Founding Restaurant Operations Director

Workstream; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Free meals on shift

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Cincinnati is seeking a Director to lead a brand-new restaurant, founding the team and setting standards from day one. You will own shift execution, safety, quality, and team development, building schedules and guiding a high-performance operation.

Ideal candidates bring calm under pressure, strong staff leadership, and a track record of coaching teams to achieve daily targets, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualifications

• You don't need a restaurant background, but you should show judgment and calm under pressure.
• Experience leading teams, coaching, and improving shift performance is valued.
• Ability to hire, train, and set day-one standards for a new location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift execution on site and drive daily goals.
• Own drive-thru, kitchen, and front-counter performance.
• Lead safety, cleanliness, and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing

Operations management

People development

Job description

Chick-fil-A Cincinnati is seeking a Director to lead a brand-new restaurant, founding the team and setting standards from day one. You will own shift execution, safety, quality, and team development, building schedules and guiding a high-performance operation.

Ideal candidates bring calm under pressure, strong staff leadership, and a track record of coaching teams to achieve daily targets, with a focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.