Restaurant Leadership Development Program

Certified Trainer → Team Leader → Director

Pay: $16.50–$30.00 per hour

Compensation: $16.50–$30.00 per hour, based on experience, performance, and leadership progression. Full-time team members have the opportunity to earn up to $65,000 annually.

Position Type

Full-Time (40–50 hours per week)

About the Role

Are you looking for more than just a job? Do you want to build a career with a company that values leadership, personal growth, and serving others?

At Chick-fil-A, we believe great leaders are developed through experience, coaching, and a commitment to excellence. Our Restaurant Leadership Development Program is designed for individuals who want to grow through our leadership pathway while making a positive impact on our team and our guests.

As you develop, you’ll have the opportunity to advance through our leadership roles:

·      Certified Trainer

·      Team Leader

·      Director

Each step provides additional leadership responsibilities, professional development, and opportunities for increased compensation.

What You’ll Do

As part of our leadership team, you will:

·      Lead shifts while creating an exceptional guest experience

·      Coach, encourage, and develop Team Members

·      Train new employees using Chick-fil-A standards

·      Maintain excellence in food safety and food quality

·      Assist with scheduling, labor management, and inventory

·      Build a culture of teamwork, accountability, and hospitality

·      Help identify and develop future leaders

·      Lead teams of 25–35 Team Members during each shift

·      Support an overall restaurant team of more than 100 Team Members

·      Demonstrate servant leadership by putting people first

What We’re Looking For

·      Leadership experience in restaurant, hospitality, retail, or customer service is preferred

·      Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

·      Positive attitude and strong work ethic

·      High level of integrity and professionalism

·      Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

·      Ability to motivate and develop others

·      Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

·      Passion for serving others and creating remarkable guest experiences

·      College degree preferred but not required

Our Leadership Expectations

Successful leaders demonstrate:

·      Strong character and integrity

·      Emotional intelligence

·      Excellent communication

·      Accountability

·      Initiative

·      Adaptability

·      Team building

·      Conflict resolution

·      Effective delegation

·      A servant’s heart

Our hospitality standards include:

·      Creating eye contact

·      Sharing a smile

·      Speaking with a friendly tone

·      Saying “My Pleasure”

·      Going the Second Mile to serve every guest with excellence

Benefits

·      Competitive hourly pay

·      Opportunity to earn up to $65,000 annually

·      Health Insurance

·      401(k)

·      Paid Time Off

·      Flexible scheduling

·      Closed every Sunday

·      Leadership coaching and mentoring

·      Scholarship opportunities

·      Clear advancement opportunities

·      Positive, team-focused work environment

Schedule

·      Full-Time

·      40–50 hours per week

·      Monday–Saturday

·      Weekend availability required

·      Closed Sundays

Why Chick-fil-A?

Working at Chick-fil-A is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to grow personally and professionally while making a difference in the lives of others. We are committed to developing leaders from within and providing a positive, encouraging environment where you can build a meaningful career.

If you’re passionate about serving others, leading with excellence, and growing your career, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and begin your leadership journey with Chick-fil-A!

Chick-fil-A restaurants are independently owned and operated by franchised Operators who make all employment decisions.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Other