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Entrepreneur Trainee

A job at Chick-fil-A is more than just a job. It’s a stepping stone to a successful future in the world of business! We are a successful company specializing in hospitality and the service of others. Chick-fil-A is committed to its customers, its employees and its community. We are looking for friendly, enthusiastic people with servant hearts. No experience is necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know!


Chick-fil-A Westside is seeking ambitious and results-driven individuals eager to cultivate their leadership potential within a dynamic, caring team environment. As America's favorite quick-service restaurant, Chick-fil-A is committed to fostering entrepreneurial spirit. Our Westside location boasts a strong track record of developing individuals who have gone on to become successful Chick-fil-A Owners and Operators. This program provides hands-on experience in team coordination, leading impactful initiatives, and making strategic decisions, serving as a launchpad for your entrepreneurial career with Chick-fil-A.


Pay range: 22.75 - 23.00


Our Commitment to you: 

  • Access to focused training by a Leadership team who cares about your professional and personal development
  • Hands-on training to strengthen your business acumen and operational skills with a focus in preparing you for franchise opportunities
  • Work in an environment that fosters positivity, inclusivity and nurtures growth & leadership development 
  • Equip you with life and professional skills that set you apart, inspired by the success of a recognized and rapid expanding brand 

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university 
  • Experience not required - we will teach you all you need to know!
  • Open availability or a flexible schedule that allows for closing shifts
  • Ability to be well organized, maintain concentration and think clearly despite frequent, stressful or unusual interruption
  • Ability to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time 
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds 
  • Skills (must-haves): 
  • Communication skills (both verbal and written)
  • Adaptability and initiative
  • Active-listening
  • Critical and strategic thinking
  • Collaboration 
  • Skills (nice to haves): 
  • Conflict Resolution 
  • Data Analysis
  • Leadership

*Reasonable accommodations may be made


Role Expectations: 

  • Must be coachable and ready to learn Chick-fil-A standards of hospitality 
  • Adheres to company standards and leads by example
  • Commitment to representing self at high level of professional & ethical behavior
  • Displays appropriate emotional maturity
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with many moving parts 
  • Bringing a positive attitude each day and contributing to the overall culture of our restaurant
  • Training and management of a team of 15 - 50
  • Assisting upper management in increasing profitability by ensuring training is executed with an emphasis on promotion of sales and team member productivity
  • Working with upper management to forecast business needs via use of available tools, reports & resources
  • Making data-driven decisions & problem solving
  • Maintaining a work environment that promotes food safety and compliance with health & safety regulations 
  • Work with a sense of urgency 
  • Holds people accountable for their work and coaches appropriately
  • Interacts with guests to build loyalty and ensure return visits

Additional information: 

  • Benefits: 
  • Health Insurance (Medical, Vision & Dental) 
  • 401k + employer matching 
  • Flexible schedule 
  • Paid Time Off 
  • Sundays Off 
  • Scholarship Opportunities

*increase in benefits provided with growth in leadership roles


Chick-fil-A Westside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Benefits

  • Flexible schedule
  • Paid time off
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Employee discount

Chick-fil-A - 405 at Jefferson (Los Angeles)

11750 Jefferson Blvd, Culver City, CA, 90230
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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.