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Executive Director

Full-time
Rate of pay$55000 - 90000 per year

As an Executive Director in our organization, you will be working with one of the top leadership teams in the company. We have been honored with awards for sales growth, profitability, guest experience, quality, and expense management strategies. We remain outliers in the industry by focusing on innovation, recruiting high performing leaders, and upholding uncompromising standards.


Overview:


Executive Directors are responsible for the actions of the team and the overall reputation of the business. They play a pivotal role in our ability to achieve excellent operational execution, uphold a remarkable environment, and maintain balanced profitability. Many people attracted to this position desire to become a Chick-fil-A Operator, run a small business, develop leadership skills, or pursue a long-term role within our local stores. We are recruiting for a results-oriented individual who desires to be part of a successful business and team.


We are looking for applicants who exhibit the following qualities:

  • Ability to troubleshoot, problem solve, and make quick decisions on a daily basis
  • 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-pace, high volume environment
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills
  • Customer service oriented
  • Proven leadership skills
  • Desire to grow and be developed 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 e-mail, Microsoft Suite Applications, and data analysis reports

Additional Information:

  • The position is based on a 45 hour/week.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Ensure proper Chick-fil-A training and standards are taught and maintained
  • Lead weekly Team Leader meetings to discuss key performance metrics, develop leaders, and communicate relevant business needs and information
  • Keep store in like-new condition through equipment and facilities maintenance
  • Ensure there are strategies and systems in place to achieve balanced profitability
  • Create and execute yearly business goals
  • Responsible for recruiting and selecting top talent
  • Coach and develop Team Members, Team Leaders, and Director(s)
  • Build talent pipelines within team, recognizing and developing individuals with leadership potential
  • Provide positive and negative performance feedback
  • Build team culture and morale

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree or 7+ years of leadership experience
  • Be at least 21 years of age
  • Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
  • Have the ability to lift and carry 10-65 lbs on a regular basis
  • Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
  • The position is based on a 45 hour/week


This Chick-fil-A® Restaurant is operated by an independent franchised business owner

who makes their own employment decisions and is responsible for their own

content and policies.

Chick-fil-A - Polaris Parkway FSU

8787 Sancus Blvd, Columbus, OH, 43240
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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.