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Executive Director

Executive Director (Senior Restaurant Leader)

Chick-fil-A Golf Mill – Niles, IL

Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role

Position Overview

The Executive Director is the senior-most leader inside the

restaurant, responsible for translating the Operator’s vision into daily

execution, leadership development, and business results. This role oversees all

Directors, Managers, and operations (Front of House and Back of House) and is

accountable for building a high-performance culture, driving profitability, and

ensuring a consistently remarkable guest experience.


Vision: People First, Community Always.


Core Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily restaurant operations


• Develop and coach Directors, Managers, and future leaders


• Drive sales growth, labor efficiency, and cost control


• Ensure operational excellence and system consistency


• Champion guest experience and hospitality standards


• Partner with Owner/Operator on strategy and execution


Compensation & KPI Bonus Structure

Hourly Rate:$26.00-$35.00


Performance Bonus (Annual):


Labor Efficiency Target: 18%–20%


Customer Experience

• Top Tier: 100%

• Meets Standard: 79%

• Below: 68% | Poor: 0%


Sales Growth-Target


Leadership Development

• Retention + internal promotions


Qualifications

• 5+ years leadership experience


• Proven ability to lead leaders


• Strong business acumen


• High emotional intelligence


• Servant leadership mindset


Schedule

• Monday–Saturday availability


• 45–55 hours per week


• Mix of opening, closing, and peak shifts


Why Join Us

At Chick-fil-A Golf Mill, we are building a

high-performance, people-first culture focused on growth, leadership

development, and community impact. This role is designed for a leader who wants

to make a lasting impact and grow into future senior leadership or

Owner/Operator opportunities.

Work schedule

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekend availability
  • 10 hour shift
  • Holidays
  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Other

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Profit sharing
  • Health insurance

Chick-fil-A - Chick-fil-A Golf Mill

8575 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL, 60714
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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.