Chick-fil-A Opens at 8 Mile and Woodward in Detroit: About 100 Jobs at $16 to $20 an Hour

DETROIT, MI — A new Chick-fil-A is weeks from opening on Eight Mile Road at Woodward Avenue, and it is staffing up now. The company says the restaurant at 1201 W. Eight Mile Road will open this November with roughly 100 jobs, and its own location page already lists front counter, kitchen and team leader openings at $16 to $20 an hour.

About 100 jobs on the city's north edge, posted pay starting at $16, and the best odds go to people who apply before the doors open.

Ready to apply? Skip straight to the job links and begin searching now →

📍 Chick-fil-A 8 Mile & Woodward at a Glance

Business	Chick-fil-A 8 Mile & Woodward
Address	1201 W. Eight Mile Rd., Detroit, MI 48203
Opening	November 2026, exact date not yet announced
Hours	Monday – Saturday, 6:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Service	Dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and catering
Owner-Operator	Ken Wright, a Detroit native
Industry	Quick-service restaurant
New jobs	About 100, per the company

💼 What's Posted Right Now, and What It Pays

The restaurant's official Chick-fil-A location page currently lists three full-time roles with pay printed on each:

Team Leader: $18 – $20 an hour
Heart of House (kitchen) Team Member: $16.50 an hour
Front of House Team Member: $16 an hour

That is a snapshot, not the whole roster. A brand-new store building a team of about 100 usually posts in waves as opening day closes in, so check the page more than once. Applications run through Chick-fil-A's team member careers search. Every Chick-fil-A is run by a local Owner-Operator who does their own hiring, so you are applying to Wright's team, not a corporate pool.

For context, Michigan's minimum wage climbs to $15 on January 1. The posted rates here already sit above that, which matters if you are comparing this offer against a job that only pays the floor. We broke down the change in our 2027 Michigan minimum wage explainer.

🏆 Who's Behind It

Wright grew up in Detroit and spent more than a decade in leadership at a national snack food maker, most recently running operations across Metro Detroit. The company says he plans to put job creation and developing young leaders at the center of how he runs the store. For a lot of first-time workers on the north side, that is the real pitch: a structured first job with a path to shift lead.

The site sits at the southeast corner of Eight Mile and Ralston Street, near the Meijer and the Jason Hargrove Transit Center, according to local reporting on the city permits. That puts it on major bus lines, a real advantage if you do not drive. It follows the chain's standalone store on Mack Avenue on the east side, which opened in November 2025.

🗺️ A Second Opening This Week in Oakland County

If you live closer to Auburn Hills, a sister opening lands sooner. Chick-fil-A Great Lakes Crossing, at 4790 S. Baldwin Road in Orion Township, opens Thursday, November 5, also with about 100 jobs. Its location page lists hospitality, kitchen and maintenance roles in the $15 to $18 range. Different store, different owner, different hiring team, so apply to the one you can actually get to every shift.

🔎 Search Restaurant Jobs Now

Frequently Asked Questions

When does the Chick-fil-A at 8 Mile and Woodward open?

The company says November 2026 but has not announced an exact date. The Great Lakes Crossing store in Orion Township opens first, on Thursday, November 5.

Where exactly is it?

1201 W. Eight Mile Road in Detroit, on the Detroit side of Eight Mile near Woodward Avenue.

How many people is it hiring?

About 100, according to Chick-fil-A. The location page shows three roles posted so far, and more may follow before opening day.

What does it pay?

Posted pay is $16 an hour for Front of House, $16.50 for Heart of House and $18 to $20 for Team Leaders.

Is it open on Sundays?

No. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., which can make the schedule easier for students and parents.

How do I apply?

Through the restaurant's page on chick-fil-a.com, which links to the chain's team member job search. Hiring is handled by the local Owner-Operator.

Get Hired Before the Ribbon Is Cut

First-wave hiring is when a new store fills entire teams at once. Create a free LocalJobPage account to save your searches and get new Detroit restaurant openings sent to you, and browse the Career Center for local pay guides.

Employers: opening a location or staffing up? Post your jobs on LocalJobPage and reach Detroit job seekers directly.