Chick-fil-A Shift Lead

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 18+ / hour

Posted on Jul 23, 2026
Working Title Chick-fil-A Shift Lead
Department Housing: Chick-fil-A-12426
Requisition Number S_260560
Posting Open Date 07/22/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 07/30/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
As a Chick-fil-A Shift Lead you will:
  • Serve as a member of the management team by providing leadership, direction and supervision to Team Members during their shift and ensuring a high – quality experience for guests.
  • Provide day-to-day operational leadership:
    • By delegating shift duty assignments to staff/students
    • Oversee front end and back of restaurant operations
    • Ensure products and ingredients are stocked and available based on forecasting
    • Training new team members
    • Ensure presentation, quality, and food standards are met
  • Provide excellent customer service to all guest through front end and back-end operations which may include:
    • Greeting all guests in a friendly manner and addressing guest concerns
    • Accurately entering orders into the POS system and cashier duties
    • Food preparation and monitoring food quality and safety
    • Front end and kitchen stocking
    • Ingredient preparation
    • Inventory, dish machine operation, cleaning duties, opening, and closing procedures

A job as a shift lead is more than just a job. It’s a stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business.

Schedule varies and includes evenings, late nights, and weekend shifts.

About Us:
At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
  • Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • A workplace culture that values your time outside of work

Learn more about working at UNL: https://go.unl.edu/aboutus

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See https://go.unl.edu/nondiscrimination
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma/GED plus three years of food preparation experience and mastery of all kitchen and dining tasks and attributes; equivalent experience/education considered.
  • Ability to read, write, weigh, and measure necessary.
  • The ability to communicate is essential.
  • Must have the ability to train and lead others.
  • Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualification is preferred but not required:
  • Supervisory experience.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $18.00/hr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jeremy Richter
jrichter12@unl.edu
4024728164
Job Category (old) Office/Service
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Early morning, evening and weekend shifts as scheduled.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
If Temporary, indicate end date
Planned Hire Date:
Appointment End Date
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