Guest Experience Director
Position Overview
At Chick-fil-A Streets at SouthGlenn, we are committed to being our community’s favorite restaurant and employer of choice for ambitious individuals. The Guest Experience Director plays a critical leadership role in creating remarkable guest experiences through operational excellence, hospitality, and team leadership.
This leader will oversee all front-of-house operations, including drive-thru, dine-in, carry-out, curbside, and guest-facing systems. The Guest Experience Director is responsible for ensuring exceptional service, efficient operations, and a culture that consistently delivers kindness and excellence in every interaction.
The ideal candidate is passionate about hospitality, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a strong ability to lead teams, improve systems, and create memorable guest experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Front-of-House Operational Excellence
- Oversee all front-of-house operations, including drive-thru, dine-in, carry-out, and curbside service
- Ensure exceptional execution of Chick-fil-A hospitality and operational standards
- Monitor and improve speed of service, order accuracy, cleanliness, and overall guest satisfaction
- Lead operational execution during peak business periods
- Continuously evaluate and improve guest-facing systems and workflows
- Partner with leadership to drive operational goals and improve restaurant performance
Guest Experience
- Champion a culture of hospitality and guest care
- Ensure guests consistently receive friendly, efficient, and personalized service
- Address guest concerns and recovery situations with professionalism and care
- Monitor guest feedback and identify opportunities for improvement
- Create systems and strategies that elevate the overall guest experience
Leadership Development
- Lead, coach, and develop front-of-house leaders and team members
- Build a culture of accountability, teamwork, and ownership
- Support training and onboarding systems alongside the Talent Director
- Provide ongoing coaching, encouragement, and performance feedback
- Help identify and develop future leaders within the organization
Team & Culture Leadership
- Model servant-hearted leadership and a positive attitude
- Foster a healthy, encouraging, and high-performing team culture
- Help create an environment where team members feel valued, challenged, and supported
- Uphold the mission and values of Chick-fil-A Streets at SouthGlenn in all interactions
- Promote professionalism, teamwork, and strong communication across all shifts
Systems & Performance Management
- Analyze operational metrics and identify opportunities for growth and improvement
- Assist in staffing alignment and labor efficiency planning
- Ensure front-of-house systems are organized, effective, and consistently executed
- Collaborate closely with kitchen leadership to ensure smooth operational flow between front and back of house
Qualifications
- Proven leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, or guest service operations
- Strong passion for hospitality and creating exceptional guest experiences
- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to lead in a fast-paced environment with a high level of ownership
- Strong coaching and team development abilities
- Commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and servant leadership
- Ability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, Saturdays, and holidays as needed
What We Offer
- Leadership development and growth opportunities
- Competitive compensation starting at $25/hr
- Health insurance benefits
- 401(k) with company matching
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Food and meal benefits
- Supportive, positive, and fun team environment
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on guests, team members, and the community
- A culture focused on excellence, growth, and servant leadership
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- 10 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
