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SOAR Leadership Development Program (17+)

Full-time
Rate of pay$17 - 22 per hour

Lead with Purpose. Grow from the Ground Up.

The SOAR Leadership Development Program at Chick-fil-A 28th & Beltline and Cascade is a dynamic, two-year, hands-on experience built for recent college graduates who are eager to develop as operational leaders. This is not a corporate office track—it’s an in-restaurant, operations-driven program where you’ll lead teams, manage day-to-day restaurant functions, and make decisions that directly impact business outcomes.

As a SOAR participant, you’ll be embedded in every aspect of restaurant operations. From mastering the fundamentals of kitchen and front-of-house execution to managing team performance and driving operational excellence, you’ll learn by doing. You’ll take on real leadership responsibilities from day one, supported by structured development, intentional coaching, and active mentorship from experienced Chick-fil-A Operators and directors.

This program is designed to prepare you for a long-term leadership career—whether that’s pursuing Chick-fil-A franchise ownership, joining the Chick-fil-A Support Center, or stepping into leadership roles in other industries.

But it starts here: in the restaurant, with the people, the challenges, and the daily decisions that shape great leaders.

At Chick-fil-A 28th & Beltline and Cascade, we believe operational excellence is the foundation of great leadership. If you're ready to lead from the front and grow through real-world experience, SOAR will give you the tools and opportunities to do just that.

Chick-fil-A - 28th & Beltline

2750 E Beltline Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
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This job posting is for an opportunity at a Chick-fil-A® Restaurant business independently owned and operated by a local franchised Operator. If you choose to apply for this position, you understand and acknowledge that your application and any information included with it will only be submitted to the Operator. Chick-fil-A, Inc. will not receive a copy of your employment application and will not be involved in any decisions regarding whether to hire you. If you are hired for this position, you also understand and acknowledge that the Operator’s restaurant business will be your employer, not Chick-fil-A, Inc., and that the Operator is solely responsible for all decisions related to your employment, including hiring, firing, discipline, compensation, scheduling and supervision.