Appearance and Apparel Standards for Restaurants

Jewelry:

- Keep jewelry modest in size to prevent food contamination.

- Jewelry in guest areas should be small and not distracting.

- Necklaces should be tucked inside clothing for safety.

- Rings should be plain bands without gemstones. Wear gloves over rings in food prep areas.

Piercings:

- Earrings should be simple metal studs with no decoration.

- Nostril piercings allowed with a single simple metal stud or clear/flesh-toned retainer.

- Follow local food code for nostril piercings.

- No other visible facial piercings allowed.

Makeup, Perfume, Cologne, and False Eyelashes:

- Keep makeup subdued and in good taste.

- False eyelashes are allowed at the discretion of the operator and per health department guidelines.

- Avoid strong perfumes or colognes.

Body and Dental Modifications:

- Visible body modifications (like extended earlobes) are not allowed.

- Dental modifications should not be visible.

Hair:

- Hair must be clean, neatly styled, and should not fall in front of the face or over the shoulder.

- Use restraints (like hairnets) to prevent loose hair from falling into food.

- Natural hair colors are allowed. Unnatural colors (like pink or green) are not allowed.

- Distracting hairstyles (like Mohawks) are not acceptable.

Facial Hair:

- Mustaches, goatees, and beards are allowed if neatly groomed.

- Sideburns should be trimmed to the bottom of the earlobe.

- No extreme styles or carvings allowed.

Fingernails:

- Keep nails short and not extending beyond fingertips.

- False nails and nail gems are not allowed. Nail polish is okay but wear gloves when handling food.

Tattoos:

- Tattoos should not be visible on the face or neck.

- Visible tattoos should be inoffensive and not contain profanity, explicit content, etc.

- If tattoos don't meet these criteria, they should be covered.

Uniform and Nametag:

- Wear clean, pressed Chick-fil-A TeamStyle™ uniform.

- Nametag must be worn on the right chest.

- No additional pins, buttons, stickers, etc., on the uniform or nametag.

Footwear:

- Wear slip-resistant shoes when working inside the restaurant.

Additional Note:

- Medical alert bracelets should be conservative in size and not worn in food prep areas.

Remember, presenting a professional appearance with good hygiene is important while working at Chick-fil-A!