Chick-fil-A Management Trainee

Cooper Connect•Gaffney, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Chick-fil-A Gaffney Owner/Operator John Leary has been leading Chick-fil-A Gaffney for over 10 years. Chick-fil-A Gaffney is a high-volume interstate restaurant known for its expansive drive-thru. John and the team do a monthly Cookies for Community challenge, where a percentage of cookie sales are donated to local charities. Annual sales volume is above the chain average of $9 million. Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation. Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years. Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022). Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024. We are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Management Trainee to join our team at Chick-fil-A Gaffney. This “hands-on” management opportunity is designed to give you a career in the most highly-esteemed restaurant chain in the nation. This opportunity provides a clear roadmap for your professional growth to get you into a senior leadership role specifically suited to match your strengths.

Requirements

1+ years of Leadership experience (Required)
Ability to close (work until 11pm) at least 3 days per week (Required)
Self-motivated to seek out learning opportunities
High character and professionalism

Nice To Haves

Hospitality experience (preferred)
Passion for Chick-fil-A's values

Responsibilities

Delivering operational excellence, working in all aspects of the restaurant to gain critical experience and knowledge of how to effectively operate a multi-million dollar business
Building high performance teams, identifying and coaching up-and-coming leaders.
Manage a team of 20+, creating an inspiring vision, coaching and holding people accountable to high standards
Increasing profitability through implementing procedures to reduce costs, increase productivity, & promote sales
Providing the highest quality of guest service through all contact points
Maintaining a work environment that ensures and promotes food & team safety