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Night Kitchen Director (In-Training)

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At Chick-fil-A Horn Lake, our vision is to "Provide uncommon hospitality to everyone we serve". We seek a true leader to help us grow internally and externally. We aim to become the best restaurant in our market and are seeking motivated individuals who are results-driven and strive for excellence. This opportunity will help develop individuals for their entrepreneurial ventures, as well as prepare them for the opportunity to be a Chick-fil-A Operator or Chick-fil-A Staff member.


Position Overview

The Back of House Director is responsible for the team's actions and the business's overall reputation. They play a pivotal role in our ability to achieve excellent operational execution, uphold a remarkable environment, and maintain balanced profitability. Many individuals attracted to this position aspire to become a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, run a small business, develop leadership skills, or pursue a long-term career within our local stores. We are seeking a results-oriented individual who aspires to be part of a high-performing business and team. The Operations Director position is the first step into management within our organization.


Qualifications

  • Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and make quick decisions daily
  • Set goals and motivate a team towards achieving those goals
  • Proven ability to recognize strengths and passions in others
  • Desire to develop people of all ages and skill levels
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
  • Dedicated to customer service
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Desire to grow and develop as an individual
  • Strong business acumen
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize time
  • Proven ability to drive an area of business and achieve significant results with minimal supervision
  • Computer proficiency, including email, Microsoft Suite applications, and data analysis reports
  • Additional Information: This role requires a one-year minimum commitment to working evenings on the 2 pm - 11 pm shift. This experience prepares an individual for a potential position change in the future. This position is based on a 45-hour work week.


Responsibilities

  • Ensure proper Chick-fil-A training and standards are taught and maintained, resulting in 98% or above in Deloitte evaluations and a 1 in Ecosure evaluations.
  • Lead weekly Team Leader meetings to discuss performance metrics, develop leaders, and communicate relevant business needs and information.
  • Keep the store in like-new condition through equipment and facilities maintenance.
  • Ensure a balanced profit approach through intentional focus on labor, food cost, and IPO
  • Maintain 82% or above in key Customer Experience Monitor (CEM) categories
  • Partner with the Human Resources department to interview and select top talent
  • Coach and develop Team Members, Team Leaders, and Person-In-Charge (PIC)
  • Build talent pipelines within the team, recognizing and developing individuals with leadership potential
  • Provide fair, objective, and constructive performance feedback
  • Build team culture and morale


Requirements

  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • 1-3 years of leadership experience
  • Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
  • Have the ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs regularly
  • The ability to stand for long periods
  • Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  • Previous Chick-fil-A experience preferred, but not required

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Medical insurance
  • 1 free break meal per shift
  • Employee discount
  • Bonus with the completion of assigned goals being met
  • Paid leadership training and development opportunities

Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • 10 hour shift
  • Night shift

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee discount

Chick-fil-A - Horn Lake

4323 Goodman Rd, Horn Lake, MS, 38637
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This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator’s restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.