Shift Leader

Are you a highly skilled leader looking for a dynamic work environment where you can inspire a team and provide exceptional customer service?!

Join Chick-fil-A as a Shift Leader and help us spread CARE to our community!

Shift Leaders are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining high-quality standards, emphasizing adherence to food safety, and fostering a positive work environment among team members. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in the food service industry, strong leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate team members to provide excellent customer service and achieve operational goals.
• Shift Management: Oversee all aspects of restaurant operations during assigned shifts, including opening and closing procedures, staffing, and ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures.
• Customer Service: Ensure guests receive prompt, friendly, and personalized service; address any guest concerns or complaints promptly and professionally.
• Quality Control: Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety throughout the restaurant and address any issues promptly.
• Food Safety Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant food safety and sanitation regulations, including proper food handling, storage, and preparation procedures.
• Cash Handling: Manage cash transactions, including POS system operations, cash reconciliation, and deposit preparation; ensure accuracy and security of all financial transactions.
• Problem-Solving: Handle any operational issues or emergencies that arise during shifts, including equipment malfunctions, staffing shortages, or customer incidents; take appropriate action to resolve problems quickly and effectively.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and sanitation regulations

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members.
• Excellent customer service skills, with a focus on creating positive guest experiences.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, multitask, and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation guidelines; ServSafe certification is preferred.
• Proficiency with POS systems and basic computer skills.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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.

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 / hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Employee discount

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Overtime
• Night shift

Education: High school degree

Work location: On-site

Chick-fil-A Alico Road. 16961 Three Oaks Mkt Pl, Fort Myers, FL, 33912