Chick-fil-A Restaurant Manager

Company: Chick-fil-A Auburn (ME)

• Join a brand-new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Auburn, Maine, and help build something extraordinary from the ground up!
• Owner/Operator Daniel Jones brings 13 years of Chick-fil-A experience, including extensive restaurant leadership, four years in the Leadership Development Program, and involvement in approximately 30–40 restaurant grand openings.
• Daniel believes great leaders work alongside their teams, lead with authenticity and kindness, and invest in helping others reach their full potential.
• Exciting leadership opportunities in Front of House Operations and Training & Development!
• Help shape the culture, establish operational systems, and develop a high-performing team from day one.
• Be part of a restaurant committed to changing lives in the Auburn-Lewiston community through delicious food and authentic attitudes.
• Chick-fil-A has earned a reputation for exceptional hospitality and meaningful leadership development opportunities.
• Chick-fil-A has awarded over $225 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $29 million total awarded to 16,000+ winners in 2026

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance
• Performance-Based Bonus Opportunities
• Relocation Assistance for Qualifying Candidates
• Never Work on Sundays
• Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development and Mentorship
• Chick-fil-A Scholarship Opportunities
• Opportunity to Help Launch a Brand-New Restaurant
• Overtime Opportunities During Initial Grand Opening Period

Opportunity

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven Restaurant Manager to join the leadership team at a brand-new Chick-fil-A in Auburn, Maine! With opportunities in Front of House Operations and Training & Development, this hands-on management position offers the chance to help build a thriving restaurant, develop future leaders, and make a lasting impact from the ground up.

You'll work alongside Owner/Operator Daniel Jones, an experienced Chick-fil-A leader who believes in leading by example, investing in people, and creating a culture built on hard work, authenticity, and kindness. With the support of one of the nation's most respected restaurant brands, you'll have the opportunity to take ownership, drive results, and help shape a restaurant dedicated to changing lives in the Auburn-Lewiston community.

Your Impact

• Lead daily restaurant operations, ensuring excellence in hospitality, service, quality, and operational efficiency.
• Help establish and refine operational systems, opening and closing procedures, and consistent standards during the restaurant's grand opening.
• Coach, mentor, and develop Team Members and Shift Leaders, helping them grow personally and professionally.
• Support effective onboarding, training, and ongoing development to build a confident, capable team.
• Create an environment of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement through clear communication and constructive feedback.
• Partner with fellow leaders to achieve restaurant goals in guest satisfaction, speed of service, accuracy, and food safety.
• Lead from the front, working alongside the team and demonstrating a willingness to jump in wherever needed.
• Build a culture where hard work, authenticity, and kindness are reflected in every interaction.

Background Profile

• Minimum of two years of proven leadership experience, including coaching, developing, and holding team members accountable.
• Experience leading teams in a fast-paced, hands-on operational environment; restaurant or hospitality leadership experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to provide feedback and navigate challenging conversations.
• Ability to establish processes, solve problems, and maintain high standards in a changing environment.
• Passion for developing people and creating a positive, accountable team culture.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including extended hours during the grand opening period.
• A hardworking, authentic, kind, and coachable leadership approach.
• Ability to work onsite in Auburn, Maine; candidates interested in relocation are encouraged to apply!

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.