Restaurant Manager

Chick-fil-A; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401k with contribution

Leader events

Flexible scheduling

Growth into leadership

Profit sharing bonuses

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Lindale is seeking a Director to create remarkable guest experiences and oversee daily operations. You will live our vision and values while guiding a team to achieve best-in-class results and develop tomorrow's leaders.

This role requires strong leadership, hands-on coaching, and the ability to build scalable systems. You will mentor teammates, write reviews, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver the restaurant's strategic goals.

Qualifications

• College Diploma preferred.
• 2+ years of restaurant or business management.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and articulate success.
• Align with Chick-fil-A vision and values.
• Able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Protect and advocate the Chick-fil-A Brand.
• Achieve best-in-class results and elevate the business.
• Create and manage replicable systems.
• Train current and future team members to standards.
• Honor and encourage others to follow vision and values.
• Coaches the team to deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Write and deliver Team Member reviews.
• Collaborate with Senior Leaders to deliver success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

College Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job description

As a Director at Chick-fil-A Lindale, your primary functions are to create remarkable guest experiences and oversee daily operations. You'll live out our vision and values while leading our amazing team to achieve best-in-class results. We are looking for individuals who can help the team win and are capable of developing the next generation of leaders.

Position Type:

• Full-time

Our Benefits Include:

• Paid time off
• Optional Medical, Dental, Vision & Life insurance
• 401k w/contribution
• Inclusion in Leader Events outside of work (Skydiving, Golf, Disney Vacations, team building activities, etc.)
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays & major holidays)
• Learning first-hand from experienced Restaurant Leaders
• Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals, including but not limited to preparing you to own your own Chick-fil-A restaurant
• Competitive pay, including profit sharing & bonuses

Responsibilities:

• Protect and advocate the Chick-fil-A Brand
• Achieve Best-in-Class results and continuously strives to elevate the business
• Create and manage systems that can be replicated by others
• Train current and future team members to meet Chick-fil-A standards
• Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
• Pursue excellence in both character and operational skills
• Be team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
• Work on their feet for several hours at a time
• Communicate effectively with guests and Team Members
• Develops others using the resources provided
• Coaches the team to deliver exceptional guest experience
• Write and deliver Team Member reviews
• Hold Team Members accountable and track infractions
• Collaborate with Senior Leaders to deliver their vision for success
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Requirements:

• College Diploma preferred
• 2+ years of prior experience in restaurant and/or business management
• Can maintain calm and focus under pressure
• Can articulate a track record of success
• Shows alignment with our vision and values
• Works well independently and in a team environment
• Reliable and dependable
• Has basic computer skills (experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint is a plus!)
• Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
• Have the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs
• Have the ability to stand for long periods

Most Chick-fil-A Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.

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.