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Job DescriptionTeam Leader Job Summary The Team Leader will assist the General Manager (GM) and Assistant Manager (AM) in the operation of a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in a manner that will provide our guest with a superb experience and will maintain an invigorating and stimulating work environment for all team members while helping the restaurant achieve its financial objectives. Responsibilities will include the areas of Guest Service and Shift Management. Essential Responsibilities • Assist the General Manager and Assistant Manager in the daily operation of the restaurant within the budget., • Ensure compliance with established food standards, food quality, preparation and production by adhering to corporate food handling procedures and policies., • Ensure Chicken Salad Chick procedures are followed in the dining room, service area and kitchen., • Train and counsel hourly team members who work during Team Leader’s shift., • Guarantee highest level of hospitality and service to all guests at all times., • Coach hourly team members during their shift as needed., • Ensure compliance with all personnel records, team member schedules and reports., • Prepare and maintain administrative and financial records as directed by the General Manager., • Ensure specials, promotions, and marketing plans are presented according to company procedures during shift., • Ensure that hours of operation for the restaurant are maintained during their shift., • Ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation procedures and all Federal, State, and local regulations during shift., • Make decisions regarding team member position assignments, disciplinary actions (as needed when acting as Manager on Duty), execution of shift operations and keeping restaurant clean., • Defer decisions to GM/AM regarding hiring or terminating team members, pay increases for team members, vendor specifications, scheduling and purchases beyond those required to execute normal shift operations. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with team members and guests, • Ability to multitask, • Excellent attendance and punctuality; reliability, • Reliable transportation to and from work, • Successfully complete formal Shift Leader classes provided by the Corporate Training Department Education and Experience • Restaurant experience highly preferred Physical Demands • Exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration of the workday, • Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen or service area Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of those in this job classification. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job Description Overview: Freddy’s is more than your average burger joint—it’s where great food meets genuine hospitality. As a Freddy’s General Manager, you’ll lead a fast-paced, high-quality kitchen and front-of-house team to deliver an unforgettable guest experience. You’ll be responsible for operations, financial performance, training, and developing future leaders within your restaurant. Key Responsibilities: OPERATIONS • Manage all aspects of restaurant operations including drive-thru, dine-in, and delivery service., • Monitor service levels to ensure that Freddy’s standard of speed, friendliness, and food quality is consistently met., • Track daily sales and deposits, manage cash handling procedures, and ensure accurate reconciliation of all transactions., • Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized environment inside and out., • Maintain all records and ensure compliance with health, safety, and labor regulations. MANAGEMENT • Hire, train, and onboard new team members with a focus on Freddy’s friendly and energetic culture., • Provide ongoing coaching and performance reviews to develop Assistant Managers and Crew Leaders., • Handle employee relations, scheduling, payroll approvals, and disciplinary matters., • Control labor costs and food waste while maintaining ideal staffing levels for peak hours., • Lead execution of promotions, LTOs, and seasonal initiatives. LEADERSHIP • Inspire and lead your team by setting the tone and bringing enthusiasm every shift., • Solve problems on the spot and respond to guest feedback with professionalism and urgency., • Communicate clearly with all levels of staff and foster an open, supportive work environment., • Participate in regular manager calls and meetings, ensuring your location is aligned with company goals and standards., • Create a “Freddy’s family” culture where people enjoy working and growing. Work Requirements: • Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as required., • Ability to lift 30+ lbs and stand for long periods., • Must be passionate about the guest experience and leading a team in a fast-paced environment., • ServSafe certification or local equivalent required.

