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Director of Operations

Chick-fil-A
  • Matteson, Illinois
    10 days ago

    Job Description

    Leadership Expectations

    • Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Operational Managers, Area Managers, and Team Members while cultivating a culture of excellence and teamwork.
    • Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to ensure the development and retention of high-performing team members.
    • Conduct regular performance evaluations and create action plans for employee growth and improvement.
    • Foster clear communication and delegation within the management team to ensure operational success.

    Operational Management

    • Oversee daily operations, including food production, service quality, service speed, cleanliness, food safety standards, and workplace safety standards.
    • Ensure smooth operation during peak times and non-peak times.
    • Manage labor scheduling to balance guest needs with labor cost control in a high-volume setting.
    • Maintain Chick-fil-A’s standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation, complying with all Chick-fil-A and Local health and safety regulations.
    • Address operational challenges in real-time, ensuring efficient problem-solving and quick recovery from disruptions.

    Qualifications

    • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience managing a high-volume restaurant, preferably in a Chick-fil-A Restaurant.
    • Strong understanding of restaurant operations, financial management (P&L), and labor optimization.
    • Proven track record of leading large teams in a fast-paced environment.
    • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
    • Ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and ensure service quality during peak hours.
    • Proficiency in Chick-fil-A’s operational systems and standards (preferred but not required).
    • Passion for customer service and community engagement.
    • Result-oriented with a highly competitive spirit
    • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

    Benefits

    • Competitive pay
    • Opportunities for career growth
    • Health insurance contributions
    • 401k contributions
    • Paid time off
    • Scholarship Opportunities
    • Employee meals
    • Ongoing investment in leadership development


    Benefits

    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k)
    • Employee discount
    • Paid training
    • Mileage reimbursement
    • Other

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMatteson, Illinois

    Skills

    • Coachingunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Cost Controlunmatched
    • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
    • Financial Managementunmatched
    • Food Productionunmatched
    • Food Safetyunmatched
    • Food Servicesunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Multitaskingunmatched
    • Onboardingunmatched
    • Operationsunmatched
    • Operations Managementunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Performance Reviewsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Profit & Loss Managementunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Reimbursementunmatched
    • Restaurantunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Sanitationunmatched
    • Schedule Developmentunmatched
    • Scholarshipunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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