Do you desire to pursue business or business ownership and need to take your first professional step after college? Do you love Chick-fil-A and want to learn more about what makes it one of the most respected and successful organizations in America? If so, Chick-fil-A Eau Claire has a business leadership opportunity for soon-to-graduate seniors and/or recent graduates that may be a great fit for you.
We are looking for growing leaders ready to join our newly launched Leadership Development Program. This program is a 24-32 month commitment and takes individuals through every area of the business to get hands-on experience and learn how to successfully own/operate their own business.
If selected, you would move quickly from Team Member to Coordinator. As a Coordinator, you would get to own an entire area of the business. You would also receive personal and professional development (led by a seasoned leadership coach and the local Chick-fil-A Operator) and lead real business results.
The goal of this program is that within the 24-32 month time frame, you would be ready to apply to Chick-fil-A, Inc's Corporate Development Program, be ready for promotion to Restaurant Director at Chick-fil-A Eau Claire, or be ready to launch into your next opportunity with a major head start.
The best fit for this role is someone who:
- Has a passion for people
- Desires personal and professional growth and development through accountability and feedback
- Takes initiative and solves problems independently
- Wants to work closely with a Chick-fil-A Owner (bi-weekly 1:1 meetings for development, coaching, discipleship, and growth)
- Desires to learn about business leadership through hands-on experience within an organization
- Loves to see tangible results
- Enjoys working on their feet in a fast-paced team environment (not in a cubicle)
- Wants to give themselves a chance to become a business owner, including becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator
Qualifications
- Recent or upcoming college graduate
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Strong communication skills
- Proven skills in organization and attentiveness to details
- Ability to work on your feet up to 10+ hours a day
- Comfortable lifting +40lbs regularly
- Previous leadership experience preferred
Benefits
- $22/hr starting pay with wage increase opportunities
- Full health insurance coverage, including vision and dental
- Free food every day
- A monthly food budget for family/friends
- Professional coaching
- Gym membership
- Phone bill reimbursement
- Clothing reimbursement
- Real responsibility and ownership in 6 months or less
- Uplifting, positive work environment
- Never work on a Sunday
Total package of yearly wages + benefits: $72,460
The Path
- First 2 weeks: Intensive team member training to get complete understanding of the Front of House area
- Months 1-3: mastery of all positions in the area to be ready for Shift Lead responsibility by month 3
- Months 4-6: mastery of the shift, day, and week to be ready for Coordinator responsibility by month 6
- Months 7-12: complete mastery of all areas + responsibilities in Front of House. Potential for Director-level opportunity at month 12
- Months 13-18: mastery of all positions in Back of House while maintaining Coordinator/Director position
- Months 19-24: refine business skills, personal development, and communication in preparation for launch to next opportunity
- Months 24+: launch to Career opportunity with Chick-fil-A, Inc, or continue into Director position at Chick-fil-A Eau Claire
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training