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Leadership & Business Development Program

Leadership & Business Development Program


3-Year Post-Graduate Development Opportunity

You have the degree. Now build the experience.


Chick-fil-A is seeking ambitious college graduates for a structured three-year Leadership & Business Development Program, organized into 12-month development segments and designed to provide the real-world experience needed to become a competitive candidate in today’s professional workforce.

Throughout the program, you’ll receive increasing opportunities to learn the business, lead people, manage operations, and impact real business results.


You’ll gain hands-on experience in:

  • Leading shifts and managing daily operations
  • Coaching, developing, and leading a team
  • Learning every area of restaurant operations
  • Reading and understanding business reports
  • Managing labor and productivity
  • Understanding food cost and profitability
  • Tracking IPO and other key performance metrics
  • Marketing and community engagement
  • Setting goals, solving problems, and improving results

This isn’t just about learning business concepts—you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership, make decisions, and directly impact the numbers, giving you measurable accomplishments and leadership experience to build your resume.


The program is designed for graduates interested in future opportunities with Chick-fil-A Corporate or field staff, as well as careers in management, operations, marketing, HR, entrepreneurship, or other professional fields.


Bachelor’s degree required. Restaurant experience is not required.


We’re looking for ambitious, teachable, hardworking graduates who want responsibility, welcome feedback, and are serious about growing as leaders and business professionals.


Full-Time | Competitive Pay | Benefits | Paid Development | Bonus Opportunities | Sundays Off


Build more than a resume. Build the experience behind it.


Location: Cleveland (GA) FSU


Ready to take the next step in your career with Chick-fil-A? Apply today and become part of a deliciously fun and rewarding journey!

Work schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • 10 hour shift
  • Night shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime

Supplemental pay

  • Bonus pay

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Employee discount
  • Paid training

Chick-fil-A - Cleveland (GA) FSU

25 W Underwood St, Cleveland, GA, 30528
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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.