Chick-fil-a Kitchen Team Lead

**Objective**: Chick-fil-A Tanger Outlets Ottawa is currently hiring multiple team leaders for the daily restaurant operations of the newest and first Chick-fil-A in Ottawa. **Restaurant Vision** To have a positive influence on everyone we come in contact with in the city of Ottawa. **Role Vision** As a Chick-fil-A Tanger Outlets Ottawa Team Lead, you will be responsible for modelling and acting in accordance with Chick-fil-A's operating standards, vision, mission, core values and culture. **Responsibilities** - Assist with recruiting, hiring and retaining talent as needed - Assist with scheduling of team members as required - Possess or be willing to develop an understanding of inventory management - Be a champion for the restaurant's food safety and quality goals - Achieve operational excellence during every shift - Possess the ability to lead by example and influence a diverse operational team of at least fifteen (15) people at a time - Possess the ability to proactively prepare for shifts, delegate and prioritize attending to issues arising during shifts - Assist with training, scheduling, orienting, monitoring, coaching and providing feedback to team members - Learn, comply with and enforce all Chick-fil-A operating and training standards - Ensure all restaurant policies are followed during shifts (e.g. attendance & punctuality policies, waste policies, meal and break policies, food safety policies etc.) - Perform additional job duties assigned by senior leadership to support business needs **Required Skills & Qualifications** - Must be legally permitted to work in Canada - Must possess a calm but authoritative demeanour - Must possess the ability to handle a highly demanding and fast-paced restaurant - Must possess the ability to provide clear and concise communication - Must possess strong personal characteristics; primarily humility, and a willingness to collaborate and learn - Must possess the ability to use and train on various technologies including iPads and POS systems - Must have 1-3 years of leadership experience and/or a Bachelor’s degree/College diploma - Must possess or pursue a food handlers’ certificate before resuming position **Working Conditions** - Must be able to bend and lift up to 50 lbs - Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time - Must be available to work Mondays - Saturdays **Benefits** - Sundays off - Health and dental insurance after a period of time - Employee meal discounts - On-the-job training - Personal and professional development opportunities - Scholarship opportunities up to $25,000 per year - Flexible Scheduling **Company Information** Chick-fil-A is in the business of serving our guests great food and remarkable service. Family-owned and privately held, our company and our local independent franchised Operators are devoted to serving the local communities in which we operate, while offering great-tasting food made with quality ingredients including our signature Chick-fil-A sandwich. Today, Chick-fil-A® restaurants serve great tasting food to millions of guests every year, in more than 3,000 restaurants in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada. Chick-fil-A opened its first Canadian restaurant in 2019. Chick-fil-A was officially founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. He made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest and worship if they choose — a practice we uphold today. **Chick-fil-A Tanger Outlets Ottawa Employee Value Proposition Statement** As the food service employer of choice in Kanata, Chick-fil-A Tanger Outlets Ottawa seeks to build a high performing team by creating an environment of growth and enjoyment for its team members, and eventually raise quality leaders without cookie cutting them. **Chick-fil-A Tanger Outlets Ottawa Core Values** Ownership Integrity Foundational Excellence Pay: Up to $20.00 per hour