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General Manager

Chick-fil-A
Newark, DE Full Time
POSTED ON 6/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/8/2026

Join our team as a General Manager! 


The role of General Manager should actively show a passion for service and for the Chick-fil-a brand. A cheerful attitude accompanied by a desire to get things done makes a great example for all members of your team.


Key Responsibilities: 

  • Leadership of front counter, drive-thru, catering, and/or food production operations.
  • Identify, motivate, train, develop and direct team members to deliver exceptional service and accomplish goals and projects. 
  • Oversees the administrative and operational tasks, including implementation of programs, financial management and analysis, sanitation and safety as well as sets the standards for FOH operating systems and QA standards, hospitality, mentoring and development.
  • Set the standard for signature service and lead by example.

We are looking for individuals who:

  • Have excellent customer service and communication skills.
  • Have both a Bachelor’s degree and experience in the food service and/or customer service industry.
  • Are able to lift 40-60 pounds on a consistent basis.
  • Strong communication/written/verbal skills.
  • Able to work well independently and in a team environment.

Perks of being a Chick-fil-A Team Member:

  • Flexible Hours: We will work with you to arrange a schedule that accommodates your commitments to family, friends, school, or sports.
  • Closed Sundays: Enjoy a guaranteed day off to spend with family and friends, as all Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays.
  • Work Directly With A Chick-fil-A Operator: Gain mentorship from the Operator, who invests time in employees and teaches valuable business skills for the future.
  • College Scholarships: We believe everyone deserves an education and offer Leadership Scholarships to eligible employees who qualify.
  • Competitive Pay: Enjoy a competitive paycheck while working in a nurturing environment that fosters valuable business and interpersonal skills.
  • A Friendly Place to Work: At Chick-fil-A, we view our team members as more than just employees. Our low turnover rate reflects how much people enjoy working here.
  • Opportunity for Advancement: There are many opportunities for growth and development within the Chick-fil-A organization.
  • Health insurance/401K benefits 

At Chick-fil-A, being a General Manager is more than just a job; it's an opportunity for personal and professional growth. 


About the Company: 


Chick-fil-A, Inc., Founder S. Truett Cathy started the business in 1946, when he and his brother, Ben, opened an Atlanta diner known as The Dwarf Grill (later renamed The Dwarf House®). Through the years, that restaurant prospered and led Cathy to further the success of his business. In 1967, Cathy founded and opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta's Greenbriar Shopping Center. Today, Chick-fil-A has the highest same-store sales and is the largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States based on annual system-wide sales. Today, Chick-fil-A is America's #1 fast food restaurant.

Work schedule

  • 8 hour shift
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Benefits

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

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