Accelerated Leadership Training Program

Chick-fil-A • Dacula, GA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chick-fil-A Accelerated Leadership Training Program is an intensive, full-time, hands-on career pathway designed to prepare high-potential internal candidates for a future in franchise ownership, corporate leadership, or executive-level management-both within and beyond Chick-fil-A. This two-year program is built on operational mastery, people leadership, and business acumen. Candidates will progress through each critical level of the business-beginning as a team member and advancing through trainer, area manager, support director and operations director. Advancement is based on individual performance, comprehension, and leadership ability-not time alone.

Requirements

• No college degree required
• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be eligible to work full-time (40+ hrs/week), including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays with no limitations - a set schedule each week is not guaranteed
• 2-year commitment minimum (program timeline is flexible based on progress)
• Able to lift 40+ lbs and work in physically demanding conditions (heat, cold, standing for long hours)
• Reliable transportation and consistent punctuality

Responsibilities

• Master Front of House and Kitchen operations with excellence
• Demonstrate urgency, teamwork, accuracy, and hospitality
• Train new hires with clarity, positivity, and consistency
• Exemplify Chick-fil-A brand standards in every guest interaction
• Lead shifts and designated store areas (FOH or BOH)
• Solve real-time problems while maintaining quality and speed
• Develop team members and provide on-the-spot coaching
• Begin learning labor efficiency, inventory systems, and food safety
• Proficiency in Restaurant Marketing, Training Development, or HR Roles
• Oversee operations of an entire dayshift for all areas (Drive-Thru, Kitchen, etc.)
• Set daily goals, challenge & hold Area Managers accountable
• Identify team development needs and mentor trainers
• Lead with humility, clarity, and precision under pressure
• Collaborate with Executive Team and Operator on strategic planning
• Oversee daily functions of the store and leadership teams
• Own business results: labor, productivity, guest satisfaction, safety
• Facilitate leadership meetings, hiring decisions, and culture building
• Present strategies and development plans to fellow Directors/Operator for maximum growth

Benefits

• Operational mastery in every aspect of restaurant performance
• Deep understanding of leadership principles in a high-performing team
• One-on-one mentorship from experienced Directors and the Operator
• Business exposure including financials, labor, P&L, food safety, HR, and marketing
• Leadership experience through managing teams, solving real-time challenges, and driving results
• Development toward potential Chick-fil-A franchise ownership or corporate opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees