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Chick-fil-A Chief Leadership Officer

raleigh, NC

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Job Description

Company: Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing

Owner/Operator Kelly McKeown has been an Operator for 15+ years, following in her father's footsteps who was an Operator for 47 years

Kelly recently opened Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing in September 2024, and enjoys building leaders and mentoring one-on-one

Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing is growing rapidly and is currently over $11 million in volume with incredible fast pace, and growth opportunity

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 )

Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024

Value and Appreciate Employees Competitive Pay

Health Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid maternity/paternity leave

401(k)

Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges

Never work on Sundays

Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities

Overtime Available

Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Chief Leadership Officer to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Capital Crossing . This is a high-level leadership opportunity for someone who is passionate about developing other leaders, driving results, and helping build an organization prepared for continued growth.

Working closely alongside the Owner/Operator, the Chief Leadership Officer will help develop and align a strong team of Directors, strengthen leadership systems and accountability, and contribute to the strategic direction of an $11M+ restaurant. This position is ideal for a humble, driven leader who combines a genuine heart for people with strong business acumen and the ability to influence others.

Your Impact Maintain a hands-on leadership presence in daily restaurant operations, working alongside the team and stepping into Front of House and Back of House operations as the business requires

Work a flexible schedule and oversee restaurant operations across varying dayparts, ensuring excellence in food safety, hospitality, speed of service, quality, and operational execution

Lead, coach, and develop a strong team of Directors across Front of House, Back of House, and Administrative functions

Build a healthy, high-performance leadership culture centered on humility, accountability, trust, and results

Develop leaders through intentional coaching, feedback, delegation, and individual development plans

Partner with the Owner/Operator and senior leadership team to establish priorities, solve business challenges, and execute long-term goals

Use restaurant metrics and business results to identify opportunities, create solutions, and improve performance

Strengthen leadership systems and processes that create consistency and can scale as the organization grows

Hold leaders accountable to performance expectations while maintaining strong relationships and a genuine investment in their development

Drive profitability by identifying operational inefficiencies, improving productivity, reducing waste, and supporting strategic growth initiatives

Background Profile 4+ years of high-level restaurant management

Proven experience developing other managers and leaders

Strong business acumen with the ability to understand restaurant performance, metrics, labor, and profitability

Demonstrated ability to lead with humility, professionalism, and accountability

Strategic thinker who can identify opportunities and take ownership of solutions

Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence and align other leaders

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Passion for Chick-fil-A's values

Desire for a long-term leadership career with the opportunity for increased responsibility as the organization grows

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP .

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raleigh, NC, 27601, US

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