Manager

Chicken Salad Chick; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun work environment

Sunday closures

Learn from Operator

Leadership opportunities

Job summary

Chicken Salad Chick in Murray, KY is seeking a Restaurant Manager who leads daily operations with enthusiasm and a focus on guest satisfaction.

You will mentor team members, uphold food safety standards, and partner with the leadership to drive performance in a fast-paced environment. This role offers growth opportunities and a friendly, community-focused workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in restaurant or hospitality management.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop staff.
• Strong focus on guest service and food quality.
• Ability to manage daily operations and meet service goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily restaurant operations and guest service.
• Recruit, train, and recognize top performers.
• Maintain food safety and quality standards.
• Ensure speed of service and accuracy of orders.
• Coach staff and foster a culture of teamwork.
• Schedule staffing to meet business needs.

Skills

People management

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Operational leadership

Team development

Job description

At Chicken Salad Chick, we are always keeping an eye out for leaders who are friendly, enthusiastic, and who genuinely enjoy spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others. Managers who work at Chicken Salad Chick are given skills and life experiences that go beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. The experiences we can provide you are an excellent stepping-stone to a successful future in the world of business. We also offer many other great benefits such as:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others.

• Flexible schedules which include being closed on Sundays.

• Learn first-hand from an experienced Operator that cares about you personally and is actively involved in the community.

• Leadership opportunities to gain real world management experience to help you reach your professional goals.

As a Manager you will:

• Demonstrate a passion for the business and managing the overall operations

• Find, train, develop and recognize the best people

• Manage daily activities to ensure guests receive excellent customer service

• Demonstrate a strong awareness and concern for food quality and safety

• Demonstrate a sense of urgency that creates surprisingly fast Speed of Service

• Display attention to detail that ensures preparation and production procedures are followed

Behavior Characteristics:

• Focus on systematically and effectively communicating all Kitchen related goals and success factors to Team Members

• Combine critical thinking and practical leadership to create a culture of innovation

• Effectively coach and give direction

• Intentionally and methodically grow and nurture relationships with the staff

• Align hiring, training, daily practices and evaluation practices with the vision of the organization

• Enthusiastically and passionately lead the Kitchen team

Additional Responsibilities:

• Weekly Inventory management

• Effective scheduling considering the needs of the business and team member staffing levels

• Effective & efficient ordering

• Coaching, evaluating, and providing accountability for all Team Members

• Ensure all necessary cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules are followed

Company Introduction

Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. We own and operate the locations in Paducah and Murray and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.