Shift Leader in Training

Chick-fil-A; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Flexible scheduling

Scholarship opportunities

Competitive pay

401k Matching

Free Employee Meals

Paid Leave

Job summary

Chick-fil-A is seeking a Shift Leader in Training in Illinois. You will support senior leadership in daily operations, coach team members, and uphold our standards of service. This role emphasizes serving others, initiative, urgency, and leading by example on high‑volume shifts.

Qualities include strong character, reliability, and a passion for people. Benefits include flexible scheduling, paid leave, 401k matching, and opportunities for scholarship and growth within a supportive Operator

Qualifications

• Ability to open or close 3+ days per week
• Available to work on average 28+ hours per week
• Must maintain a friendly demeanor and provide a positive guest experience
• Strong communication with team and guests
• Demonstrated reliability and integrity in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• participate in day-to-day operations in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
• provide immediate and respectful responses to guests' needs
• assist in training new hires and set the tone for shifts
• be a friendly, encouraging team player
• open and/or close, lead shifts, act as key holder
• count drawers and finalize day
• communicate effectively in writing and speech

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong people skills

Guest service focused

Team player

Smile

Eye contact

Enthusiastic speaking

Reliable transportation

Job description

Shift Leader in Training is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Shift Leaders in Training are responsible for supporting senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Shift Leader in Training’s two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Shift Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow.

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first‑hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay
• 401k Matching
• Free Employee Meals
• Paid Leave

Shift Leader Responsibilities:

• Participating operationally in day‑to‑day activities in high‑volume, fast‑paced Restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Count drawers and finalize day
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Ability to close or open 3 or more days in a week
• Available to work on average 28+ hours per week
• Smile
• Create and Maintain Eye Contact
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Make Emotional Connections with Guests
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.

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.