Shift Leader

Description

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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