Restaurant Operations Lead — Growth & Leadership Path

Chick-fil-A; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal benefit

Sundays off

Leadership development

Scholarship opportunities

Growth pathway into higher levels of领导

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Trabuco Hills Center is seeking an Associate Manager with real restaurant leadership experience. The role focuses on operational leadership, coaching 8–12 team members, and delivering an excellent guest experience.

We value candidates with 5+ years in food service and 1+ year in food service leadership, including experience in fast-paced environments. Expect 32–40 hours weekly, with Sundays off and growth opportunities within a high-growth Chick-fil-A restaurant.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of food service experience.
• At least 1 full year of food service leadership experience.
• Experience in a high-volume restaurant environment.
• QSR or fast-casual leadership experience preferred.
• Sit-down restaurant leadership experience considered.
• Catering, offsite sales, or high-volume event experience is a plus.
• BOH or kitchen leadership experience is a plus.
• Experience leading teams of 8–12 people during active operations.
• Strong availability, including the ability to close at least 2 nights per week.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front of House operations, support shift execution, coach team members.
• Develop leadership bench and align with Chick-fil-A culture, standards, and systems.
• Be willing to learn Chick-fil-A systems from the ground up and be coachable.

Skills

Leadership

Food service experience

High-volume environment

Fast-casual leadership

Team leadership 8–12

Close 2 nights/week

Job description

Chick-fil-A Trabuco Hills Center is seeking an Associate Manager with real restaurant leadership experience. The role focuses on operational leadership, coaching 8–12 team members, and delivering an excellent guest experience.

We value candidates with 5+ years in food service and 1+ year in food service leadership, including experience in fast-paced environments. Expect 32–40 hours weekly, with Sundays off and growth opportunities within a high-growth Chick-fil-A restaurant.