Director
$49,920–$78,000 year
On-site · Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Director role at Chick-fil-A overseeing restaurant operations, leading a team of 10+ with servant-leadership, and driving training and development. Responsibilities include hands-on leadership during a 40-55 hour workweek (includes opens, closes, mid shifts; Sundays off), coordinating administrative tasks (2-4 weeks training with FOH/BOH; potential growth toward multi-unit executive leadership), and mentoring staff. Requires Associates Degree with Bachelor’s preferred, ServSafe certification a plus, and a strong emphasis on communication, emotional intelligence, teamwork, adaptability, and accountability.
Required Qualifications
- Associates Degree required
- Bachelor Degree preferred
- Servsafe Certification is a plus
- Leadership experience of 10+ team size
- Self-Starter; ability to achieve results independently and with a team
- Growth mindset
- Flexible; ability to lead a team but jump in when needed
- Dependable; be a leader your team can count on
- Strong communication skills; possesses high emotional intelligence
- Has a proven track record of training and development
- Energized; has the drive and stamina for fast-paced environment
- Values personal and professional growth alongside a team; teamwork mentality
- Acts with humility; possesses a willingness and desire to serve
Desired Qualifications
- Leadership experience of 10+ team size; servant leadership characteristics
- Self-Starter; ability to achieve results independently and with a team
- Growth mindset
- Flexible; able to lead a team but jump in when needed
- Dependable; be a leader your team can count on
- Strong communication skills; high emotional intelligence
- Proven track record of training and development
- Energized; drive and stamina for fast-paced environment
- Values personal and professional growth alongside a team; teamwork mentality
- Humility; willingness and desire to serve
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