Restaurant Leadership Development Program
Certified Trainer → Team Leader → Director
Pay: $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!
