Leader In Training Program

Chick-fil-A is building a second location in Lee's Summit! We are hiring high quality people right now to prepare them to lead at the new Chick-fil-A location when it opens March 2026. Our leadership development plan will teach you our business and develop your leadership skills. Compensation and opportunity: The range in the job posting is the STARTING pay rate, with pay increases available at various milestones in the training program. We promote from within to fill our higher leadership roles of Director and Executive Director, so starting in this program with us is the way to be in line for those top leadership opportunities when they open up. Chick-fil-A Lee’s Summit Leader In Training Program (LIT Program) Chick-fil-A Lee’s Summit will be opening a second location in March of 2026! To prepare for this expansion, we have developed the Leader In Training (LIT) Program. This program is designed to develop newly hired individuals who demonstrate leadership qualities, guiding them through a focused progression of roles—from Team Member to Elite Team Member, Training Lead, and Assistant Team Lead—until they are ready to step into a Team Leader role by our second location's opening in March 2026. If you know anyone who would be a good leader at Chick-fil-A please encourage them to apply. Q: Why was the LIT Program created? A: Internal promotions alone are not enough Team Leaders to fully staff two Chick-fil-A restaurants covering 3 meals a day, 6 days a week by March 2026. This program was designed to bring in new people and get them ready to lead. Q: Do I have to do the LIT Program to become a Team Leader? A: Nope! EVERYONE hired at our store has the opportunity to move through our progression steps to leadership. That’s always been our Operator’s approach to leadership opportunities. When any team member is ready for the next step we are eager to help them progress! Q: If I’m not selected for the LIT Program do I have a shot at still becoming a Team Leader? A: Absolutely! The LIT Program is a very specific, focused program where participants are expected to be ready to serve as a Team Leader by February 1, 2026 so they have a month of practice before we open store #2. However, every team member hired is eligible to progress to leadership at their own pace without the pressure of this particular deadline. Q: Is there still room to accept new people into the program? A: Yes! We have just a few spots left. Time is running out for this rare opportunity, so if you are interested, or know someone who SHOULD be interested, please apply immediately. Q: Are there any required qualifications? A: Yes! Must be a minimum of 16 years old Have a current valid drivers license Display characteristics of personal leadership. Work a minimum 3 shifts/week (20 hours/week avg.) Be available and willing to either open or close twice a week Attend bi-weekly leader meetings Student candidates should have demonstrated leadership abilities and experience leading a group of people Adults should have some experience either training, coaching or leading others Q: Do you have to be full time to be a Team Leader? A: Nope! We have both part-time and full-time Team Leaders. Q: What is the pay rate? A: The starting pay range is listed in the job posting on the Lee’s Summit Chick-fil-A’s careers page. After starting there are four pay raise opportunities as you progress through the developmental milestones, with the goal of all of our Team Leaders making approximately $20/hour (or more) by March 2026. Q: Do you have any Director or Executive Director positions open? A: Not at this time. We have ten Directors now, who will be split between the two locations. Once our second location is open and operating well we will then consider adding additional Director positions at each store. Those Director positions are expected to be filled internally with candidates from our Team Leader associates. We have four Executive Directors at this time and future Executive Director roles will be filled internally from our Director associates.

Schedule Requirements:

• Part-time (3 or 4 shifts / week) and Full-time (5 shifts / week) schedules are available
• Our Team Leaders must be available to either open or close at least 2 times each week. Openers arrive at 6am and closers leave approximately 11:30pm. 

Responsibilities of all Team Leaders:

Supported by experienced, professional Directors at all times, you are never the only leader on shift. Your main areas of focus are ensuring the team members are positioned for success, the team members are completing tasks with excellence so that the restaurant runs effectively and coaching & training team members during your shift.

• Ensure food safety at all times. Food safety is our top priority!
• Participate operationally in day-to-day activities in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant
• Set the tone for a shift, acting as a role model for your team demonstrating teamwork by serving others
• Coordinate the training of new hires during your shift
• Are friendly and can-do in your attitude and outlook, encouraging others
• Communicate with kindness, respect and professionalism to everyone
• Run breaks while ensuring coverage and continuous operational excellence

Team Leaders in the Front of House oversee the hospitality team and ensure guests are well taken care of inside and in the drive thru

• Offer immediate and respectful responses to guests’ needs
• Oversee the counting of cash drawers and finalize day
• Ensure our outside order takers are cared for (rotations, equipment & clothing, safety, etc.)

Team Leaders in the Back of House oversee the kitchen team and food quality throughout the shift

• Ensure food safety is strictly adhered to at all times
• Ensure all catering orders are promptly fulfilled

Qualifications and Requirements:

• You have experience leading others in some capacity. You've led an endeavor, a group or an effort where you were in charge of a group of people to get something done as a team.
• Food service experience is NOT REQUIRED. However, the ability to learn our business and embody the spirit of hospitality is. If you have the aptitude and qualities we look for in leadership then we are happy to teach you our business.
• You move quickly. We are a fast-paced, high volume business who strives to serve guests and one another with speed and excellence.
• You consistently demonstrate our core values and embrace the Chick-fil-A culture.
• You are committed to excellence in what you do AND you also care about the people on your team.
• You have strong personal character, integrity, and are very reliable.
• You take initiative and work with a sense of urgency.
• You lead by example. You honor and respect the policies and expectations of our owner and Chick-fil-A.
• You demonstrate to others what teamwork looks like through your actions and attitude.
• Valid driver's license. Our leaders participate in catering deliveries and drive company vehicles.
• Please do not apply for this opportunity if you are under 16 yrs old or have no work experience

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun, respectful work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed every Sunday!)
• We support you reaching your goals through educational support and developmental opportunities
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement savings! If you're 21 and work 1,000 hours we contribute $ to a 401k for you
• Life insurance is provided

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Referral program
• Employee discount
• Paid training
• Profit sharing
• Other
• Life insurance