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Kitchen Shift Leader

Chick-fil-A
Colonial Heights, VA Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 8/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/3/2026

**Salary Range: $17-20 per hour benefits***


**Must meet all Minimum Requirements to apply**


Be a part of a team that MATTERS. Build a future that MATTERS. Your Leadership Starts Here.

  • CHARACTER – demonstrates a commitment to personally operating with integrity, treating others with honor, dignity & respect and
  • CHEMISTRY – align with the vision and CORE values of the Operator and organization
  • COMPETENCY - display a working knowledge of Chick-fil-A brand standards
  • INNOVATION & STRATEGIC THINKING – demonstrates the ability to innovate new ideas, and think strategically about growth at Chick-fil-A Colonial Heights
  • RESULTS ORIENTED – proven ability to drive and reach goals and results
  • COMMUNICATION - actively demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, share ideas, provide feedback and take a positive approach to all situations.·


Responsibilities:

  • Prioritize guest service (serving, bagging, prepping, cooking etc. in a timely manner)
  • Maintain cleanliness of your work area (kitchen, hospitality or drive-thru)
  • Maintain labor and productivity goals
  • Stock proactively throughout the shift and assist team as necessary
  • Effectively manage and lead a team of people serving our guests while maintaining our operating standards to provide the best hospitality and guest experience.
  • Assisting with catering and/or making deliveries
  • Coaching, teaching and training team members on policies and procedures and creating a positive work environment for everyone.
  • Maintain food safety and cleanliness standards
  • Open and/or close the restaurant leading the shift as a key holder
  • Demonstrate a passion for the business and managing the overall operations

Role Requirements:


**Minimum Requirements (must meet all to apply)

  • Must be at least 18 years old
  • Must have a High School diploma or equivalent, Associates Degree preferred
  • You must be hard-working, team-oriented, friendly, honest and have great customer service skills
  • Reliable transportation with a current driver's license is required
  • Be authorized to work in the United States
  • Be available to work any time including Saturdays- time off can be given for special requests
  • Have at least one-year previous restaurant management or leadership experience is preferred
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

Coaching Behaviors:

  • Sense of Urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service
  • Attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed
  • Execution of systems that ensure a refreshingly clean environment
  • Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety
  • Vigilant attention to the organization and appearance of the kitchen


Behavior Characteristics:

  • Work a maximum of up to forty hours overtime (if needed) per week in the restaurant
  • Allocate at least two hours per week to planning
  • Focus on systematically and effectively communicating store goals and important info to Team Members
  • Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation
  • Effectively coach and give direction,
  • Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff
  • Be able to connect with a multicultural team
  • Enthusiastically and passionately lead the team


Additional Responsibilities:

  • Inventory management
  • End-of-Month counts and input
  • Maintaining accurate transfer logs
  • Effective & efficient ordering
  • Maintaining a LEAN production environment
  • Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all kitchen Team Members
  • Troubleshooting and repairing equipment and facilities
  • Ensure all necessary preventative maintenance and cleaning on set schedule

Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability
  • Monday to Friday
  • 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay
  • Other

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Other

Salary : $17 - $20

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