Chick-fil-A Manager

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 60,821-60,821 / year

Posted on Jul 31, 2026
Working Title Chick-fil-A Manager
Department Housing: Chick-fil-A-12426
Requisition Number S_260609
Posting Open Date 07/30/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 08/12/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Chick-fil-A Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations and long-term strategic management of the Chick-fil-A restaurant located in the Nebraska City Union, ensuring operational excellence, exceptional customer service, and achievement of business objectives.

The Chick-fil-A Manager will:
  • Demonstrate a commitment to exceptional leadership and customer service
  • Foster and maintain a safe, welcoming environment for customers and team members
  • Exercise independent judgment and discretion in managing the overall operations of the retail location
  • Recruit, hire, train, supervise, and develop team members
  • Ensure all staff meet the operational, service, and brand standards of Chick-fil-A and University Dining
  • Maintain high levels of customer satisfaction and product quality
  • Monitor and manage financial performance, including reviewing sales trends and implementing strategies to achieve business goals
  • Forecast inventory needs and order products and supplies to support efficient operations
  • Ensure compliance with safety, security, and operational policies and procedures within the store
  • Uphold the brand standards for branded restaurant concepts it oversees
Schedule varies and includes evenings, late nights, and weekend shifts.

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Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or equivalent education/experience. Food-related, business, or hotel/restaurant management field.
  • Four years of food service experience with demonstrated career progression, showing increased leadership and responsibility.
  • Experience managing a cash-handling operation necessary.
  • Must exhibit a firm knowledge of excellent food service management practices to include food production, service styles, team building, hiring, staff development, and training.
  • Food Handler’s permit or ability to obtain by passing the Safety and Sanitation test required.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in relevant food/dietetic/hospitality or business field.
  • Knowledge of cost controls, inventory controls and food safety/sanitation programs necessary.
  • Knowledge of personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail and internet necessary.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $60,821/yr. minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Jeremy Richter
jrichter12@unl.edu
4024728164
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Evenings, late nights, and weekend shifts.
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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