Chick-fil-A Kitchen Shift Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley

• Owner/Operator Paul Rosser was selected to become a Chick-fil-A Operator at just 24 years old
  
• Paul's previous location was consistently in the top 5% of the chain in sales
  
• Paul opened Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley in late 2024 and is passionate about building a strong team and developing future leaders
  
• 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 Contribution
  
• Paid Vacation
  
• 401(k) with match
  
• Food Allowance
  
• Never work on Sundays
  
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
  
• Overtime Available
  

Opportunity

Are you a hands-on leader who enjoys developing people, building strong teams, and making a positive impact?

Chick-fil-A Hardin Valley is looking for a Kitchen Shift Lead who is passionate about leading others and ready to continue growing professionally. Working alongside our Kitchen Director, you'll help lead daily shifts, coach team members, and create an environment where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to succeed.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous leadership experience and a background working in a restaurant kitchen who wants to take the next step in their leadership journey. You don't need to have previously managed a kitchen, but you should understand the fast-paced nature of kitchen operations and genuinely enjoy leading people.

You'll have the opportunity to learn from an accomplished Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator while developing the skills and experience needed to take on greater leadership responsibilities in the future.

Your Impact

• Lead and Develop People: Help lead a team of 15–25+ kitchen employees during assigned shifts, providing coaching, encouragement, and accountability
  
• Support Kitchen Operations: Work alongside the Kitchen Director to maintain high standards for food quality, safety, speed, and operational excellence
  
• Build a Strong Team Culture: Create an environment where team members feel valued, supported, and motivated to perform at their best
  
• Lead by Example: Work alongside your team, demonstrating a strong work ethic, positive attitude, and commitment to excellence
  
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Support the Kitchen Director in improving kitchen efficiency, productivity, and overall restaurant performance
  
• Collaborate with Leadership: Partner with fellow leaders to accomplish daily goals and continue developing your own leadership capabilities
  

Background Profile

• 1+ year of previous leadership or supervisory experience (required)
  
• Previous experience working in a restaurant kitchen or back-of-house environment (required)
  
• Open availability
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
  
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values
  

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP .