Director

A Director is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. They lead by example and set the tone that others will follow. Directors take ownership of specific business operations and oversee all dynamic components. Directors are responsible for executing daily operations, evaluating operational and team performance, setting goals and making adjustments to improve the business.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Purpose: To ensure a positive experience for all guests and provide leadership and vision in overall operations of the store to establish excellence in all sales channels.

Reports To: Store Director, Senior Directors, Executive Director, Owner/Operator

Description: The Front of House Director leverages the 5 critical success factors to drive business results toward annual goals. This role is designed to oversee operations in each of the factors and set policies and procedures to fulfill business goals.

Key Metrics: CEM Scores, IPO, and the fulfillment of business goals

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Discounted break meals
• Scholarship awards and tuition discounts
• Competitive pay
• Benefits including an employee assistance program, vision, dental, medical, employer-paid life insurance, and more
• A fun, engaging work environment with purposed community building events including team outings, team member appreciation weeks, and life milestone celebrations
• Mentorship opportunities from an experienced operator and Restaurant Leaders including intentional growth and development plans to help you reach your goals
• Paid Time Off
• 401K Matching
• Fixed reimbursement for uniform expenses, gym membership and cell phone service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Model Chick-fil-A Main Street FSR’s Vision, Mission, and Values to guests and team members.
• Lead, train, and support the focus areas of the “Winning Hearts Every Day Strategy”
• Lead, train, and support the Hospitality Model
• Support operations and impact results toward the fulfillment of goals.
• Utilize specialized metrics to identify trends and determine opportunities for improvement.
• Communicate this data to the team and implement procedures to drive results toward restaurant goals.
• Identify and oversee on-the-job position-based training needs and assign Pathway training to advance training depth and improve guest experience.
• Ensure all procedures are executed correctly with emphasis on order taking, hospitality, speed, and accuracy.
• Provide both formal and informal feedback to team members, continuously.
• Protect the customer experience by ensuring packaging, food presentation, and quality meets or exceeds Chick-fil-A standards.
• Prioritize personal development: Complete self-evaluations, set personal goals, and seek constructive feedback and accountability from Directors.
• Actively pursue opportunities to mentor, develop, and empower rising leaders to accommodate sales growth and expansion.

Lead accountability conversations:

• Hold the team accountable to all policies, procedures, and expectations. Address infractions in the moment where appropriate, and/or lead a private disciplinary action meeting to discuss and document infractions appropriately where both the offending team member and another leader are present. Communicate any serious infractions involving safety, harassment/discrimination, integrity, theft, etc. to the Executive Director as soon as possible.
• Address and halt conversations that do not align with the mission, vision, and values of both Chick-fil-A Corporate and Chick-fil-A Main Street, and direct the team back to our vision statement.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members in response to their shift performance, and address concerns and failures to fulfill job expectations.
• Lead conflict resolution meetings between two or more team members when appropriate.

General Responsibilities:

Clean, Safe, Welcoming Environment

• Demonstrate knowledge of and execute all safety procedures including use of silent alarms, fire extinguishers, ANSEL system, and food borne illness prevention protocols
• Practice personal care including proper hygiene, handwashing, and following illness protocols, and ensure all team members do as well.
• Keep the restaurant neat, clean and orderly at all times. Ensure the proper use, cleaning, and storage of all tools, equipment, and products. Oversee and execute the cleaning of all equipment and tools according to the schedule, and additionally as needed. Work safely around equipment, and resolve any maintenance issues and safety hazards or report to a Senior Director.

Craveable Food

• Lead the team into knowledge and execution of producing high-quality, craveable food and beverages that are safe to eat, all day, every day.
• Evaluate the safety and quality of products produced throughout each shift, record all results, and make adjustments to ensure all food and beverages meet Chick-fil-A’s standards including food taste, temperature, and portion size.
• Keep up-to-date with new products rolled out by Chick-fil-A and complete training required to execute the production of new products and procedures according to the Chick-fil-A recipe

Fast and Accurate Service

• Coach the team to prioritize the guest experience, fulfilling orders with urgency and accuracy. Make adjustments as needed to maximize opportunity for efficiency and resolve bottle-necks stalling production.

Genuine Hospitality

• Treat all people with honor, dignity, and respect
• Anticipate guests’ needs and resolve their requests quickly
• Execute the CORE 4 and 2nd Mile Service
• Create a moment of care with each guest
• Engage to recover guests using the HEARD model

Operational Excellence

• Lead with Integrity: Identify and execute the correct procedures for each situation and promote Chick-fil-A’s vision, mission, and values. Commit to execution: Doing the right thing, the right way, every time!
• Lead by Example: Set the pace and expectations for the team by adhering to all policies, responsibilities, and expectations. Be the first to jump to work, offering support and guidance.
• Complete quarterly training to obtain mastery of current and updated products and procedures, and ensure shift and team leaders do the same.
• Communicate restaurant goals to the team, and implement new ideas to drive results toward enhanced operational excellence, team morale, and problem-solving techniques.
• Coach the team to follow policies and procedures by explaining the overall meaning and impact on operations and goals, while maintaining empathy and expressing support.
• Demonstrate proficient knowledge of Health Department, Ecosure, and Deloitte evaluation requirements for serving safe food and competently walk with 3rd party specialists during evaluations.

