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Director

Chick-fil-A
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/13/2026

A Director is tasked with leading the store operations on a day-to-day, moment-by-moment basis. They directly affect the growth and success of the restaurant by maintaining the vision of the Operator through operational success and excellence. They are a main point of contact as it pertains to the business as a whole.

Specific Director roles include Human Resource, Marketing, Drive Thru, Hospitality, Kitchen Operations, Facilities and more.


Roles and responsibilities

  • Grow the business.
  • Able to perform all the responsibilities of a leader such as opening and closing, providing direction, running breaks, handling guest concerns, etc.
  • Attend weekly meetings with other Directors.
  • Drive financial performance by providing feedback & suggestions on how to achieve financial goals.
  • Takes care of people - guests and Team Members.
  • Partner with Directors of Human Resources & Training to recruit, select, on-board, train, and retain team members.
  • Coach's leaders and Team Members; Supervise and lead teams of 3-15 direct reports, 50-80 Team Members
  • Meet with other leaders weekly on their goals.
  • Guard the Brand
  • Ensure that each any and every shift is consistent with the image and culture of Chick-fil-A

Additional Skills

  • Servant leader, team oriented, with a passion for people and world class service
  • Well organized leader with excellent verbal, written, and electronic communications skills.
  • Business acumen – ability to quickly gain an understanding of the business needs and strategy.
  • Must possess ability to drive and manage change; manage multiple and varied tasks and prioritize workload.
  • Accustomed to fast paced work environments.


Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree OR 3-5 years of experience in a related field
  • Work a minimum of 40 hours per week in the restaurant – including evenings, weekends and holidays (limited hours on most holidays); work in position alongside the team based on business needs; available to work a variety of hours in and outside of the restaurant.
  • Effectively coach and give direction.
  • Hold leaders and Team Members accountable for results.
  • Willing to perform the job they ask others to do.
  • Can effectively troubleshoot various issues that may arise.
  • Enthusiastically and passionately lead the entire store team, relate well to others.
  • Be well-versed in all Chick-fil-A procedures.
  • Strategic thinker, goal-oriented, tech-savvy
  • Mature and dependable, good moral character
  • Results and details oriented
  • Ability to make decisions quickly, excellent time management skills.
  • Detailed and keenly observant.
  • Passionate about building relationships with guests


Compensation:

  • Competitive salary
  • Paid vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • 401k
  • Paid leadership training and development opportunities
  • Free food
  • High emphasis on work-life balance
  • Sundays off

Requirements

  • Previous customer service experience preferred.
  • Previous leadership experience an asset.
  • Hard-working
  • Team-oriented
  • Friendly
  • Honest
  • Great customer skills
  • Over 18 years of age required
  • College degree preferred.

Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Referral program
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Salary : $20 - $30

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