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Kitchen Shift Leader

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Do you bring positive energy to every shift and love finding creative solutions to unexpected challenges? If you are someone who takes initiative and is looking for a place to grow your career, we want you on our team!


We are seeking a Kitchen Shift Leader to oversee our culinary operations, motivate the line crew, and ensure every meal leaving our kitchen meets our high standards.


What You’ll Do

  • Lead with Positivity: Set the tone for each shift by maintaining an upbeat, encouraging, and collaborative kitchen culture.
  • Own the Shift: Supervise kitchen operations, manage line positions, and ensure efficient speed of service and quality.
  • Problem Solve on the Fly: Handle unexpected rushes, restaurant challenges, or equipment issues calmly and effectively.
  • Take Initiative: Look beyond the daily checklist to improve kitchen organization, safety, and efficiency without needing to be asked.
  • Maintain Quality & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to food safety, sanitation, and portion control guidelines during the shift.

Who You Are

  • A Growth-Minded Professional: You aren't just looking for a job; you want a pathway to management and a place to develop your skills.
  • An Action-Oriented Leader: You lead by example, jump in on the line when needed, and inspire your team to do their best work.
  • An Expert Troubleshooter: You see a bottleneck or a problem as an opportunity to find a quick, smart solution.
  • Experienced: You have at least 1–2 years of kitchen experience, with previous leadership or shift management experience preferred.

What We Offer

  • Competitive hourly pay + shift differentials
  • Clear pathways for professional growth and upward mobility
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Paid training and leadership development
  • A supportive, team-first work environment


Benefits

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

Chick-fil-A - Forest Drive

5440 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29206, USA
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This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator’s restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.