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Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A

  • Williamsburg, Virginia
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Goal is to manage the restaurant at a high level and learn all you need to know about Chick-fil-A restaurant operations (“Chicken MBA”), so that you can pursue a career with Chick-fil-A long term. Chick-fil-A Mooretown Road long term as a high level leader, to apply for the corporate LDP program.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationWilliamsburg, Virginia

    Description

    Position Objective


    Chick-fil-A Mooretown Road is seeking an individual to join their internal Leadership Development

    Program (LDP). This is a very intentional program in which individuals will rotate through critical areas

    of the restaurant to learn all aspects of the business. During each rotation this individual will be

    receiving vision, coaching, problem solving skills, and instruction on how to develop others and raise

    up talent around them. We are seeking individuals who are self-starters and have a desire to grow, the

    ability to multitask, and have excellent problem solving skills.


    Individuals in the LDP will begin as a team member and work his/her way up through several levels of

    leadership to the Director level while rotating through the different areas of the operation. At the

    Director Level, you will be a top leader in the organization and have the opportunity to shape the

    business daily. Towards the end of the program, individuals can seek the opportunity to remain at

    Chick-fil-A Mooretown Road long term as a high level leader, to apply for the corporate LDP program

    geared towards business ownership, or pursue the corporate Talent Development Program geared

    towards corporate careers at the Chick-fil-A Support Center.

    In the LDP, this individual will be a part of the leadership team, being led and developed by Wrenn

    Holland, the Owner/Operator. This will be a fast-paced environment that requires standing 10+ hours

    each day and working 45+ hours each week. As part of the program, this individual will get to lead

    others, build relationships with customers and team members, and have the ability to capitalize on

    their gifts. We are looking for a self-directed servant leader with a teachable heart, a growth mindset

    Key Responsibilities


    To begin as a team member; develop into a Director; and rotate through various aspects of the business

    (Drive Thru, Front of House, Training, HR, etc) as a Director.

    Goal is to manage the restaurant at a high level and learn all you need to know about Chick-fil-A restaurant operations (“Chicken MBA”), so that you can pursue a career with Chick-fil-A long term.


    Promotion to Certified Trainer - Timeline: 60 days after the program start date.

    Successful completion of initial team member training

    Demonstration of core competencies

    Positive performance evaluations from current trainers & shift leaders

    Completion of all training and approved to step into the role by Talent Director & Owner/Operator

    Promotion to Shift Leader - Timeline: 90 days after the program start date.

    Meet all requirements of Certified Trainer role

    Must complete at least 5 training sessions. This can be with a new hire, and or someone that needs to

    be retrained in a specific area.

    Completion of all Pathway training for the whole restaurant and approved to step into the role by

    Talent Director & Owner/Operator

    Demonstration of leadership skills in shadow shifts with current leaders

    Positive performance evaluations from current Shift Leaders

    Promotion to Director - Timeline: About 120 days after the program start date.

    Meet all requirements of Shift Leader role

    Demonstration of exemplary leadership and problem-solving skills

    Positive performance evaluations from higher Management

    Approval to step into the role by Talent Director & Owner/Operator

    Skills & Experience Needed


    • 2 - 5 years of full-time work experience

    • Bachelor’s Degree Required

    • Proven leadership experience

    • Self-directed and driven leader with mindset of continuous improvement

    • Go-getter with the ability to think and problem solve

    • Willingness and humility to serve others first

    • Strong Communicator (ability to motivate and lead team members)

    • Attention to detail

    • Determination

    • Flexible

    • Patient

    • Efficient


    Day in the life/Schedule (Will be further discussed at time of interview)



    Benefits & Compensations


    Compensation: $23 an hour

    Paid Time Off (PTO): 2 weeks of paid vacation; Closed on Thanksgiving and

    Christmas Day Holidays

    Health Benefits: The operator covers up to $1,875 towards medical, $100 towards

    dental, and $35 towards vision insurance cost for employees. Family plan costs

    vary.


    Meal Discounts: Significant Meal Discounts, free food on shift.

    Work schedule

    • 8 hour shift
    • 10 hour shift
    • Other

    Benefits

    • Paid time off
    • Health insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Life insurance
    • 401(k) matching
    • Employee discount
    • Flexible schedule
    • Other

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