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Shift Leader - Chick-fil-A
Pay: £13.50 - £14.50 per hour (DOE) + benefits
Location: Leeds City Centre (commutable)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Start: Late September / early October
Why join us
- Be part of a ground-breaking new restaurant concept
- Help shape and lead a brand-new team with significant growth ahead
- Work directly with the Owner/Operator and leadership team to shape the vision and day-to-day operation
- Closed on Sundays
- Competitive package, including free lunch when on shift
About the role
We are opening the first Owner/Operator-led Chick-fil-A restaurant in the heart of Leeds later this year and seeking a passionate, experienced Shift Leader to help make us a local favourite from day one. You’ll set standards, lead from the front, and build a great culture in a fast-paced, fun, high-ambition environment.
You must be available for weekdays and weekends across mornings, afternoons and evenings.
Responsibilities include:
- Open and/or close the restaurant in line with company procedures
- Lead day-to-day operations across front and back of house
- Plan and run shifts; act as Manager on Duty when required
- Support stock checks, deliveries and production planning
- Supervise, motivate and support Team Members during service
- Support training and inspire a high-performing team
- Ensure the restaurant is clean, welcoming and guest-ready
- Optimise labour deployment
- Deliver fast, friendly, accurate service and coach others to do the same
- Champion health & safety, food hygiene and compliance
- Support the P&L, driving sales while managing cost; hit metrics (sales, traffic, CSAT)
- Collaborate with colleagues and the owner on launch and beyond; embrace feedback and growth
About you
- A people-first leader who motivates, organises and sets culture
- Proven leadership in fast food/restaurant/hospitality
- Track record of driving sales and KPIs
- Hands-on operator and calm under pressure
- Flexible, proactive and willing to go the extra mile
- New-opening experience is a plus
- Ready to have fun along the way
Interested in this Shift Leader role? Please apply with your latest CV.
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