Restaurant Leadership Team

The Restaurant Leadership Team plays a critical role in the organization because they ensure that the restaurant is run according to Chick-fil-A brand standards and local store policy. Restaurant Leaders will advance and grow their career based on high performance combined with demonstrated knowledge, skill and leadership ability in the Chick-fil-A restaurant environment. There is opportunity to join our leadership team based on your experience in the industry and with Chick-fil-A specifically; leadership candidates who don't have prior experience with Chick-fil-A should be willing to join as a team member and learn Chick-fil-A processes and procedures before taking on leadership responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Uphold Chick-fil-A standards, policies, and values in the restaurant on a day-to-day basis.
• Motivate and Influence team member growth by providing coaching, performance feedback, evaluations, and recommendations for development and promotions.
• Attend all internal and external leadership development classes and opportunities.
• Manager Checklists completed daily.
• Flexible availability day-to-day based on business needs.
• Teach, train and develop Leaders.
• Execute Disciplinary Action Plans.
• Coach at least 3 emerging leaders daily, with scheduled 1:1s once per month.

What We Offer:

• Flexible schedules to fit your lifestyle.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k with matching contributions for your future.
• A FREE meal with EVERY shift.
• Paid training and development opportunities to help you develop essential skills.

Work Environment:

• Work with the Owner/Operator to build and maintain a high performing team committed to excellence.
• Opportunities for overtime and weekend shifts.
• A supportive and enthusiastic team atmosphere.

Additional Benefits:

• Engaging community involvement and leadership development.
• A chance to make a real impact in our community.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of previous experience working in high-volume, fast-paced, guest-focused environment (previous Chick-fil-A experience a plus).
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university (preferred).
• Self-directed and driven leader who demonstrates respect, honesty, and integrity.
• Adapts quickly, handles ambiguity, and maintains composure in high pressure settings.
• Go-getter who continuously improves, communicates clearly, and motivates others with enthusiasm, positivity, and energy.
• Willing to adapt work schedule to meet the demands of the business.
• Has high emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Possesses a willingness and desire to serve and learn - has a growth mindset.

Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, project lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, food and beverage, general manager, hospitality management, restaurant assistant manager very helpful to your success at this job. We love previous Chick-fil-A experience!

Company Information:

Build your career or have a great part-time job working for one of the nation's most respected companies, Chick-fil-A! As the newest franchise in the Springfield area, Chick-fil-A on Sunshine and Hwy 160 is looking for friendly, smiling leaders who want to grow their careers as part of the Chick-fil-A family.

Are you looking for a dynamic work environment where teamwork and leadership thrive? Do you want to be part of a fun and caring community that values its members? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Chick-fil-A on Sunshine & Hwy 160!

We are looking for developing and experienced leaders who are trustworthy, mature, strong communicators, flexible, delegators, growth-oriented, data-driven, influential, and process-focused. At Chick-fil-A, working is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to grow in a positive, people-focused environment. Join our team and help lead a talented team to make a difference in our community.

Flexible full-time or part-time schedules are available to work around your school and life obligations.

Join us as we strive to be our community’s most caring business and you will be encouraged, developed and inspired.

Fully complete the following application. We are located at Sunshine and Hwy 160 on the West side of Springfield.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.

Work schedule

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• Holidays
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training