Chick-fil-A Restaurant Manager

Cooper Connect; Warrenton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance with Employer Contrib

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Tuition-Free Education through Point

Free Employee Meals

Never Work on Sundays

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Warrenton is seeking a hands-on Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team. This position, reporting to the Owner/Operator, focuses on daily restaurant operations, guest experience, and team development in a fast-paced setting.

You will work closely with an experienced leadership team to drive exceptional service, food quality, and drive-thru performance, with opportunities for growth within one of the nation’s top quick-service brands.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced restaurant or hospitality setting.
• Strong focus on guest experience and service standards.
• Experience coaching and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational excellence across the restaurant and coordinate with leaders.
• Lead daily Front of House operations and support Kitchen as needed.
• Ensure high-quality food, service, and safety standards.
• Coach and develop team members, driving high performance.
• Make timely operational decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Manage rotating departmental responsibilities and drive-thru performance.
• Uphold Chick-fil-A standards for quality and guest satisfaction.
• Identify opportunities for improvement with the leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team development

Operations

Scheduling

Job description

• Owner/Operator Paul Brock has been with Chick-fil-A for over 22 years and is passionate about developing high-performing leaders. Several former team members have gone on to become Chick-fil-A Operators.
• Join a well-established restaurant that has served the Warrenton community under Paul's leadership for approximately 19 years.
• Known for its exceptional drive-thru performance, Chick-fil-A Warrenton consistently ranks among the top-performing restaurants in the chain.
• Our vision is simple: Remain Warrenton's number one dining destination by delivering excellent food and exceptional service every day.
• Experience a leadership culture where performance matters more than tenure, and opportunities for growth are earned through demonstrated capability.
• Chick-fil-A has received the highest customer satisfaction scores among quick-service restaurants for 11 consecutive years.
• Chick-fil-A is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States and one of the fastest-growing restaurant brands in the nation.
• Chick-fil-A has been recognized by Forbes for Best Customer Service (2026), America's Dream Employers (2026), America's Best Companies (2026), America's Best Large Employers (2026), Most Trusted Companies in America (2026), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), Best Brands for Value (2025), Best Brands for Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), and The Halo 100 (2022).
• Chick-fil-A has invested more than $244 million in Team Member scholarships since 1973, including more than $29 million awarded in 2026 to more than 16,000 recipients.

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance with Employer Contribution
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Options
• Tuition-Free Education Opportunities through Point University
• Free Employee Meals
• Never Work on Sundays

We are looking for a motivated, hands-on Restaurant Manager to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Warrenton. This Director-level opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in their work, and enjoys leading others toward remarkable results. You will work alongside an experienced Owner/Operator and an established team of talented leaders, taking ownership of daily restaurant operations while continuing to develop your leadership capabilities. With rotating departmental responsibilities and opportunities to make a meaningful impact, this position offers a rewarding, long-term career with one of the nation's most respected restaurant brands.

Your Impact

• Delivering operational excellence & coordinating with other leaders to deliver remarkable results across all areas of the restaurant
• Lead daily Front of House operations while supporting Kitchen operations as needed.
• Work alongside your team to deliver excellent food, exceptional service, and operational excellence.
• Coach, develop, and hold team members accountable to high performance standards.
• Make effective operational decisions in a fast-paced restaurant environment.
• Take ownership of rotating departmental responsibilities, including processes, order accuracy, and drive-thru performance.
• Maintain Chick-fil-A standards for food quality, guest experience, and team safety.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate with fellow leaders to achieve restaurant goals.
• Strong work ethic with a demonstrated sense of urgency and personal accountability.
• Leadership experience in a fast-paced environment preferred.
• Restaurant or hospitality experience preferred.
• Ability to lead by example while actively participating in restaurant operations.
• Dependable, adaptable, and motivated by a challenge.
• Passion for developing others and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Desire to build a long-term career in restaurant leadership.
• Flexible availability within restaurant operating hours, including Saturdays.
• Previous Chick-fil-A experience is a plus, but not required.