Leadership Development Accelerator
About The Position
The Chick-fil-A Leadership Accelerator at Chick-fil-A in Escondido on Centre City Parkway is a leadership accelerator designed specifically for high-potential college graduates and emerging leaders who aspire to become a Chick-fil-A Franchisee (Owner/Operator) or Business Owners in the local community. This program provides operational, financial, and relational wisdom required to lead a multi-million dollar business. Participants will work directly with the local Operator and senior Executive Team to master the Chick-fil-A model from the ground up. The accelerator is structured as a progression, moving from tactical mastery to strategic influence, focusing on Operational Excellence, Financial Stewardship, Talent Coaching, Strategic Growth, and Compliance & Risk.
Requirements
- A completed Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or 3+ years of significant management experience.
- Full Availability: 40+ hours per week, including Saturdays.
- A clear desire to pursue Chick-fil-A ownership or high-level organizational leadership.
- A track record of making ethical decisions under pressure.
- A driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Humility and Professional Drive
- Growth Mindset
- Mission Alignment (C.A.R.E. values: Consistency, Accountability, Resiliency, and Empowerment)
- Servant Leadership
- Emotional Intelligence
Responsibilities
- Mastering the "Winning Hearts Every Day" strategy.
- P&L management, labor optimization, and food cost gaps.
- Recruitment, "Selecting Top Talent," and developing a high-performance culture.
- Leveraging customer data, marketing platforms, and LEAN methodology to scale results.
- Deep dives into HR, California labor law, and safety protocols.
Benefits
- Monthly 1v1 sessions with the Operator to review goals and performance.
- Competitive Compensation: A sliding scale that grows as your level of responsibility increases.
- Access to the Leadwell Leadership Library and our Leadership Reading Exchange.
- Assistance and endorsement for those applying to Chick-fil-A Inc.’s Corporate Leadership Development Program (LDP).
- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Paid training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
