At Chick-fil-A, the Team Leader: Back of House role is a key leadership position responsible for guiding Team Members, executing operational excellence, and supporting the culture of care and accountability within the restaurant. The Back of House Team Leader specifically leads kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, quality, cleanliness, and efficiency while developing people and supporting a high-performing team.
This role serves as a bridge between Team Members and Leadership, helping ensure that standards, expectations, and values are consistently modeled and upheld throughout every shift.
Position Type:
- Full-Time or Part-Time
Our Benefits Include:
- A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
- Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
- Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
- Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
- Scholarship opportunities
- Competitive pay
Our Culture & Purpose
Chick-fil-A is more than a restaurant—it is a place where people are developed, leaders are grown, and communities are served. Our Back of House Team Leaders play a critical role in creating a kitchen environment that is safe, respectful, efficient, and team-oriented. This position requires someone who cares deeply about people, takes pride in operational excellence, and understands the impact a strong kitchen has on the overall guest experience and the community we serve.
Team Leader Responsibilities
- Lead Back of House operations during assigned shifts to ensure smooth, efficient kitchen execution
- Set the tone in the kitchen by modeling professionalism, urgency, teamwork, and Chick-fil-A standards
- Support food safety, food quality, and cleanliness expectations at all times
- Coach and support Team Members in real time, providing direction, feedback, and encouragement
- Hold Team Members accountable to procedures, recipes, and operational standards
- Assist in training and developing Team Members across all kitchen stations
- Ensure proper staffing, station readiness, and task execution throughout the shift
- Communicate effectively with Restaurant Leadership regarding performance, staffing needs, food safety concerns, inventory, and equipment issues
- Complete and oversee opening, transition, and closing responsibilities
- Create a positive, respectful, and productive work environment
- Serve as a role model for reliability, consistency, and leadership
Back of House Operational Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, assemble, and present food safely, quickly, and accurately according to Chick-fil-A standards
- Maintain working knowledge of all Back of House stations, including breading, boards, fries, prep, and assembling
- Ensure food safety procedures are followed consistently
- Maintain a clean, organized, and well-stocked kitchen
- Monitor food quality, speed, and accuracy during peak periods
- Report maintenance, safety, or equipment concerns promptly
- Stay current with new products, procedures, and operational updates
- Complete required training and certifications as assigned
Qualifications & Expectations
- Consistent, reliable, and punctual
- Positive attitude with a servant-leadership mindset
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Ability to coach, correct, and encourage Team Members effectively
- Detail-oriented and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable leading peers and supporting team accountability
- Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends as needed
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 51 lbs
Why This Role Matters
The Back of House Team Leader plays a vital role in delivering operational excellence and supporting the overall success of the restaurant. By leading people well and executing systems consistently, this role helps ensure every guest receives high-quality food and every Team Member experiences a supportive, growth-focused environment.
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.