Restaurant Director

Chick-fil-A; Gurnee (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Vision insurance

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Gurnee is seeking an enthusiastic Director to join our team. This hands-on leadership role offers a clear path to senior leadership within the most esteemed restaurant chain in the nation, with opportunities to grow by leveraging strengths.

The position focuses on delivering operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and driving profitability while ensuring top-tier guest service and a safe work environment. In-person work is required.

Qualifications

• 2 years of leadership experience.
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
• Hospitality experience (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational excellence across the restaurant to gain multi-million dollar business insight.
• Build high-performance teams, identify and coach rising leaders.
• Manage a team of 50, set a clear vision and hold staff to high standards.
• Increase profitability by reducing costs, boosting productivity, and promoting sales.
• Provide the highest quality guest service at all contact points.
• Maintain a safe food and work environment for all team members.

Skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Job description

Job description

Company: Chick-fil-A Gurnee

• Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 9 consecutive years
• Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
• Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for Best Customer Service (2024), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
• Chick-fil-A has awarded $162 million in team member scholarships, with 13,000 winners in 2023

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Free Basic Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
• Never work on Sundays
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Overtime Available

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A. This "hands-on" management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly-esteemed restaurant chain in the nation. This opportunity provides a clear roadmap for your professional growth to get you into a senior leadership role specifically suited to match your strengths.

Your Impact

• Delivering operational excellence, working in all aspects of the restaurant to gain critical experience and knowledge of how to effectively operate a multi-million dollar business
• Building high performance teams, identifying and coaching up-and-coming leaders.
• Manage a team of 50 , creating an inspiring vision, coaching and holding people accountable to high standards
• Increasing profitability through implementing procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, & promote sales
• Providing the highest quality of guest service through all contact points
• Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety

Background Profile

• 2 years of Leadership experience
• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• Hospitality experience (preferred)
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00+ per year

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fast casual restaurant
• Quick service & fast food restaurant

Shift

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Weekly day range

• Monday to Saturday
• Weekends
• 5 day work week
• closed on Sundays

Application Question(s)

• Do you have open availability?
• Do you have restaurant experience in both Back of House and Front of House?

Experience

• Leadership: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.