Chick-fil-A Careers
Gaithersburg
Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program

Full-time

The Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to cultivate the next generation of leaders within the organization by combining leadership theory, personality assessments, hands-on restaurant operational experience, and strategic thinking. This two-year program focuses on equipping leaders with the necessary skills to effectively manage teams, optimize business operations, and drive Chick-fil-A’s commitment to excellence and hospitality.

Program Benefits:

Holistic leadership development integrating operational expertise, emotional intelligence, strategic thinking, and personal growth.
Strong focus on Chick-fil-A’s core values of hospitality, integrity, and excellence.
Hands-on leadership experience with real-world applications in restaurant operations.
Access to mentorship and networking opportunities with senior leaders.

This two-year journey is structured to create well-rounded, effective leaders who are prepared to lead not only within Chick-fil-A but in any organization they choose to influence in the future.

Chick-fil-A - Gaithersburg

705 Progress Wy, Gaithersburg, MD, 20879

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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.