Kitchen Team Leader
Description
Are you a positive, high-character leader who finds deep reward in helping others grow and creating memorable experiences for guests?
Our quick-service restaurant is built on hospitality, service excellence, and a culture that puts people first. We’re looking for an energetic, reliable, people-focused Team Leader who wants to develop as a leader while making a meaningful impact on both guests and fellow team members.
Benefits:
*Salary: $15-18/hour
*Bonus Opportunities
*Free Meals
*Earn Paid Time Off
Instead of telling us who you are, we’d like you to consider these questions:
Leadership & Character:
*Do you lead with humility, positivity, and consistency every day?
*Are you someone others look to for encouragement, structure, and direction?
*Do you enjoy serving your team just as much as serving guests?
People Development:
*Do you find reward in helping teammates grow, gain confidence, and do their best work?
*Are you patient, supportive, and intentional in how you coach and guide others?
*Can you build trust through kindness, fairness, and follow-through?
Operational Excellence:
*Do you stay calm and focused when the restaurant is busy?
*Can you help your team deliver fast, friendly, high-quality service even during rush periods?
*Are you skilled at keeping things organized and ensuring standards stay high?
Results & Impact
*Are you motivated by achieving team goals and seeing group success?
*Do you take pride in solving problems, improving processes, and stepping up when needed?
*Does the idea of being part of a growing, purpose-driven team excite you?
Our quick-service restaurant is built on hospitality, service excellence, and a culture that puts people first. We’re looking for an energetic, reliable, people-focused Team Leader who wants to develop as a leader while making a meaningful impact on both guests and fellow team members.
Benefits:
*Salary: $15-18/hour
*Bonus Opportunities
*Free Meals
*Earn Paid Time Off
Instead of telling us who you are, we’d like you to consider these questions:
Leadership & Character:
*Do you lead with humility, positivity, and consistency every day?
*Are you someone others look to for encouragement, structure, and direction?
*Do you enjoy serving your team just as much as serving guests?
People Development:
*Do you find reward in helping teammates grow, gain confidence, and do their best work?
*Are you patient, supportive, and intentional in how you coach and guide others?
*Can you build trust through kindness, fairness, and follow-through?
Operational Excellence:
*Do you stay calm and focused when the restaurant is busy?
*Can you help your team deliver fast, friendly, high-quality service even during rush periods?
*Are you skilled at keeping things organized and ensuring standards stay high?
Results & Impact
*Are you motivated by achieving team goals and seeing group success?
*Do you take pride in solving problems, improving processes, and stepping up when needed?
*Does the idea of being part of a growing, purpose-driven team excite you?
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Requirements/Responsibilities
If these questions sound like you, you may be the Team Leader we’re looking for.
What You’ll Lead:
*Daily shift operations and teamwork coordination
*Hands-on coaching of team members
*Upholding hospitality and food quality standards
*Creating a positive, encouraging, highly efficient work environment
*Supporting leadership in training, communication, and workflow execution
What You Bring:
*Experience in fast-food, fast-casual, hospitality roles
*A strong sense of character, reliability, and professionalism
*Natural leadership skills and a desire to grow into larger roles
*Ability to work well under pressure with a calm, positive attitude
*A commitment to teamwork, kindness, and service excellence
*Ability to lift at least 45 pounds
Ready to Grow as a Leader?
If these questions resonated with you and you’re ready to step into a leadership role that truly matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and be part of a team where excellence is the expectation—and where you can make a real difference every day.
What You’ll Lead:
*Daily shift operations and teamwork coordination
*Hands-on coaching of team members
*Upholding hospitality and food quality standards
*Creating a positive, encouraging, highly efficient work environment
*Supporting leadership in training, communication, and workflow execution
What You Bring:
*Experience in fast-food, fast-casual, hospitality roles
*A strong sense of character, reliability, and professionalism
*Natural leadership skills and a desire to grow into larger roles
*Ability to work well under pressure with a calm, positive attitude
*A commitment to teamwork, kindness, and service excellence
*Ability to lift at least 45 pounds
Ready to Grow as a Leader?
If these questions resonated with you and you’re ready to step into a leadership role that truly matters, we’d love to meet you. Apply today and be part of a team where excellence is the expectation—and where you can make a real difference every day.
Special Instructions
Please do not call the restaurant to check on the status of your application. If you would like an update, please feel free to email our HR manager at jobs.ccf@cultivatetalent.net.
We look forward to reviewing your application!
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We look forward to reviewing your application!
Press the Apply button to get started now. If you don't already have a ZippyApp account, follow the on-screen instructions to create one.
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Chicken n fish - Lakeland
1263 Kathleen Road
Lakeland, FL 33805
Lakeland, FL 33805
Hours of operation
- Mon: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tue: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wed: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thu: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Fri: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sat: 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sun: Closed
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