Shift Manager

Chick-fil-A; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Closed Sundays

Scholarships

Free meals per shift

Healthcare eligibility

Competitive pay

Growth opportunities

Learning from leaders

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Fort Worth is seeking a Shift Manager who embodies our core values and servant leadership. The role supports senior leadership in daily operations and coaches team members to uphold our service standards.

This position requires high energy in a fast-paced environment, excellent communication, and a commitment to guest satisfaction. We offer a fun, growth-oriented culture with flexible scheduling and opportunities to develop as a leader.

Qualifications

• 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, or restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to guest 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

Job description

A Shift Manager 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 Managers 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 Manager’s two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Team 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
• Free meals per shift
• Healthcare (if criteria is met)

Shift Manager 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:

• 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.
It is our shared vision to be the most caring brand! We do this by being a business of excellence that wows it's guests and provides a rewarding work environment for our Team Members. We believe that we are more than just a fast food restaurant, we are a people business with a passion for building genuine relationships and providing above and beyond experiences for our guests! So come be a part of the Chick-fil-A family and do work that matters!