Cooper Connect
Chick‑fil‑A Lincoln Park
Pay:
$54,340 – $64,220 annually
Type:
Full-Time (45 hours/week)
Schedule:
Open availability, including Fridays and Saturdays
Opportunity Chick‑fil‑A Lincoln Park is seeking a
Restaurant Manager – Talent & Training
to join our leadership team. This is a
hands‑on leadership role
designed for someone passionate about
people development, training systems, and building strong teams
in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.
This role is approximately 25% restaurant operations and 75% talent, training, and people leadership. You will lead from the floor while owning the systems that recruit, onboard, develop, and retain team members. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a
Talent Director or senior people leader
within Chick‑fil‑A.
You’ll work closely with the Owner/Operator to shape culture, develop leaders, and ensure the restaurant has the right people in the right seats.
Why Chick‑fil‑A Lincoln Park
This Chick‑fil‑A is led by Owner/Operator, Marcel Smith who places a strong emphasis on
authentic leadership and leading by example
Clear internal growth paths from Team Member → Leader → Director
Commitment to developing people beyond the restaurant through mentorship, education, and community partnerships
This is a location where leaders are developed to
impact lives , not just run shifts.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Meals provided while working
Sundays off — always
Leadership development and advancement pathways
Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
Your Impact
Lead daily restaurant operations while modeling Chick‑fil‑A standards in FOH and BOH
Own
recruiting, interviewing, and staffing strategy
for a 120+ person team
Oversee onboarding and training systems to ensure team members are set up for success
Coach and develop trainers, team leaders, and emerging leaders
Partner with leaders to build clear growth paths for team members at all levels
Support administrative people processes such as application communication, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
Background Profile
2+ years of experience building and leading teams
Passion for
training, coaching, and developing others
Willingness to work hands‑on in restaurant operations
Experience interviewing, onboarding, or training team members
Strong organizational and communication skills
Appreciation for diversity and community connection
Bachelor’s degree preferred (community college or equivalent experience welcomed)
Alignment with Chick‑fil‑A values and a heart for people
Restaurant or formal HR experience is helpful, but not required for the right leadership candidate.
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Pay:
$54,340 – $64,220 annually
Type:
Full-Time (45 hours/week)
Schedule:
Open availability, including Fridays and Saturdays
Opportunity Chick‑fil‑A Lincoln Park is seeking a
Restaurant Manager – Talent & Training
to join our leadership team. This is a
hands‑on leadership role
designed for someone passionate about
people development, training systems, and building strong teams
in a fast‑paced restaurant environment.
This role is approximately 25% restaurant operations and 75% talent, training, and people leadership. You will lead from the floor while owning the systems that recruit, onboard, develop, and retain team members. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a
Talent Director or senior people leader
within Chick‑fil‑A.
You’ll work closely with the Owner/Operator to shape culture, develop leaders, and ensure the restaurant has the right people in the right seats.
Why Chick‑fil‑A Lincoln Park
This Chick‑fil‑A is led by Owner/Operator, Marcel Smith who places a strong emphasis on
authentic leadership and leading by example
Clear internal growth paths from Team Member → Leader → Director
Commitment to developing people beyond the restaurant through mentorship, education, and community partnerships
This is a location where leaders are developed to
impact lives , not just run shifts.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Paid time off
Meals provided while working
Sundays off — always
Leadership development and advancement pathways
Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
Your Impact
Lead daily restaurant operations while modeling Chick‑fil‑A standards in FOH and BOH
Own
recruiting, interviewing, and staffing strategy
for a 120+ person team
Oversee onboarding and training systems to ensure team members are set up for success
Coach and develop trainers, team leaders, and emerging leaders
Partner with leaders to build clear growth paths for team members at all levels
Support administrative people processes such as application communication, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
Background Profile
2+ years of experience building and leading teams
Passion for
training, coaching, and developing others
Willingness to work hands‑on in restaurant operations
Experience interviewing, onboarding, or training team members
Strong organizational and communication skills
Appreciation for diversity and community connection
Bachelor’s degree preferred (community college or equivalent experience welcomed)
Alignment with Chick‑fil‑A values and a heart for people
Restaurant or formal HR experience is helpful, but not required for the right leadership candidate.
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