Kitchen Leader - No Experience Required

As a Kitchen Leader you are responsible for ensuring our Back of House serves safe, delicious food in a timely manner. Our vision at Chick-fil-A Valparaiso is to create remarkable experiences for every guest, our community and each other. We are looking for talented leadership in our kitchen who can help implement this vision! Position Type: * Part-time or Full-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 * PTO (full-time) * 401K * Employee Meals * Health Insurance (full-time) Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership * Coach and influence for improved work performance * Coach the team on following correct procedures and meeting service expectations * See the entirety of the operation and encourages a one team mentality amongst all team members Food Safety * Adhere to all food safety standards * Coach all team members on food safety standards and any new food safety processes or procedures Speed Of Service * Track speed of service regularly and motivates the team to achieve speed of service goals * Exemplify hustle to other leaders and team members Accuracy * Track order accuracy * Values giving guests a remarkable experience through accurate orders. Qualifications and Requirements: Requirements: * Successfully maintain a great working relationship with all other leaders * Be a part of cultivating a culture of honor, dignity, and respect * Ability to open and/or close the restaurant * Live out our Core Values every day * Be professional. Do not gossip. * Talk up to your supervisor about issues and not down shift leads, team members, ect. * All communications with other team members must be professional when about work or when talking about others who work at CFA Valpo * Leadership Philosophy of being the guide not the hero * Reliable transportation * Ability to work in a fast-paced environment * Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members and Guests: Create and Maintain Eye Contact, Smile, Speak Enthusiastically! * Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues * Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility * If sick: As a business professional you are responsible for making the determination if you can work. Let all direct reports know who they can contact with questions. Coordinate with your direct supervisor. Find coverage/assign another shift leader. 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. Here at Chick-fil-A at Valparaiso, our goal is to be the best place to eat and work in Valparaiso. Team members gain life experience that goes far beyond just serving a great product in a positive and encouraging environment. Team members are able to develop their skills, talents, and most importantly, become better people. Chick-fil-A is a great opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds, and no experience is necessary.

Created: 2026-04-02