Perform Daily Leadership Tasks

• Assist and empower Shift Leaders to create, communicate, and oversee a plan for success during each shift that aligns with the overall restaurant goals for each area of the business, and communicate goals, direction, and feedback to the team frequently.
• Approve clock-ins: Ensure all punctuality and appearance/uniform policies are met, and document any infractions.
• Approve clock-outs: Ensure all end of shift responsibilities, and documentations as applicable, have been fulfilled.
• Assist and empower Shift leaders to create and execute a break schedule to ensure all qualifying adults, and all minors take a 30-minute unpaid break according to the policy. Oversee the distribution of break food according to the break meal allowance policy.
• Investigate operations at all times: Evaluate safety, training, team performance, speed of service, food safety and quality, hospitality and cleanliness. Problem-solve and make adjustments to maximize efficiency and quality, driving outcomes toward excellence.

Prevent and address safety risks and failures:

• Be aware of the weather forecast and impact. Ensure wet floor signs are placed during inclement weather. Ensure the team’s safety and oversee position rotations. Collaborate with a Senior or Executive Director to develop a plan for severe weather.
• Manage crises: Notify appropriate emergency services, ensure the safety of team members and guests, and complete Sedgwick claims if team members or guests are injured. Communicate with the Executive Director as soon as possible.
• Ensure all shift checklists are completed, including money and labor tasks.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of restaurant Leadership experience.
• Behavioral conduct history must be in good standing
• Execute all responsibilities according to policies and procedures
• Demonstrate a consistent attitude, aligned with the mission, vision, and values of both Chick-fil-A Corporate and Chick-fil-A Main Street. Maintain a mindset of protecting the brand.
• Demonstrate leadership traits such as character, integrity, social chemistry, and competency.
• Create and fulfill and personal development plan: Complete self-evaluations, set personal goals, and seek constructive feedback from Senior Directors.
• Complete the Leadership Development Program for a Director position.
• Commit to a flexible availability including nights and weekends.
• Maintain ServSafe Certification.

Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate our team values to be considered for this position:

CARE - Serve from the heart

• Cheerful, positive attitude
• Passion for serving and helping others
• Patience and strong interpersonal skills

Celebration - Encourage and celebrate others

• Celebrates others’ talents and achievements
• Collaborative and supportive in a team environment

Accuracy - Deliver consistently accurate service

• Attention to detail
• Multitasking skills
• Organization skills
• Communication and comprehension skills

Reliability - Be dependable for team members and guests

• Consistently present and punctual
• Flexible schedule
• Physical stamina to move quickly and stand for extended periods

Excellence - Pursue excellence in all

• Integrity
• Self-driven to learn, set goals, and problem solve
• Open to constructive feedback
• Stay Humble: A title is about service and responsibility.
• Stay Hungry: Look for more responsibility and new things to learn.
• Stay Smart: Have common sense about how to effectively work with team members and interact with guests.

Meet Our Team:

Chick-fil-A Main Street is a family of talented, warm individuals who aim to foster purposed, meaningful relationships with our surrounding community while demonstrating deep care for our team. Our culture promotes a safe environment to learn and develop while celebrating every accomplishment. One of our favorite things to celebrate is team member growth and advancement. In all of our positions, team members are encouraged to expand their knowledge, enhance their skill-set, and challenge new goals. Leadership opportunities are offered to those who pursue this growth, maintain a team minded attitude, and exemplify a deep desire to serve the community.

Our Vision: To cultivate an environment of growth and care for our team and community.

Our Mission: To serve Suffolk with a caring heart.

Our Values: Care, Celebration, Accuracy, Reliability, Excellence

About Chick-fil-A:

With more than 2000 restaurants in about 47 states, Chick-fil-A operates one of the largest fast-food chains that specializes in chicken menu items. Chairman Truett Cathy founded this chain in 1946, which was originally open 24 hours per day. However, Mr. Cathy established the policy that all restaurants be closed on Sundays to guarantee family time each week, and we continue to honor this today. At Main Street, we strive to honor Mr. Cathy’s legacy and continue building on his vision: \To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A” in a “workplace culture where everyone is treated with honor, dignity, and respect.\

We invite you to grow with us!

location: Main Street (VA) 1018 N Main St, Suffolk, VA 23434, USA

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k)

Job Type: fulltime

Schedule:

• Weekend availability
• Day shift
• Night shift

Education: No education required

Work location: On-site