Program Overview
The Leadership Development Program at Chick-fil-A Greenfield is designed for highly ambitious leaders who desire to one day become Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators. Over a two-year intensive leadership journey, candidates will learn to run and lead every part of our business, gaining the skills and results required to be a competitive franchise candidate within Chick-fil-A, Inc.
This is not an entry-level role. Participants will be expected to operate at a Director-level quickly - leading teams while being developed as both a strong leader of people and a business operator capable of running a multi-million-dollar restaurant.
The expectation is high. The potential reward is even higher.
What You Will Learn & Lead
Participants will rotate through and eventually own outcomes in core areas of the business, including:
Business Operations
- Lead teams to consistently deliver operational excellence
- Manage labor stewardship, throughput, and daily production flow
- Ensure food safety, speed of service, and quality standards
People Leadership
- Involved in Recruiting, interviewing, and selecting high-caliber talent
- Coach and develop leaders at all levels
- Lead accountability systems, performance reviews, and team culture initiatives
Financial Return
- Understand and influence P&L drivers
- Analyze cost controls, inventory systems, and labor margin strategies
- Lead initiatives that improve bottom-line profit
Sales & Brand Growth
- Drive local restaurant marketing initiatives
- Build community partnerships and brand reputation
- Lead guest experience strategies that fuel long-term sales growth
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for individuals who are:
- Entrepreneurial and career-driven
- Excellent with people, coaching, and communication
- Highly disciplined, competitive, and resilient
- Hungry to learn and humble enough to be coached
- Motivated by excellence, not comfort
Preferred Background
- 2+ years of leadership or management experience
- (Restaurant experience helpful, but not required — we train leaders.)
- College Degree (preferred, but not required)
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Profit sharing