Team Leader

Chick-fil-A Colonial Plaza 2448 E Colonial Plaza Are you ready to take the next step in leadership? At Chick-fil-A Colonial Plaza, we believe great leadership starts with serving others, leading by example, and creating an environment where both our Team Members and guests can thrive. We are looking for motivated, dependable, and growth-minded individuals to join our leadership team as Team Leaders! Position Overview Team Leaders play an essential role in our restaurant's daily success. Working alongside their team, they help execute the operational plan established by Managers and Directors while ensuring our standards for food safety, quality, speed, and hospitality are consistently met. Team Leaders are expected to lead with urgency, professionalism, accountability, and a servant's heart while helping develop the people around them.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead by Example: Demonstrate a strong work ethic, professionalism, reliability, and a positive attitude.
• Coach & Develop: Train, encourage, and provide constructive feedback to Team Members to help them grow and succeed.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Help maintain Chick-fil-A standards for food safety, speed of service, accuracy, cleanliness, and quality.
• Create Remarkable Experiences: Support our Winning Hearts Every Day strategy through genuine hospitality and exceptional food quality.
• Promote Accountability: Reinforce restaurant standards, policies, and expectations while supporting a positive team culture.
• Support Daily Operations: Work closely with Managers, Directors, and fellow Team Leaders to execute daily priorities and overcome challenges.
• Practice Financial Stewardship: Promote responsible product handling, proper portioning, waste reduction, and cost awareness.

What We're Looking For

• A strong work ethic and a commitment to excellence.
• Dependability, punctuality, and consistent attendance.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• The ability to coach, encourage, and hold others accountable.
• A positive attitude and willingness to receive feedback.
• The ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in a fast-paced environment.
• A passion for serving others and developing as a leader.
• A commitment to Chick-fil-A's values, standards, and culture.

Position-Specific Focus Front of House Team Leaders Focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences, supporting speed and accuracy of service, maintaining a welcoming environment, and coaching Team Members in hospitality and service excellence. Back of House Team Leaders Focus on delivering consistent food quality, maintaining food safety and kitchen standards, supporting efficient production, and coaching Team Members in operational execution.

Compensation

Part Time: $16 an hour Full Time: $17 an hour Why Become a Team Leader? Becoming a Team Leader is an opportunity to grow beyond your current responsibilities, strengthen your leadership skills, make a meaningful impact on others, and take the next step in your professional development. Leadership is not just about a title. It's about the example you set, the people you develop, and the difference you make every day. Ready to lead? Apply today! Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,300 restaurants in 47 states and Washington, D.C.