The Purpose Project Leadership Development Program is a comprehensive, immersive, and intentional leadership pathway designed to develop Purpose-Driven Leaders at Chick-fil-A King George. The Purpose Project equips emerging leaders with the mindset, skills, habits, and character needed to lead with excellence inside the restaurant and to thrive in future leadership roles across Chick-fil-A, including Director, Executive Director, Leadership Development Program (LDP), Support Center, and Operator pathways, or any other future career path.
The program is focused on shaping leaders who are purpose driven, consistent, accountable, resilient, and excellent. They show consistency by choosing to do the right thing, the right way, every time, all the time. They are self accountable by following standards with integrity; regularly seeking feedback to grow. They are resilient, overcoming obstacles and solving problems with determination as they learn from their mistakes with humility. They are excellent choosing to be the best they can be everyday; showing up eager to serve.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the The Purpose Project Leadership Development Program is to equip team members with the leadership skills, operational mastery, and personal development needed to succeed in long-term careers both within and beyond Chick-fil-A. The Purpose Project is more than training. This is a transformational leadership journey that helps individuals identify their passion, refine their talent, and understand their unique gift to society. This will increase their ability to engage their peers, customers, and everyone else they would like to one day influence. All of this insight will give participants the opportunity to learn how their lives can leave a legacy.
Program Vision
Developing Purpose-Driven Leaders in our community.
Program Mission
Rooted in Purpose. Driven to Serve. Committed to Excellence.
The Purpose Project exists to build high-capacity leaders who can think strategically, lead confidently, develop others, and deliver excellence across all areas of the business. Through this program, participants gain transferable leadership abilities while growing into Purpose-Driven Leaders capable of pursuing growth paths within the restaurant such as Director, Executive Director, LDP, Operator, Support Center roles, or outside the restaurant in any future profession they choose.
What The Purpose Project Leadership Teaches
Graduates of the program will be able to:
- Understand their greater purpose
- Engage others more deeply
- Positively influence everyone they encounter
- Run a safe, fast, accurate, and fully compliant shift
- Coach and develop team members with clarity and confidence
- Build a strong and healthy team culture
- Influence through relationship instead of authority
- Think strategically and plan ahead for success
- Lead calmly under pressure
- Solve problems and improve systems
- Drive business results through stewardship
- Live out Chick-fil-A’s values consistently
- Serve guests and team members with humility and excellence
Leadership Principles that can be learned in the program:
These principles serve as the foundation of the program and represent the competencies that every Purpose-Driven Leader at King George is expected to learn, practice, and master.
- Purpose Driven Leadership
- Identifying Passions and Purpose
- Using Purpose and Passion as Fuel
- Values-Based Servant Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Influence Over Authority
- Professionalism & Emotional Health
- Clear & Direct Communication
- Equipping & Developing Others
- Consistent Accountability
- Strategic Problem Solving
- Situational Awareness
- Business & Financial Acumen
- Safety & Crisis Leadership
- Systems Thinking & Utilization
- Ownership & Follow-Through
- Emotional Intelligence
- Process Improvement Development
- Guest Experience Strategy
- Advanced Coaching & Talent Development
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Personal Productivity & Leadership Habits
- Culture Building & Team Morale
- Interview and Executive Professional Development
- Financial Stewardship
Entry Requirements
Applicant must meet baseline expectations such as:
- 30-day employment minimum
- No attendance concerns in the past 30 days
- No active performance warnings
- Shows consistent coachability, effort, and initiative in learning new operational tasks - even if mastery has not yet been reached.
- Follows systems without being reminded
- Candidates must demonstrate personal initiative in learning new tasks by asking questions, seeking feedback, and showing eagerness to grow.
- Respected and trusted by peers
- Exhibits the core values
- Ability to manage conflict in a respectful, healthy, and timely manner
- Promptly takes responsibility and action as needed
- Listens effectively; seeks to understand
- Curious about the needs of those around them
- Quickly establishes rapport and inspires others
- Communicates clearly and concisely
- Proficiency in English
- Availability to work on weekends
- Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
- Must be 16 years or older
- Ability to meet all demands of restaurant environment
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Employee discount
- Paid training