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Company: Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons
Owner/Operator Ben Winner has been an Operator since 2018, and with Chick-fil-A since 2012
Ben is a former member of the Marine Corps Reserves and has been deployed previously
Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons has grown in sales every year Ben has been the Owner/Operator, and is almost an $11 million restaurant
Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
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 Salary
Health Insurance stipend, plus dental, and vision
Paid Vacation
Access to business coaching
Moving stipend and relocation assistance if needed
Partnership with Missouri Baptist University (free undergrad or MBA classes)
Never work on Sundays
Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
Overtime Available
Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons. As the second-in-command to the Owner/Operator, the General Manager plays a vital role in overseeing the entire restaurant operation. This position is ideal for a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow with one of the most respected brands in the restaurant industry. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity designed to develop and refine your skills while offering a clear path for professional advancement. You will be empowered to make decisions that impact every area of the business as if you were the franchise owner. The General Manager will lead a team of three executive directors and six restaurant directors, to maximize restaurant metrics, people development, and connect with the local community.
Your Impact
Oversee all daily operations, ensuring excellence in food safety, customer service, speed, and hospitality
Lead and develop the restaurant’s leadership team across the Front of House, Back of House, and Administrative departments
Manage and inspire a team of 100+ team members, driving alignment with core values and operational goals
Build a high-performance culture by coaching leaders, holding teams accountable, and providing clear direction
Promote food safety and workplace safety through consistent systems and training
Drive profitability by identifying operational inefficiencies, reducing waste, and supporting strategic growth initiatives
Foster a healthy team culture by addressing performance and interpersonal issues directly, using established coaching frameworks
Collaborate cross-functionally with department heads, contributing to high-level planning, team meetings, and long-term goal setting
Background Profile
Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
Previous experience in leading teams of other leaders/managers with proven results and people development
Analytical mindset, data-driven approach when making decisions
Hospitality Experience
Previous Chick-fil-A leadership experience (preferred)
Desire for a long-term career within Chick-fil-A
Apply now Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.
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Owner/Operator Ben Winner has been an Operator since 2018, and with Chick-fil-A since 2012
Ben is a former member of the Marine Corps Reserves and has been deployed previously
Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons has grown in sales every year Ben has been the Owner/Operator, and is almost an $11 million restaurant
Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
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 Salary
Health Insurance stipend, plus dental, and vision
Paid Vacation
Access to business coaching
Moving stipend and relocation assistance if needed
Partnership with Missouri Baptist University (free undergrad or MBA classes)
Never work on Sundays
Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities
Overtime Available
Opportunity We are seeking a dynamic and experienced General Manager to join our leadership team at Chick-fil-A Green Mount Commons. As the second-in-command to the Owner/Operator, the General Manager plays a vital role in overseeing the entire restaurant operation. This position is ideal for a leader with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to grow with one of the most respected brands in the restaurant industry. This is a hands‑on leadership opportunity designed to develop and refine your skills while offering a clear path for professional advancement. You will be empowered to make decisions that impact every area of the business as if you were the franchise owner. The General Manager will lead a team of three executive directors and six restaurant directors, to maximize restaurant metrics, people development, and connect with the local community.
Your Impact
Oversee all daily operations, ensuring excellence in food safety, customer service, speed, and hospitality
Lead and develop the restaurant’s leadership team across the Front of House, Back of House, and Administrative departments
Manage and inspire a team of 100+ team members, driving alignment with core values and operational goals
Build a high-performance culture by coaching leaders, holding teams accountable, and providing clear direction
Promote food safety and workplace safety through consistent systems and training
Drive profitability by identifying operational inefficiencies, reducing waste, and supporting strategic growth initiatives
Foster a healthy team culture by addressing performance and interpersonal issues directly, using established coaching frameworks
Collaborate cross-functionally with department heads, contributing to high-level planning, team meetings, and long-term goal setting
Background Profile
Bachelor's Degree (highly preferred)
Previous experience in leading teams of other leaders/managers with proven results and people development
Analytical mindset, data-driven approach when making decisions
Hospitality Experience
Previous Chick-fil-A leadership experience (preferred)
Desire for a long-term career within Chick-fil-A
Apply now Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.
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