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Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A

  • Orlando, Florida
  • 23 days ago

    Highlights

    The long-term purpose of this role is to develop leaders who may be prepared to pursue future opportunities within the broader Chick-fil-A system, including Chick-fil-A corporate staff roles, the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, future restaurant leadership, or a leadership role in a professional environment. This is a full-time, paid leadership development role designed to provide hands-on experience in restaurant operations, business management, team development, and organizational leadership.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationOrlando, Florida

    Description

    Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is seeking a small number of exceptional college graduates who want to build a meaningful career in leadership.

    This is a full-time, paid leadership development role designed to provide hands-on experience in restaurant operations, business management, team development, and organizational leadership. Participants will work closely with the Owner/Operator and senior leadership team while taking on increasing levels of responsibility over a minimum two-year commitment.


    The long-term purpose of this role is to develop leaders who may be prepared to pursue future opportunities within the broader Chick-fil-A system, including Chick-fil-A corporate staff roles, the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, future restaurant leadership, or a leadership role in a professional environment.

    This program is intended to provide the experience, coaching, business exposure, and leadership foundation needed to become a strong future candidate.

    What You Will Develop

    • Leadership and team development
    • Restaurant operations and execution
    • Business and financial acumen
    • Labor and productivity management
    • Customer experience strategy
    • Training and talent development
    • Problem-solving and decision-making
    • Communication, accountability, and ownership
    • Project leadership and organizational planning

    What You Will Do

    • Learn and perform each major area of restaurant operations
    • Lead shifts and support daily execution
    • Coach and develop Team Members and emerging leaders
    • Own measurable business and operational results
    • Participate in leadership meetings, planning, and performance reviews
    • Complete structured leadership development assignments
    • Lead projects that improve people, processes, and performance
    • Receive regular coaching from the Owner/Operator and senior leaders
    • Build a documented record of leadership growth and business impact

    Who We Are Looking For

    • Bachelor’s degree preferred
    • Minimum two-year leadership commitment
    • Strong interest in long-term leadership within the Chick-fil-A system
    • High personal standards and strong follow-through
    • Humility, initiative, and emotional maturity
    • Willingness to receive direct coaching and accountability
    • Ability to work full-time, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends
    • Desire to develop others, not simply manage tasks
    • Comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced environment

    This Role Is Not

    • A traditional entry-level Team Member position
    • A short-term job between other opportunities
    • A leadership title without operational responsibility

    Leadership at Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is earned through service, consistency, results, and the ability to develop others. All applicants begin as a team member and are promoted within.

    Ideal Candidate

    This opportunity is best suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants significant responsibility, direct coaching, real business experience, and a long-term leadership foundation. The strongest candidates are motivated by growth, impact, responsibility, and the opportunity to become the kind of leader others want to follow.

    This is not an entry-level team member position. We’re looking for individuals who desire a long-term leadership opportunity, are eager to grow through coaching and responsibility, and are committed to investing in both themselves and our team.

    Work schedule

    • Weekend availability
    • Day shift
    • Night shift
    • Holidays

    Benefits

    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • Employee discount
    • Paid training

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