Shift Leader in Leeds

Job 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 Date: Must be ready to start 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.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

08-09-2025

Profession type

Bar Staff / Waiters and Waitresses

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English