Full-Time · Hourly · Founding Team

Operations Manager

Outcome-focused expectations and 6-month success definition for the Operations Manager role at Chick-fil-A Hueytown.

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At 6 months, you are the operational backbone of the restaurant: you create consistent execution, calm control during peak periods, and guest-ready standards across shifts. You consistently:

6-month success definition

At 6 months, you are the operational backbone of the restaurant: you create consistent execution, calm control during peak periods, and guest-ready standards across shifts. You consistently:

  • Turn expectations into repeatable routines.
  • Improve consistency in speed, accuracy, hospitality, and cleanliness.
  • Develop leaders who can run strong shifts without constant oversight.
  • Identify problems early and solve them at the root.
  • Hold standards with fairness, clarity, and follow-through.

Primary objectives (next 6 months)

Build consistent daily execution

Outcome: The operation runs predictably well across days and shifts.

Measured by (public metrics):

  • Fewer “good shift / bad shift” swings
  • Strong shift handoffs and prepared rush periods
  • Clear routines that the team follows without reminders

Improve guest experience through operational discipline

Outcome: Guests experience fast, friendly, accurate service.

Measured by (public metrics):

  • Reduced recurring service issues
  • Strong service recovery habits across leaders
  • Team maintains hospitality even under pressure

Maintain guest-ready standards for cleanliness and food-safe work

Outcome: The restaurant stays clean, organized, and food-safe every day.

Measured by (public metrics):

  • Standards are visible during operating hours (not just at close)
  • Safe food handling and hygiene are consistent across shifts
  • Problems are addressed immediately and verified

Develop leaders and build accountability

Outcome: Team Leaders grow into confident shift owners.

Measured by (public metrics):

  • Leaders set clear expectations and coach consistently
  • Fewer repeated coaching issues
  • Leaders follow through and close loops

Key responsibilities

  • Establish and reinforce routines that drive speed, accuracy, hospitality, and standards.
  • Coach and develop Team Leaders and Trainers.
  • Monitor execution, remove obstacles, and solve recurring issues.
  • Align staffing and shift plans with expected demand.
  • Communicate clearly with the Executive Director on priorities, risks, and progress.

What “great” looks like (behaviors)

  • Predictability: You reduce chaos by building repeatable systems.
  • High standards, low drama: Corrections are direct, fair, and timely.
  • Root-cause thinking: You solve the real problem, not the symptom.
  • Leader-maker: You build people who can lead well without you.
  • Visibility: You’re present where the work happens.

Accountability & support

  • You’ll be supported with clear priorities, access to performance indicators, and leadership alignment.
  • Performance is evaluated by consistency of execution, leader development, and the guest experience outcomes created by your systems.

Last updated: March 24, 2026

Sound like you?

We'd love to hear from you. This is a founding team — the people who join now help set the standard for everything that comes after.

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"We didn't build a restaurant. We built a place where people matter." — Tim Sweetman, Owner/Operator