Restaurant Operations Manager – Leadership Development

Job overview

Restaurant Operations Manager – Leadership Development is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA. Compensation is $50,000–$70,000 per year. The opportunity supports Chick-fil-A Lindale’s vision to be a blessing and serve with excellence, with direct mentorship from the Owner/Operator. The role develops restaurant leadership capability through hands-on experience across operations. Responsibilities include leading and developing teams, coaching team members and emerging leaders, owning results related to people, operations, and guest experience, supporting community engagement, and learning through direct mentorship with a path toward future leadership.

What you'll do

• Learn and lead restaurant operations
• build and develop teams
• coach team members and emerging leaders
• own results related to people, operations, and guest experience
• support community engagement
• develop through mentorship from the Owner/Operator.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

restaurant operations manager

leadership development

restaurant operations

team development

coaching

guest experience

community engagement

cedar rapids ia

cooper connect

$50k–$70k per year

health insurance

dental insurance

401(k) match

never work sundays

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting lists employer-contributed health insurance, dental insurance, two weeks of paid time off, a 401(k) with matching, tuition discounts at over 100 colleges, and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The posting describes a leadership development path toward a future Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator or Operating Partner and states employees never work on Sundays.

About the employer

Cooper Connect is hiring for this role. Industry: Limited-Service Restaurants. Sector: 72.