Kitchen (Heart of House) Team Leader
Chick-fil-A
Kitchen (Heart of House) Team Leader
Now Hiring Kitchen Team Leaders Lead with Excellence
Do you take pride in running a strong kitchen, leading teams with clarity, and maintaining the highest standards for food quality and safety? Are you confident leading in a fast-paced environment while supporting and developing others?
Join Chick-fil-A Smithfield-Selma as a Heart of House Team Leader and play a vital role in leading kitchen operations, supporting team members, and ensuring every meal meets Chick-fil-A's standards of excellence. This is a hands-on leadership position for individuals who lead by example and thrive in operational excellence.
What You'll Do
- Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts
- Set the tone for food quality, safety, speed, and teamwork
- Work kitchen stations as needed to support throughput and execution
- Coach, support, and motivate Heart of House Team Members
- Assist with training new hires and developing current team members
- Monitor performance and address behavioral or performance issues professionally
- Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards
- Manage inventory needs and communicate supply concerns to leadership
- Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen
- Open and/or close the restaurant; serve as key holder when scheduled
- Communicate effectively with other leaders to align staffing and operations
- Respond promptly and respectfully to guest needs when escalated
What We're Looking For
- Must be 18 years or older
- Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (kitchen leadership preferred, but not mandatory)
- Strong communication and people-development skills
- Ability to lead calmly and professionally under pressure
- Strong sense of ownership and accountability
- Reliable transportation
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence
- Comfortable giving direction while remaining supportive and respectful
Why You'll Love Working Here
- A positive, purpose-driven, people-first culture
- Closed on Sundays always
- Competitive pay
- Opportunity for monthly bonuses
- Flexible scheduling and paid time off (for eligible team members)
- Ongoing leadership training and development
- Clear pathways for advancement and long-term growth
- Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000$25,000
- Employee meal discount while working
- 401(k) contributions and PTO for eligible team members
Incredible Benefits
- Free College Tuition
- Accredited virtual 2-year, 4-year, and MBA degree programs through our partnership with Point University
- 100% Free Virtual Healthcare for team members and their household
Location: 201 S Endurance Way Selma, NC
Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a jobit's an opportunity to grow as a leader in a supportive, locally owned, people-focused environment. Our Operator invests in the development of team members and the strength of our community.
Apply today and take the next step in your kitchen leadership journey with Chick-fil-A.
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