Leadership

If you are interested in a development program to help build your resume towards business ownership, becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, or expanding your overall business experience, we have the program for you! Chick-fil-A Ooltewah is looking for Leadership Development Candidates who are seeking to refine their leadership and business skills through hands-on training, one-on-one teaching, and professional resource exposure.

Position Type:
Full-time with Open Availability (opening and closing shifts)
Compensation:
$12-$14 hourly based on education and previous experience

Benefits:
Flexible Schedule
Opportunity for Career Advancement
Sundays off
Health Insurance
Free meal on every shift

Required Qualifications:
Open Availability – including Friday and Saturday
Proven ability to lead in fast-paced environments of a team
Basic computer competency
Must be able to meet the physical demands of the position which includes (but not limited to) standing for 10 hours and lifting 50lbs.
Demonstrated leadership skills through previous work experience, education, and/or personal and professional references.

Preferred Qualifications:
College degree
Previous experience in Team Based Sports
1-year Volunteer experience
Restaurant or Hospitality experience
Team Building experience
Bilingual: Spanish

Duties and Responsibilities:
Serves as a leader in the front of house
Communicates employee performance and policy/procedure violations to the Leadership Team
Works with the Leadership Team to ensure appropriate daily restaurant staffing levels
Must be an excellent coach, communicator, and team builder
Assist with business goal development and implementation
Achieve strategic, annual business results through focus and action on tactical monthly and quarterly objectives and tasks
Maintains a positive working relationship and treats all employees with respect while providing them with direction and feedback
Responsible for inventory & facilities management
All other duties as assigned

Required Skills:
Strong work ethic
Desire to grow
Sense of urgency: ability to work at a quick, yet efficient and thorough pace
Self-leader committed to personal growth
Ability to multitask
Team-oriented, adaptable, and dependable
Positive attitude
Willingness to step outside of job role to assist in other roles
Effective communicator
Customer service-oriented
Honors and encourages others to follow the visions and values of the restaurant

Work in a Chick-fil-A restaurant
A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It's a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A.

Flexible Hours
You probably have commitments to your family, friends, school or sports teams. We will try to arrange your work schedule around them.

Closed Sundays
All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays so you can have a day off to spend with family and friends.

Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator
The Operator is an independent business person, responsible for the operation of the restaurant, who invests time in his or her employees, teaching them important business skills for the future.

Competitive Pay
Along with a competitive paycheck, you will work in a nurturing environment where you will learn valuable business and people skills.

It's a Great Place to Work
At Chick-fil-A, our Operators consider their team members to be more than just employees, they are a highly valued part of each Chick-fil-A restaurant. Our high retention rate is proof that team members really enjoy working at Chick-fil-A.

No Experience Is Necessary
We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people who enjoy serving customers. We will teach you everything else you need to know.
• Physical requirements include the ability to stand for the duration of the shift and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Previous management experience a plus.
• Achieve operational objectives.
• Accomplish human resource objectives.
• Perform facility opening and closing procedures.
• Maintain the flow of satisfied guests.
• Work to create a safe, secure and healthy work environment for fellow employees.
• Work with staff to accomplish all goals.
• You will be required to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, with excellent communication skills.
• You must have the ability to take initiative and possess skills for problem solving and conflict resolution.
• You also must be efficient and detail-oriented with a strong customer focus.

Salary : $12 - $14