Production (Kitchen) Team Leader (Open to afternoon)

Chick-fil-A Lower Broadway DTO is Hiring: Immediate Opening for a Highly Skilled Production (Kitchen) Team Leader

Are you looking for a fun, loving, and dynamic workplace where you can grow your leadership skills? Do you thrive in a positive, people-focused environment where teamwork and service excellence are valued? If so, this exciting opportunity at Chick-fil-A is perfect for you!

Join Chick-fil-A, a brand known for its delicious food and enthusiastic culture, as a Production Team Leader. This role offers you the chance to lead a motivated team, develop your coaching skills, and work in a supportive atmosphere with flexible scheduling and great benefits. Become part of a company that invests in your professional growth and values your contribution every day.

Why You Should Apply

• Work in a fun environment that encourages positive influence and teamwork
• Enjoy flexible scheduling with Sundays off
• Learn directly from experienced Operators and Restaurant Leaders
• Access intentional growth and development opportunities to reach your career goals
• Benefit from scholarship opportunities and competitive pay
• Receive comprehensive benefits including paid time off, health, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401k

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in daily high-volume, fast-paced restaurant operations
• Provide immediate and respectful responses to guest needs
• Train new hires, set the tone for shifts, and act as a positive role model
• Open and close the restaurant, lead shifts, and handle key holder responsibilities
• Count drawers and finalize daily operations accurately
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication
• Ensure team adherence to dress code, break/lunch policies, and operational standards
• Lead daily cleanliness checks, safety protocols, and food safety standards
• Manage kitchen production during key meal transitions with hospitality and efficiency
• Audit product quality, recipe accuracy, and inventory management
• Support and engage in team member training and development

Qualifications and Requirements

• Friendly smile and enthusiastic communication style
• Ability to create emotional connections with guests and team members
• Reliable transportation and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills with a passion for serving and developing others
• Commitment to superior customer service and team accountability
• Experience in leadership roles preferred but not required
• Ability to manage team behavior and performance effectively
• Team-oriented mindset with shared ownership and responsibility
• ServSafe Certification (or willingness to obtain)

Work Schedule and Environment

• Full-time position with 8-hour shifts
• Availability for day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts
• On-site work at a welcoming Chick-fil-A restaurant

Location: Newark

Ready to lead a passionate team and make a positive impact every day? Apply now to join Chick-fil-A as a highly motivated Production (Kitchen) Team Leader and start your rewarding career with us!

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.