Restaurant Director

Cooper Connect•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

Owner/Operator, Eric Benting, is a present and engaged leader who truly cares about his team. He leads by example, invests time in coaching, and is deeply committed to helping each individual grow personally and professionally. Guided by the mission to win hearts and serve the community with care, Eric leads with core values at the forefront—putting customers first, prioritizing team over self, treating others with honor and respect, and upholding integrity in all things. 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 Experience 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 $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024 We are looking for an enthusiastic Restaurant Director to join our team at Chick -fil -A. This “hands -on” management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly -esteemed restaurant chain in the nation. This leadership opportunity provides autonomy, allowing you to take ownership in generating results and impacting the lives of both your team and guests. You will work alongside a successful Franchisee while receiving unprecedented support from one of the most successful brands in the country.

Requirements

2 years of Leadership experience
Passion for Chick -fil -A's values

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Hospitality experience (preferred)
Proven track record of developing others

Responsibilities

Delivering operational excellence & coordinating with other leaders to deliver remarkable results across all areas of the restaurant
Building high performance teams, identifying and coaching leaders for both Front of House and Back of House operations
Managing a team of 100+, creating an inspiring vision, coaching and holding people accountable to high standards
Increasing profitability through implementing procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, & promote sales
Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety
Increasing overall restaurant results, working cross -functionally with other department leaders through attending weekly meetings and setting high -level collaborative goals.