<p>Executive Director (Senior Restaurant Leader)</p> <p>Chick-fil-A Golf Mill - Niles, IL</p> <p>Full-Time | Senior Leadership Role</p> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>The Executive Director is the senior-most leader inside the</p> <p>restaurant, responsible for translating the Operator's vision into daily</p> <p>execution, leadership development, and business results. This role oversees all</p> <p>Directors, Managers, and operations (Front of House and Back of House) and is</p> <p>accountable for building a high-performance culture, driving profitability, and</p> <p>ensuring a consistently remarkable guest experience.</p> <p>Vision: People First, Community Always.</p> <p>Core Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Lead and oversee daily restaurant operations </li><li>Develop and coach Directors, Managers, and future leaders </li><li>Drive sales growth, labor efficiency, and cost control </li><li>Ensure operational excellence and system consistency </li><li>Champion guest experience and hospitality standards </li><li>Partner with Owner/Operator on strategy and execution </li></ul> <p>Compensation & KPI Bonus Structure</p> <p>Base Salary: $80,000 - $95,000+</p> <p>Performance Bonus (Quarterly & Annual): $</p> <p>Labor Efficiency (30%) - Target: 19%-21%</p> <ul> <li>At/Below Target: 100% </li><li>+1%: 75% | +2%: 50% | +3%+: 0% </li></ul> <p>Customer Experience (30%)</p> <ul> <li>Top Tier: 100% </li><li>Meets Standard: 75% </li><li>Below: 50% | Poor: 0% </li></ul> <p>Sales Growth (25%)</p> <ul> <li>8%+: 100% </li><li>5-7%: 75% </li><li>3-4%: 50% | <3%: 0% <p></p> </li></ul> <p>Leadership Development (15%)</p> <ul> <li>Retention + internal promotions tied to payout </li></ul> <p>Total Bonus Potential: $5,000 - $10,000+/yr</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>5+ years leadership experience </li><li>Proven ability to lead leaders </li><li>Strong business acumen </li><li>High emotional intelligence </li><li>Servant leadership mindset </li></ul> <p>Schedule</p> <ul> <li>Monday-Saturday availability </li><li>45-55 hours per week </li><li>Mix of opening, closing, and peak shifts </li></ul> <p>Why Join Us</p> <p>At Chick-fil-A Golf Mill, we are building a</p> <p>high-performance, people-first culture focused on growth, leadership</p> <p>development, and community impact. This role is designed for a leader who wants</p> <p>to make a lasting impact and grow into future senior leadership or</p> <p>Owner/Operator opportunities.</p> <p>Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a job - it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.</p>