Aspiring Restaurant Director: Lead Ops & People

Chick-fil-A; Rand (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in California seeks a Leader in Training to join its restaurant leadership team. You will oversee key areas such as Operations, Training, and Human Resources, owning processes and staffing while setting strategic direction.

You will develop leaders, drive performance metrics, maintain brand standards, and prepare the team for audits. This role emphasizes teamwork, service excellence, and living Chick-fil-A Core Values in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Think strategically and communicate business goals clearly.
• Exhibit professional communication and tact in leadership contexts.
• Manage time and priorities to meet deadlines.
• Adapt quickly to changing priorities and problems.
• Demonstrate growth orientation and opportunity pursuit.
• Lead and develop restaurant leaders with intentional guidance.
• Plan and execute organizational growth and ownership mindset.
• Model Chick-fil-A Core Values and Corporate Purpose.
• Uphold stewardship of resources and people.

Responsibilities

• Fully own area processes, results, and staffing.
• Set strategy for operational systems and processes.
• Develop strong leaders in the restaurant.
• Lead the team toward achieving performance metrics.
• Drive brand standards for Food Quality, Safety, and Guest Experience.
• Prepare for and support audits and team development.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Effective communication

Time management

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Leadership development

Organizational planning

Culture alignment

Faith-based values alignment

Job description

Chick-fil-A in California seeks a Leader in Training to join its restaurant leadership team. You will oversee key areas such as Operations, Training, and Human Resources, owning processes and staffing while setting strategic direction.

You will develop leaders, drive performance metrics, maintain brand standards, and prepare the team for audits. This role emphasizes teamwork, service excellence, and living Chick-fil-A Core Values in daily operations.