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Restaurant Leader

Chick-fil-A
Norfolk, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/17/2026

We are looking for someone who can motivate, lead and train others as well as model and coach excellence to achieve positive results. This is a “hands-on” leadership opportunity designed to give you a career in the most highly esteemed restaurant chain in the nation. Leadership is more than a title- it’s an opportunity to serve, develop others and help shape a thriving, high-performance Team. This is a fast-paced development track designed for high-potential individuals looking to grow with one-on-one mentorship, comprehensive training and increasing responsibility as you progress through the program with a clear roadmap for your professional growth. This is a leadership

track with real development, real support and real advancement.


Benefits:

  • Earn up to $50,000 per year
  •  Paid vacation and sick time
  • Insurance benefits
  • Paid meals
  • 50% off discount
  • Uniform stipend
  • Tuition reimbursement through Operator initiated program
  • Scholarship opportunities through Chick-fil-A’s Remarkable Futures Scholarships

Restaurant’s Top Priorities:

  • Serve great food. Show real care. Have fun doing it.
  • Be the most caring company in Norfolk
  • Be the most caring Chick-fil-A in the Tidewater area
  • Cultivate an environment where individuals are positively influenced to do their best
  • Maintain a work environment that ensures and promotes food safety, cleanliness and customer satisfaction
  • Champion retention and culture through intentional leadership
  • Foster and grow restaurant Leaders who will serve the restaurant effectively
  • Demonstrate our core values, embrace the
  • Chick-fil-A culture and have a servant’s heart

Core Characteristics:

  • Have the drive to get results
  • Genuinely care for people
  • Be a friendly, encouraging team player
  • Lead by example and set the tone that others will follow
  • Have a servant’s heart
  • Detailed-oriented
  • Is a difference-maker
  • Energetic- is ready to step into leadership
  • Takes initiative
  • Quick learner
  • Thrives on feedback
  • High emotional intelligence
  • Promote positive change
  • Driven people-first Leaders
  • Takes ownership
  • Enjoys growth

Requirements:

  • Be over 18 years old
  • Have flexible availability- able to work at least 8 hours shifts (up to 45 hours per week minimum) and be able to open or close the restaurant, per scheduling. Must be able to work Fridays and Saturdays.
  • Proven and previous leadership experience required
  • Must be reliable and on time
  • Present yourself professionally to include appearance, a respectful behavior and integrity
  • Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with a sense of urgency
  • Be able to effectively communicate to your Team, other Leaders, Directors and Operator.
  • Demonstrate the ability to train others
  • Maintain a positive working relationship and treat all employees of the restaurant with respect
  • Work in a Team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
  • Demonstrate the ability to work in all positions and lead from a position, if needed
  • Respectfully provide feedback and direction
  • Calm under pressure and confident in decision-making
  • Has a teachable persona

Responsibilities (expectations, but not limited to):

  • Support Senior Leadership in operation execution including daily set-up, catering and facility coordination
  • Oversee cash handling
  • Answer phone
  • Lead Team with best practices and adhere to all restaurant policies themselves
  • Communicate Team Member performance to Directors for appropriate handling
  • Address and solve guest issues
  • Ensure that products and guest experience are consistent with our brand, culture and standard of excellence
  • Assist in training of new hires
  • Oversee cleanliness through daily walkthroughs in a high expectation environment
  • Set and manage goals with Team Members and Leaders
  • Build a culture others want to follow
  • Reinforce expectations and drive accountability
  • Assist in evaluations

What You’ll Learn (to include, but not limited to):

  • Chick-fil-A and Restaurant culture standards
  • Operational systems for front of house and back of house
  • Labor management
  • Food safety
  • Inventory
  • Shift control
  • Leadership communication
  • Team motivation and conflict resolution
  • Business metrics like food/labor cost and guest satisfaction scores
  • Training tactics
  • How to identify and solve operational bottlenecks

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Salary : $50,000

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