Gain real-world business, marketing, and leadership experience this summer! As a Business Development Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience in both growing a brand in the community and improving business operations inside the restaurant.
Reports to: Restaurant Directors and Talent Department
Pay: $15/hour
Travel Requirements: 15% local driving
Status/Classification: Full-Time: 30-40 hours/ temporary position (internship)
Dates (10 Week Program):
~ May 26th-July 30th
~ Last week: Monday-Thursday work week
~ Cannot miss first or last week of the program
~ 1 week off is allowed, but work will have to be made up another week
Work Days:
Monday-Saturday: OPEN Availability
Evening availability for special events
- Open 1 day a week
- Close 1 night a week
- Work 20 hours a week minimum in restaurant Operations
Requirements
- Juniors or Seniors (Business, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, or related majors)
- GPA 3.0+ preferred
- Student Organization Leader and or proven leadership track record
- Previous work experience (1–2 years)
Responsibilities
- Business rotational program - Serve in various restaurant roles (Front of House & Back of House) - every two weeks participants will learn new areas of the business while applying Pathway knowledge each step
- Pathway Training - Chick-fil-A’s training program
- All basic Chick-fil-A Team Member Duties and Responsibilities are also required
- To respond with “My Pleasure” when a customer says “Thank You”
- To demonstrate eye contract, friendly tone and smile with each customer
- Build relationships with guests, partners, and catering clients
- Select a Business Area of Opportunity and activate entire process from identifying the bottlenecks to testing and retesting with real customers to pitching a business solution to the executive team
- Analyze business data (sales, speed of service, food costs, etc.)
- Identify and implement operational improvements using LEAN principles
- Present a final proven and tested Sales & Business Development Plan to Executives
Skills and Qualities
- Activator
- Punctual
- Relationship Builder
- Project Management
- Strong Written/Oral Communication skills
- Resilient
- Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and Zoom
Benefits
- Paid experience ($15/hour) + mileage reimbursement (related to business)
- Leadership mentorship from Chick-fil-A leaders
- Complimentary meals (~$500 value) & uniform package (~$200 value)
- Networking with business and community leaders
- Chick-fil-A Support Center Corporate Tour
- College credit (if applicable)
- Opportunity to interview for a full-time position
Work schedule
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Other
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
- Employee discount
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Other