Chick-fil-A Executive Director

Cooper Connect
Belleville, IL
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

Lead and develop the restaurant's team of Directors, providing coaching, accountability, and clear strategic direction. Evaluate the business as a whole, proactively identifying gaps, opportunities, and areas for improvement across operations, people, and financial performance.

What You Will Do

Partner closely with the Owner/Operator on high-level business strategy, organizational priorities, and long-term goal setting. Build alignment across departments and leaders, ensuring shared priorities translate into consistent execution throughout the organization.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Drive restaurant performance by analyzing key metrics, identifying trends, and turning data into actionable strategies. Foster a healthy team culture by addressing performance and interpersonal issues directly, using established coaching frameworks.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
  • Previous experience leading and developing a team of other leaders/managers with proven results
  • Proven ability to think strategically, identify business gaps, and turn opportunities into action
  • Strong business acumen with an entrepreneurial mindset
  • Hospitality experience
  • Previous Chick-fil-A leadership experience (preferred)

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance stipend, plus dental, and vision
  • Paid Vacation
  • Access to business coaching
  • Moving stipend and relocation assistance if needed
  • Partnership with Missouri Baptist University (free undergrad or MBA classes)
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