Job Description Job Summary The Team Member is responsible for working directly with guests and fellow team members to Spread Joy, Enrich Lives and Serve Others. This person will support up to three functional areas of the restaurant: Service, Sandwich Line and Production. The Team Member will complete all necessary training through Chicken Salad Chick University (CSCU) in order to flawlessly execute the duties of the assigned position. The Team Member will exhibit the Chicken Salad Chick 10 Non-Negotiable Behaviors and embrace our Culture throughout the shift, helping us become America’s Favorite Place for Chicken Salad! Essential Responsibilities • Offer every guest, on every visit, a superb experience that creates a lasting memory. Greet every guest to welcome them to our restaurant!, • Support and assist fellow team members whenever possible., • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area according to Chicken Salad Chick (CSC) standards., • Monitor quality, safety and appearance of all products and ingredients., • Complete assigned tasks efficiently and thoroughly in accordance with CSC standards., • Restock work area after leaving shift., • Adhere to Company uniform and grooming standards., • Attend all scheduled employee meetings and bring suggestions for improvement., • Report problems (faulty equipment, product shortages, etc.) to supervisor promptly., • Complete other related duties as assigned by supervisor. Business Unit Operations Functional Area Company Operations Reports to General Manager, Assistant Manager, or Shift Lead • Ensure specials, promotions, and marketing plans are presented according to company procedures during shift., • Ensure that hours of operation for the restaurant are maintained during their shift., • Ensure compliance with established safety and sanitation procedures and all Federal, State, and local regulations during shift. Cashier/Service Responsibilities • Always adhere to Brand Standards for uniform appearance and personal grooming., • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area., • Be a team player—support and assist your fellow team members whenever possible., • Maintain cleanliness/sanitation standards., • Greet Guests, take food/beverage orders, expediting orders, assist with dining room service., • Properly operate POS system for taking all types of Guest orders., • Responsible for properly charging Guests and for collecting payment for orders; cash, credit or debit card transactions., • Answer phone properly with knowledge to assist Guest with questions/information and take phone orders., • Interact with Guests in a friendly and efficient manner., • Restocks drink station and expo area, maintains restroom cleanliness, empties trash cans and helps to keep dining room and other Guest areas clean, • Maintains proper product temperatures per standards., • Maintains portion-control for products per standards., • Cleans equipment, as assigned, thoroughly and in a timely fashion., • Keeps floor in work or service area clean and free of debris., • Completes daily tasks timely and thoroughly in accordance with standards Line Prep/Kitchen Production Responsibilities • Always adhere to Brand Standards for uniform appearance and personal grooming., • Completes duties on opening and closing prep and checklists., • Refers to Daily Prep List at the start of each shift for assigned duties., • Prepares a variety of food products including chicken salads, pimento cheese, side salads, soups, sauces, cookies, desserts, and other items for cooking/serving to Guest according to CSC recipe and product standards., • Understands and complies consistently with CSC standard portion sizes, cooking methods, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies and procedures., • Prepares all Guest orders with strict adherence to CSC standards for quality, portioning and appearance standards., • Prepares all Guest orders adhering to CSC SOS goals., • Prepares all food products in accordance with CSC portion sizes and recipe specifications., • Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation including tables, shelves, walls, steamer, sandwich line, and refrigeration equipment., • Closes the line kitchen properly, following the closing checklist for line kitchen and assists others in closing the kitchen., • Attends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvement., • Promptly reports equipment and food quality problems to Management., • Informs Management immediately of product shortages., • Uses our Standard Recipe Cards for preparing all products. Does not rely on the personal memory or of other employees. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Ability to clearly and professionally communicate with team members and guests, • Ability to multitask, • Excellent attendance and punctuality; reliability, • Reliable transportation to and from work, • Must be at least 16 years of age or older. Education and Experience • Previous restaurant and/or retail experience a plus Physical Demands • Exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration of the workday, • Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen, service area, or register. Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of those in this job classification. