Chick-fil-A pays 14 year old's between $10.75 an hour to $14.00 per hour although in some locations it may be a bit higher depending on the location.
The actual pay for employees of Chick-fil-A including for 14 year old's depends on the restaurants location, local minimum wage, experience and specific restaurant operator.
Some Chick-fil-A roles pay $14.00 to $16.00 per hour and sometimes higher.
To work at Chick-fil-A as a 14 year old or 15 year old you will require a work permit and Chick-fil-A hires a limited number of 14 and 15 year old's.
The shift hours for Chick-fil-A are mornings which are from 5:30 AM to 2:00 PM, afternoons, which is from 1:00 PM to 11:00 PM, and evenings which is from around 4:00 PM to closing time.
Common Chick-fil-A shifts are from 7:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM and closing shifts at Chick-fil-A from 5:00 PM to 10:45 PM.
This is all while ensuring that Chick-fil-A employees get Sundays off and Chick-fil-A workers often work 15+ hours a week, including on weekends.
The shifts at Chick-fil-A are also set by the local Chick-fil-A restaurant owner, who determines the opening and closing times, which can be from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM as well as staffing needs.
Employees of Chick-fil-A also provide their availability, but some Chick-fil-A restaurants prefer open availability and some require working at least 15 hours a week.
Most Chick-fil-A locations also require employees to work Saturdays, but all of Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Sundays.
The pants that Chick-fil-A employees wear are specific black or grey uniform pants or slacks, which is the brand's own Pelham style, pants, which are stretchy, comfortable wrinkle resistant polyester blends that are also paired with their company polo, name tag and black, non slip shoes.
Some Chick-fil-A locations also may allow shorts for their employees for certain roles, like for outside work or delivery, and standard attire for most roles that are involved in these specific pants.
The reason why employees don't or can't say you're welcome at Chick-fil-A is because it's a deliberate customer service strategy that was inspired by founder Truett Cathy's experience at the Ritz Carlton, which is done to elevate their service.
Saying "My Pleasure" instead of "You're Welcome" makes customers feel more truly valued and not like they owe you something and it also differentiates them in the fast food market with exceptional personal care which feels like a privilege and not a chore.
Chick-fil-A employees use "My Pleasure" instead of "You're Welcome" as they are trained to say "My Pleasure" instead of "You're Welcome which is for elevated service as it's a small phrase that signals a higher level of hospitality, making their guests feel like VIPs.
Truett Cathy the founder of Chick-fil-A noticed that Ritz-Carlton employees used the phrase "My Pleasure" and wanted that same feeling of special treatment or his customers at Chick-fil-A.
Saying "My Pleasure" instead of "You're Welcome" sets Chick-fil-A apart from their competitors, and becomes a key part of Chick-fil-A's identity.
Saying "My Pleasure" also conveys that serving their customers is not a burden, but instead is a joy, which reinforces the idea that customers are appreciated.
And over time, it's also become an unwritten and sometimes written rule, with the Chick-fil-A employees being trained to use the saying of "My Pleasure" to use it as a core part of the "Core 4" service standards.
The saying "You're welcome" can also sound indifferent or imply a transaction, while saying "My Pleasure" suggests a genuine enjoyment in helping, and removing any feeling that the customer is indebted.