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Evening Kitchen Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A | Perry
Perry, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2025

Kitchen Evening Shift Leader


At Chick-fil-A Sam Nunn Blvd (Perry, GA), being a Kitchen Shift Leader is more than just a role—it’s an opportunity to grow, both personally and professionally. We offer a supportive, team-oriented environment where you’ll work closely with a dedicated local Owner/Operator committed to your development. If you’re driven, coachable, and enthusiastic about leadership, Chick-fil-A Perry is the perfect place for you.


Role Overview


The Kitchen Shift Leader ensures the kitchen operates at peak efficiency during evening and closing shifts. This role involves leading the kitchen team to produce high-quality food that meets Chick-fil-A's standards, managing food safety, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace. You'll guide Team Members to perform their responsibilities with increasing proficiency while fostering a positive, collaborative environment.


As a living embodiment of our core values—Empathy, Excellence, Energy, and Industriousness—you’ll lead by example and contribute to creating Remarkable Experiences for our guests and team.


Growth Opportunities Beyond Shift Leader


The Kitchen Shift Leader role is a stepping stone to higher leadership opportunities. Exceptional performance can lead to advancement into positions like Restaurant Director or other key management roles. We are committed to helping you grow and succeed as you develop into a top-tier leader.


Key Responsibilities


Operational Excellence

  • Lead the kitchen team to deliver fast, fresh, and accurate food throughout the evening and closing shifts.
  • Create and execute effective shift setup plans to ensure smooth operations.
  • Manage food safety and quality compliance during all aspects of the shift.
  • Ensure the kitchen remains fully operational until closing, with minimal pre-closing activities.
  • Oversee all closing procedures, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for the next day.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve operational challenges, including bottlenecks and task adjustments.


Leadership & Team Development

  • Train and coach kitchen team members on processes, food safety, and proper execution of tasks.
  • Conduct pre-shift huddles to align team efforts and communicate goals.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative team culture by treating everyone with honor, dignity, and respect.


Guest Experience

  • Maintain a strong focus on producing high-quality food quickly to meet guest expectations.
  • Ensure food safety standards are strictly adhered to, creating a safe dining experience.
  • Address any guest food concerns effectively and empathetically using the HEARD method.


Cleaning & Maintenance

  • Oversee proper cleaning and sanitization of kitchen equipment, tools, and surfaces.
  • Ensure all closing checklists are completed, leaving the kitchen clean and organized for the next day.


Preferred Qualifications & Characteristics

  • Alignment with Chick-fil-A Perry’s core values: Empathy, Excellence, Energy, Industriousness
  • Previous leadership experience in food service or hospitality preferred.
  • Strong understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, and health guidelines.
  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a team effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving, time management, and interpersonal skills.


Availability Requirements

  • A minimum of 32 hours per week, including evening and closing shifts.
  • Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.


Benefits

  • Free meals during shifts.
  • Free uniforms.
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (eligibility applies).
  • Employer Assistance Program for team support.


Join Our Team!


If you’re ready to take the next step in your leadership journey, Chick-fil-A Perry offers an unparalleled opportunity to learn, grow, and make a difference. Become part of a team that values excellence and cares for every guest and team member.


Apply today and lead the kitchen team that turns minutes into moments of exceptional service!


REQUIREMENTS

  • Leadership Experience; leading teams of 5 team members.
  • Must be available Fridays & Saturdays but may request time off in advance.


Chick-fil-A, Inc., Founder S. Truett Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House®). Through the years, that restaurant prospered and led Cathy to further the success of his business. In 1967, Cathy founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Greenbriar Shopping Center. Today, Chick-fil-A has the highest same-store sales and is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States based on annual system-wide sales. Today, Chick-fil-A is America's #1 fast food restaurant.

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