<p>Chick-fil-A Team Leader (Heart of House)</p> <p>Now Hiring Kitchen Team Leaders - Lead with Excellence</p> <p>Do you take pride in running a strong kitchen, leading teams with clarity, and maintaining the highest standards for food quality and safety? Are you confident leading in a fast-paced environment while supporting and developing others?</p> <p>Join Chick-fil-A Smithfield as a Heart of House Team Leader and play a vital role in leading kitchen operations, supporting team members, and ensuring every meal meets Chick-fil-A's standards of excellence. This is a hands-on leadership position for individuals who lead by example and thrive in operational excellence.</p> <p>Position Details</p> <ul> <li>Full-time opportunities available </li><li>Flexible scheduling for day and/or night shifts </li><li>Available shifts: </li></ul> <p>Opening: 5:30 AM - 3:00 PM</p> <p>Closing: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM</p> <p>Availability Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Must be able to open or close at least 4 shifts per week </li><li>Must have Saturday evening availability (Team Leaders rotate Saturday night shifts) </li></ul> <p>What You'll Do</p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee daily kitchen operations during assigned shifts </li><li>Set the tone for food quality, safety, speed, and teamwork </li><li>Work kitchen stations as needed to support throughput and execution </li><li>Coach, support, and motivate Heart of House Team Members </li><li>Assist with training new hires and developing current team members </li><li>Monitor performance and address behavioral or performance issues professionally </li><li>Ensure strict compliance with food safety, sanitation, and quality standards </li><li>Manage inventory needs and communicate supply concerns to leadership </li><li>Maintain a clean, organized, and inspection-ready kitchen </li><li>Open and/or close the restaurant; serve as key holder when scheduled </li><li>Communicate effectively with other leaders to align staffing and operations </li><li>Respond promptly and respectfully to guest needs when escalated </li></ul> <p>What We're Looking For</p> <ul> <li>Must be 18 years or older </li><li>Minimum 1 year of leadership experience (kitchen leadership preferred, but not mandatory) </li><li>Strong communication and people-development skills </li><li>Ability to lead calmly and professionally under pressure </li><li>Strong sense of ownership and accountability </li><li>Reliable transportation </li><li>Ability to work in a fast-paced environment </li><li>Commitment to food safety, quality, and operational excellence </li><li>Comfortable giving direction while remaining supportive and respectful </li></ul> <p>Why You'll Love Working Here</p> <ul> <li>A positive, purpose-driven, people-first culture </li><li>Closed on Sundays-always </li><li>Competitive pay </li><li>Opportunity for monthly bonuses </li><li>Flexible scheduling and paid time off (for eligible team members) </li><li>Ongoing leadership training and development </li><li>Clear pathways for advancement and long-term growth </li><li>Scholarship opportunities ranging from $1,000-$25,000 </li><li>Employee meal discount while working </li><li>401(k) contributions and PTO for eligible team members </li></ul> <p>Incredible Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Free College Tuition </li></ul> <p>Accredited virtual 2-year, 4-year, and MBA degree programs through our partnership with Point University</p> <ul> <li>100% Free Virtual Healthcare </li></ul> <p>For team members and their household</p> <p>Location: Smithfield, NC 1300 N. Brightleaf Blvd.</p> <p>Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a job-it's an opportunity to grow as a leader in a supportive, locally owned, people-focused environment. Our Operator invests in the development of team members and the strength of our community.</p> <p>Apply today and take the next step in your kitchen leadership journey with Chick-fil-A.</p> <p>Work schedule</p> <ul> <li>8 hour shift </li><li>Weekend availability </li><li>Holidays </li><li>Day shift </li><li>Night shift </li><li>Overtime </li></ul> <p>Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Flexible schedule </li><li>Paid time off </li><li>Health insurance </li><li>Dental insurance </li><li>Vision insurance </li><li>Life insurance </li><li>401(k) </li><li>Referral program </li><li>Employee discount </li><li>Paid training </li></ul> <p>Chick-fil-A - Smithfield-Selma</p> <p>201 S Trail, Selma, NC, 27576</p>