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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 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
  

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.