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Chick-fil-A Drive-thru Director

Cooper Connect
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 3/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2026

Company: Chick-fil-A South Two Notch Road & I-20

  • Operator, Aaron Ellison, has been an Operator for 17 years
  • Aaron grew up as a missionary in Africa, and was a Youth Pastor before pursuing Chick-fil-A
  • Aaron Ellison is hands on in the business and truly cares for his team
  • This store’s annual sales volume is $11 million
  • Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
  • Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
  • Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Service All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
  • Chick-fil-A has awarded $119 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000 winners in 2024

Value and Appreciate Employees

  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • 401k Matching
  • Bonus Opportunities Available
  • Uniform Allowance
  • Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
  • Never work on Sundays
  • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
  • Overtime Available

Opportunity

We are looking for an energetic and charismatic Drive Thru Director to join our team at Chick-fil-A South Two Notch Road & I-20. This “hands-on” management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly-esteemed restaurant chain in the nation while providing a clear roadmap for your professional growth and development. The Drive-thru is a critical component to our restaurant. It delivers as much as 75% of our sales, which means you will have the biggest opportunity to impact more guests and increase profitability than any other manager on our team.

Your Impact

  • Delivering operational excellence, working through all areas of the Drive-Thru to ensure a remarkable guest experience
  • Building high performance teams, identifying and coaching leaders for the Drive-thru
  • Manage a close knit team of 20 , creating an inspiring vision, coaching and holding people accountable to high standards
  • Increasing profitability through implementing procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, and promote sales
  • Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety
  • Increase overall restaurant results, working cross-functionally with other department leaders through attending weekly meetings and setting high-level collaborative goals

Background Profile

  • 2 years of Restaurant Leadership experience (required)
  • Exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment
  • Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
  • Passion for Chick-fil-A's values
  • Charismatic and motivational personality
  • Busy body that has high energy and enthusiasm
  • Open Availability

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.



Salary : $49,000 - $62,000

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