Director of Operations

Chick-fil-A; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Overtime pay 1.5x

401K matching after 1 year

Health care credit up to $1,000/month

Uniform allowance

Free meals while working

Job summary

Chick-fil-A in Bradenton, FL is seeking a proactive restaurant leader to oversee diverse operations and mentor a growing team. You will rotate across restaurant functions, complete a 4–6 month training period, and advance to a director-level role overseeing marketing, catering, inventory, scheduling, FOH/BOH, and hiring.

The role emphasizes service culture, staff development, and aligning with the executive operator’s vision to deliver an exceptional guest experience.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through multiple aspects of the restaurant to gain knowledge of total operation.
• Initial training period (4-6 months) before launching into the director level role with oversight of all facets (marketing, catering, inventory, scheduling, FOH/BOH, hiring).
• Create a culture of service and deep care for team members and guests—leading to a remarkable experience for all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.
• Mentor, coach, invest in, and build relationships with a diverse team to motivate and help them reach their highest potential.
• Develop 6-7 direct reports through one-on-one meetings, reviews, and coaching.
• Own business responsibilities (budgeting, vendor relationships).
• Maintain quality in food safety, cleanliness, and Chick-fil-A standards.
• Streamline systems and processes for efficiency.
• Build strong relationships with Leadership Team and executive operator’s vision.

Job description

Are you a proactive, take charge “hunter” who prides themselves on a job well done?

Finding a way to win at whatever you put your mind to?

Are you naturally drawn to connect and build relationships with staff and clients through social occurrences to meet your goals? Do you value those relationships?

Do you like a variety in your work and seek to implement solutions or solve problems with speed?

Do you understand the value of follow through, guidelines, structure but value outside the box ideas?

If so, we are looking for you!!

Benefits:

10 days (2 weeks) paid time off.(80 hours)

Pay rate $25 an hour.

Overtime pay at 1.5 times pay rate.

401K matching funds after 1 year service.

Health Care Coverage credit up to $1,000.00 a month.

Uniform allowance up to $250.00.

Free food while working

Key Responsibilities:

• Rotate through multiple aspects of the restaurant to gain knowledge of the total operation.
• Initial training period (4-6 months) before launching into the director level role with oversight of all facets of the restaurant (i.e., marketing, catering, inventory, scheduling, FOH/BOH, hiring).
• Create a culture of service and deep care for team members and guests-leading to a remarkable experience for all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.
• Mentor, coach, invest in, and build relationships with a diverse team of people to motivate and help them reach their highest potential.
• Develop 6-7 direct reports through one-on-one meetings, consistent reviews, and coaching.
• Actively taking ownership of business responsibilities (i.e., budgeting, vendor relationships).
• Maintain quality in food safety, cleanliness, and overall, Chick-fil-A standards.
• Ongoing evaluation of business needs and streamlining systems/processes for efficiency.
• Build a strong relationship with the Leadership Team and executive operator’s vision.