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Team Leader

Chick-fil-A
Tupelo, MS Full Time | Part Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

A Team Leader consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture, and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative, and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Team Leaders support senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Team Leader’s two main focus areas are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Team Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow. 


Our Benefits Include:

  • $14.00 - $17.25 per hour
  • A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
  • Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
  • Learning firsthand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
  • Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
  • Scholarship opportunities
  • Competitive pay
  • Free Chick-fil-A!

Position Type:

  • Full-time and Part-time

Team Leader Responsibilities:

  • Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, fast-paced Restaurant
  • Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
  • Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
  • Be a friendly, encouraging team player
  • Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
  • Count drawers and finalize the day
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Qualifications and Requirements:

  • Smile
  • Create and Maintain Eye Contact
  • Speak Enthusiastically
  • Make Emotional Connections with Guests
  • Reliable transportation
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
  • Strong commitment to superior customer service
  • Ability to manage Team Members' behavioral and performance issues
  • Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
  • Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, or restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.

Work schedule

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

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Other

Salary : $14 - $17

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