Chick-fil-A Management Trainee

Cooper Connect•Howell Township, NJ

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Chick-fil-A Howell is a well-established restaurant known for delivering genuine hospitality, strong operational execution, and a team culture that guests and team members experience every day. Under Sarah Houchins' leadership, the restaurant is committed to developing people, serving the community with excellence, and creating opportunities for leaders to grow. Known for fast, friendly service, a high-performing drive-thru, and a team culture guests can feel. With annual sales exceeding $8 million, you'll gain hands-on experience leading within a high-volume, multi-million-dollar business. This is an opportunity to build leadership skills that extend far beyond restaurant operations. Chick-fil-A continues to be recognized as one of the nation's premier restaurant brands, known for industry-leading hospitality, operational excellence, and leadership development.

Requirements

1+ year of leadership experience in a restaurant, retail, hospitality, or other fast-paced customer service environment
Experience leading, coaching, or developing others with a servant-minded leadership approach
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, solve problems, and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and a desire to continuously learn and grow
Strong alignment with Chick-fil-A's values and a passion for creating exceptional experiences for both guests and team members

Nice To Haves

Restaurant leadership experience preferred
Hospitality or guest service experience preferred

Responsibilities

Lead by example during each shift, creating an environment where team members feel supported, challenged, and motivated to succeed.
Deliver operational excellence by learning every area of the restaurant, gaining firsthand experience operating a multi-million-dollar business while ensuring speed, accuracy, and hospitality.
Coach and develop team members through in-the-moment feedback, accountability, and encouragement, helping identify and grow future leaders.
Lead shifts with confidence by delegating responsibilities, solving problems quickly, and ensuring the team is prepared to deliver an exceptional guest experience.
Partner with restaurant leadership to improve operational results by increasing productivity, controlling waste, and executing established systems with excellence.
Create memorable guest experiences by modeling Chick-fil-A's commitment to genuine hospitality and service at every interaction.
Maintain the highest standards of food quality, cleanliness, and safety while fostering a workplace where both guests and team members feel cared for.
Grow personally and professionally through intentional coaching, leadership development, and increasing responsibility as you progress within the organization.