Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is seeking a small number of exceptional college graduates who want to build a meaningful career in leadership.
This is a full-time, paid leadership development role designed to provide hands-on experience in restaurant operations, business management, team development, and organizational leadership. Participants will work closely with the Owner/Operator and senior leadership team while taking on increasing levels of responsibility over a minimum two-year commitment.
The long-term purpose of this role is to develop leaders who may be prepared to pursue future opportunities within the broader Chick-fil-A system, including Chick-fil-A corporate staff roles, the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, future restaurant leadership, or a leadership role in a professional environment.
This program is intended to provide the experience, coaching, business exposure, and leadership foundation needed to become a strong future candidate.
What You Will Develop
- Leadership and team development
- Restaurant operations and execution
- Business and financial acumen
- Labor and productivity management
- Customer experience strategy
- Training and talent development
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Communication, accountability, and ownership
- Project leadership and organizational planning
What You Will Do
- Learn and perform each major area of restaurant operations
- Lead shifts and support daily execution
- Coach and develop Team Members and emerging leaders
- Own measurable business and operational results
- Participate in leadership meetings, planning, and performance reviews
- Complete structured leadership development assignments
- Lead projects that improve people, processes, and performance
- Receive regular coaching from the Owner/Operator and senior leaders
- Build a documented record of leadership growth and business impact
Who We Are Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Minimum two-year leadership commitment
- Strong interest in long-term leadership within the Chick-fil-A system
- High personal standards and strong follow-through
- Humility, initiative, and emotional maturity
- Willingness to receive direct coaching and accountability
- Ability to work full-time, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Desire to develop others, not simply manage tasks
- Comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced environment
This Role Is Not
- A traditional entry-level Team Member position
- A short-term job between other opportunities
- A leadership title without operational responsibility
Leadership at Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is earned through service, consistency, results, and the ability to develop others. All applicants begin as a team member and are promoted within.
Ideal Candidate
This opportunity is best suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants significant responsibility, direct coaching, real business experience, and a long-term leadership foundation. The strongest candidates are motivated by growth, impact, responsibility, and the opportunity to become the kind of leader others want to follow.
This is not an entry-level team member position. We’re looking for individuals who desire a long-term leadership opportunity, are eager to grow through coaching and responsibility, and are committed to investing in both themselves and our team.
Work schedule
- Weekend availability
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Holidays
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid training