Chick-fil-A Kitchen Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Chick-fil-A Barnes Crossing Mall

• Taylor Locke is our operator in Chick-fil-A at the Barnes Crossing Mall in Tupelo, MS! He brings with him many years of experience in Chick-fil-A alongside a strong passion for developing people. He is passionate about making a positive impact in the Tupelo community!
  
• This operator has a desire to lead with care, motivate his team and leaders to grow, and to pursue whatever dreams they may have.
  
• This will be an opportunity to join the team and grow in leadership.
  
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
  
• Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
  
• Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
  
• Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024
  

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance contributions
  
• Gym Membership
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
  
• Never work on Sundays
  
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
  
• Overtime Available
  
• Uniforms provided
  
• Discounts on food
  

Opportunity

Launch your career in leadership with one of the most successful businesses in the country! We're hiring a driven, hands-on leader to join our team at Chick-fil-A Barnes Crossing Mall in Tupelo, MS . This “hands-on” management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly-esteemed restaurant chain in the nation while providing a clear roadmap for your professional growth and development. This will be an opportunity to step into leadership for day-to-day operations. Honing a growth path in the Front of House or Back of House based on skills, experience, and professional goals, with an opportunity for rapid growth path to Director. Looking for someone passionate about making an impact, growing the team, and forward-thinking partner ensuring the overall effort of the front of house team, shift leaders, and team members to achieve the business's goals.

Your Impact

• Delivering operational excellence, working through all areas to ensure a remarkable guest experience
  
• Building high performance teams, identifying and coaching leaders
  
• Manage a team of 30+, creating an inspiring vision, coaching and holding people accountable to high standards, and responsible for scheduling
  
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety
  

Background Profile

• 2+ years of leadership experience
  
• Monday - Saturday open availability (required)
  
• Bachelor's Degree or leadership experience equivalent
  
• Kitchen Leadership Experience
  
• Passion for service and care, and commitment to restaurant core values
  

Apply now This is more than a job, it’s a career-launching opportunity. If you're ready to grow, be mentored, and make an impact, apply today.