Chick-fil-A Restaurant General Manager

ZippyApp Talentral Corp.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus/Incentive Program

Paid Time Off

401k retirement plan

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Leadership Training and Development

Opportunities for Career Advancement

Free Employee Meals

Paid Sick Leave

Scholarships

Job summary

Chick-fil-A First Street is hiring a Restaurant General Manager to lead daily operations, mentor team members, and drive exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and budget management, with opportunities for upward progression within the franchise. A strong candidate will foster a safe, inclusive, and high-performing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience.
• 2+ years of restaurant management experience.
• Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings.
• Proven ability to drive business results in a restaurant environment.
• Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Strong ability to assess and develop talent.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• High attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy.
• Self motivated with ability to take initiative.
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively.
• Track record of creating an inclusive, collaborative and fun working environment.
• Lift 20lb-50lbs.
• Proficiency in a language other than English is a plus.
• ServSafe Manager Certification.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables effectively.

Responsibilities

• Create exciting and engaging environment by upholding restaurant’s vision and standards.
• Generate new ideas to improve restaurant experience.
• Train and manage team members to engage with customers and ensure they have a great restaurant experience.
• Stay informed on new menu items/market initiatives and share knowledge with restaurant's team and customers to drive sales results.
• Lead and executes company management initiatives, to develop restaurant leaders/managers for career progression.
• Manage annual reviews, participates in hiring decisions, and identifies opportunities to maintain high retention.
• Approve schedules and manages budget.
• Create engaging environment by upholding Chick-fil-A's First Street vision and setting the example of being business minded and customer focused.
• Partner with teams to ensure restaurants follow visual cleanliness & food safety guidelines.
• Resolves operational and customer issues.
• Cash Management
• Inventory control cost
• Safety & Security Compliance
• Open Availability, to work most Fridays and Saturdays, as well as during peak holiday seasons, is required.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Initiative

Relationship building

Inclusive culture

Education

Bachelor's Degree or related experience

Job description

Company DescriptionChick-fil-A is a leader in the fast-food industry and is known for its commitment to excellent food, beverages, and hospitality.Chick-fil-A at First Street celebrated its grand opening in August 2012, becoming the first restaurant in the Bay Area. We are proud of our history here and the impact we've had on the community since then.At Chick-fil-A First Street, you will discover a safe and supportive atmosphere designed to cultivate both technical proficiencies and interpersonal skills, fostering holistic personal development. We aspire to serve as your initial gateway into the workforce, and we eagerly anticipate collectively enhancing our business insight.Site:http://www.chick-fil-a.com/firststreet

Requirements / Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Create exciting and engaging environment by upholding restaurant’s vision and standards
• Generate new ideas to improve restaurant experience
• Train and manage team members to engage with customers and ensure they have a great restaurant experience
• Stay informed on new menu items/market initiatives and share knowledge with restaurant's team and customers to drive sales results
• Leads and executes company management initiatives, to develop restaurant leaders/managers for career progression.
• Manage annual reviews, participates in hiring decisions, and identifies opportunities to maintain high retention
• Approves schedules and manages budget
• Creates engaging environment by upholding Chick-fil-A's First Street vision and setting the example of being business minded and customer focused.
• Partners with teams to ensure restaurants follows visual cleanliness & food safety guidelines.
• Resolves operational and customer issues
• Cash Management
• Inventory control cost
• Safety & Security Compliance
• Open Availability, to work most Fridays and Saturdays, as well as during peak holiday seasons, is required.

Please note that Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays.

The Career Progression

The Restaurant General Manager position includes a 120-day training and probationary period. Successfully completing this training is the first step toward leadership roles within Chick-fil-A at First Street. We strongly believe in promoting from within, and many of our Franchise Owners and Corporate Staff we have developed and/or influenced began their careers in Restaurant Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or related experience
• 2+ years of restaurant management experience
• Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
• Proven ability to drive business results in a restaurant environment
• Strong critical thinking & problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
• Strong ability to assess and develop talent
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• High attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy
• Self motivated with ability to take initiative
• Strong ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively
• Track record of creating an inclusive, collaborative and fun working environment!
• Lift 20lb-50lbs
• Proficiency in a Language other than English is a Plus
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, projects and deliverables effectively

Additional Information

What You’ll Get

• Bonus/Incentive Program
• Paid Time Off
• 401k retirement plan
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance Available
• Leadership Training and Development
• Opportunities for Career Advancement
• Free Employee Meals
• Paid Sick Leave
• Remarkable Scholarships (range $1000-$25,000)

The starting hourly rate for this position is $30.00. The full pay range is $30.00-$40.00 per hour, and your actual salary will be determined by considering your specific skills and years of relevant experience. Please note that this range may be subject to change in the future.