Restaurant Inventory & Facilities Specialist

Chick-fil-A; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Closed on Sundays

Leadership scholarships

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Friendly team

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Woodbrook Drive in Charlottesville, VA is seeking an Inventory & Facilities Specialist for part-time or full-time work. You will protect inventory, maintain equipment, and ensure the restaurant is ready to serve guests with excellence.

The role emphasizes organization, ownership, and proactive maintenance across stocking, facilities upkeep, and readiness for both front-of-house and back-of-house teams.

Qualifications

• Experience with inventory or warehouse operations is helpful but not required.
• Ability to rotate stock and perform counts.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive and organize deliveries Monday-Saturday.
• Verify incoming inventory for accuracy and quality.
• Rotate inventory using FIFO standards.
• Organize cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas.
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate shortages.
• Execute weekly & monthly inventory counts.
• Complete preventive maintenance on restaurant equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments.
• Identify maintenance concerns before they become major issues.
• Coordinate vendor service visits when needed.
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders.
• Complete weekly Facilities and equipment Audit.
• Complete deep cleaning and organization projects.
• Maintain storage rooms, loading dock, dumpster area, and back-of-house organization.
• Ensure equipment and work areas meet Chick-fil-A cleanliness and food safety standards.
• Help create an organized, safe, and efficient environment for the entire team.

Skills

Inventory management

Maintenance

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Inventory & Facilities Specialist (PT/FT)

Chick-fil-A Woodbrook Drive | Charlottesville, VA

Our Core Values

Customer First Accountability Results Integrity Neatness Growth

Our Mission

Protect the restaurant's products, equipment, and facility so our team can confidently deliver exceptional experiences to every guest, every day.

If you enjoy staying organized, solving problems, and taking ownership, we'd love to meet you

Protect Our Restaurant. Empower Our Team.

At Chick-fil-A, every great guest experience starts behind the scenes. We're looking for someone who takes pride in organization, ownership, and maintaining high standards. If you enjoy staying active, solving problems, and making a real impact every day, this may be the perfect opportunity.

This is more than a stocking position. You will help protect our inventory, maintain our equipment, and ensure our restaurant is always ready to serve our guests with excellence.

What You'll Do

Stocking & Inventory

• Receive and organize deliveries Monday-Saturday
• Verify incoming inventory for accuracy and quality
• Rotate inventory using FIFO standards
• Organize the cooler, freezer, and dry storage areas
• Maintain inventory levels and communicate shortages
• Execute weekly & monthly inventory counts

Facilities & Maintenance

• Complete preventive maintenance on restaurant equipment
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments
• Identify maintenance concerns before they become major issues
• Coordinate vendor service visits when needed
• Maintain maintenance records and work orders
• Complete weekly Facilities and equipment Audit

Restaurant Readiness

• Complete deep cleaning and organization projects
• Maintain storage rooms, loading dock, dumpster area, and back-of-house organization
• Ensure equipment and work areas meet Chick-fil-A cleanliness and food safety standards
• Help create an organized, safe, and efficient environment for the entire team

What Success Looks Like

Every day you help ensure:

• Inventory is accurate and organized
• Trucks are received efficiently
• Equipment is functioning properly
• Storage areas are clean and inspection-ready
• Waste is minimized
• Team Members always have the products and tools they need
• The restaurant is safer, cleaner, and more organized than yesterday

We're Looking For Someone Who...

• Must be 18+ years or older
• Takes ownership without being asked
• Loves organization and attention to detail
• Enjoys fixing, improving, and maintaining systems
• Works independently with minimal supervision
• Can safely lift up to 50 pounds
• Is dependable, punctual, and accountable
• Takes pride in doing quality work
• Flexible in schedule to resolve urgent Equipment and facilities issues

Previous experience in inventory, warehouse operations, maintenance, logistics, retail receiving, facilities, or building maintenance is helpful but not required. We are willing to train the right person with a great attitude and strong work ethic.

Schedule

• Part-Time (approximately 15-35 hours per week)
• Monday-Saturday
• Mornings starting at 5am and daytime hours
• occasionally Sundays
• if seeking Full Time willing to learn and support FOH OR BOH responsibilities

Compensation & Benefits

• Experience & Performance-based pay increases
• Leadership development opportunities
• Positive, team-oriented work environment
• Closed on Sundays
• Opportunity to grow into larger operations and facilities leadership roles
• College Scholarships - At Chick-fil-A, we believe everyone deserves an education. We offer Leadership Scholarships to eligible employees who qualify.
• Competitive Pay - Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.
• It’s a Friendly Place to Work - At Chick-fil-A, we consider our team to be more than just employees. We are family!

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job - it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.