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Job DescriptionAssistant Manager Job Summary The Assistant Manager delivers exceptional results through others. They assist the General Manager in providing an engaging environment for restaurant teams and guests while focusing on delivering operational excellence. Chicken Salad Chick Assistant Managers embrace and help lead the Chicken Salad Chick Culture, manage administration and maintain the facility. Essential Responsibilities • Serve as a Brand Ambassador for Chicken Salad Chick., • Understand & adhere to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs., • Ensure that all Guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service., • Ensure that all products are consistently prepared and served according to CSC standards., • Achieve identified objectives for sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and by creating a positive, productive working environment., • Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures., • Operationally fill in as needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations., • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of managerial and professional development., • Prepare all required paperwork, forms and reports in an organized and timely manner., • Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures., • Sets clear expectations on shift and creates a working environment and serves as a role model to create memorable guest experiences., • Takes actions to solve and celebrates guest feedback., • Monitors food and equipment inventories, conducts inventory counts and maintains inventory records., • Monitors compliance with health, safety, cleanliness, security and fire policies, standards and regulations., • Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for violations of company policies, rules and procedures. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Excellent written and oral communication skills, • Excellent organization skills, • Ability to multitask, • Working knowledge of back office tools, • Ability to quickly learn and master new computer software Education and Experience • One to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Physical Demands • Exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration of the workday, • Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen or service area General Manager Job Summary The Restaurant General Manager delivers exceptional results through others. They provide an engaging environment for restaurant teams and guests; while focusing on delivering operational excellence. Chicken Salad Chick Managers invest their time in developing future leaders, creating memorable experiences, reinforcing the Chicken Salad Chick Culture; managing administration; and maintaining the facility. The Restaurant Manager consistently keeps our brand promises, inspire their teams and deliver great results. Essential Responsibilities • Serve as a Brand Ambassador for Chicken Salad Chick., • Understand & adhere to all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines and training programs., • Understand and comply with all federal, state, county and municipal regulations pertaining to health, safety and labor requirements for the restaurant, employees and guests., • Ensure that all Guests feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service., • Ensure that all products are consistently prepared and served according to CSC standards., • Achieve identified objectives for sales, service, quality, appearance of facility and sanitation and cleanliness through training of employees and creating a positive, productive working environment., • Develop, plan and implement restaurant marketing, advertising and promotional activities and campaigns, in accordance with the Brand Standards., • Create, communicate, implement and follow up on operations and financial action plans., • Control cash and other receipts by adhering to cash handling and reconciliation procedures., • Make employment and termination decisions consistent with Restaurant Management guidelines., • Oversee and ensure that employee performance appraisals are completed on a timely basis., • Create and maintain schedules for team., • Effectively maximize labor performance by scheduling to business trends while delivering a superb experience to every guest., • Operationally fill in as needed to ensure guest service standards and efficient operations., • Coach and motivate the Assistant Manager(s) and the team., • Continually strive to develop staff in all areas of managerial and professional development., • Prepare all required paperwork, forms and reports in an organized and timely manner., • Ensure that all equipment is kept clean and in excellent working condition through personal inspection and by following the restaurant’s preventative maintenance programs., • Ensure that all products are received in correct unit count and condition and deliveries are performed in accordance with the restaurant’s receiving policies and procedures., • Set clear expectations and create a working environment and serve as a role model to create memorable guest experiences., • Take actions to solve and celebrate guest feedback., • Control food and equipment inventories, conduct daily and weekly inventory counts and keep inventory records., • Identify problems, conduct high-level troubleshooting and seek repair/maintenance support for restaurant equipment to ensure equipment is operational., • Monitor and maintain compliance with health, safety, cleanliness, security and fire policies, standards and regulations., • Be knowledgeable of restaurant policies regarding personnel and administer prompt, fair and consistent corrective action for violations of company policies, rules and procedures. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Excellent written and oral communication skills, • Excellent organization skills, • Ability to multitask, • Working knowledge of back office tools, • Ability to quickly learn and master new computer software Education and Experience • Three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience Physical Demands • Exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration of the workday, • Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen or service area Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of those in this job classification. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

A dynamic hospitality company in Clarksville is seeking a Kitchen Assistant Manager to lead the kitchen team in delivering excellent food service.

Restaurant Assistant Manager, Restaurant Operations. The Restaurant Assistant Manager (RAM) leads and coaches Restaurant Team Members and partners with the management team to maintain the Company and Brand operational standards ensuring all guests leave satisfied. Restaurant Assistant Manager Expect