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General Manager

Leadership Expectations 

  • Lead, coach, and inspire a team of Operational Managers, Area Managers, and Team Members while cultivating a culture of excellence and teamwork.
  • Assist with recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training to ensure the development and retention of high-performing team members.
  • Conduct regular performance evaluations and create action plans for employee growth and improvement.
  • Foster clear communication and delegation within the management team to ensure operational success.

Operational Management 

  • Oversee daily operations, including food production, service quality, service speed, cleanliness, food safety standards, and workplace safety standards.
  • Ensure smooth operation during peak times and non-peak times.
  • Manage labor scheduling to balance guest needs with labor cost control in a high-volume setting.
  • Maintain Chick-fil-A’s standards of cleanliness, safety, and sanitation, complying with all Chick-fil-A and Local health and safety regulations.
  • Address operational challenges in real-time, ensuring efficient problem-solving and quick recovery from disruptions.

Qualifications 

  • Minimum of 2-5 years of experience managing a high-volume restaurant, preferably in a Chick-fil-A Restaurant.
  • Strong understanding of restaurant operations, financial management (P&L), and labor optimization.
  • Proven track record of leading large teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to multitask, stay calm under pressure, and ensure service quality during peak hours.
  • Proficiency in Chick-fil-A’s operational systems and standards (preferred but not required).
  • Passion for customer service and community engagement.
  • Result-oriented with a highly competitive spirit
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Benefits:

  • Competitive pay
  • Opportunities for career growth 
  • Health insurance contributions
  • 401k contributions
  • Paid time off
  • Scholarship Opportunities
  • Employee meals
  • Ongoing investment in leadership development

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Chick-fil-A - Matteson (IL)

5000 211th St, Matteson, IL 60443, USA
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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.