Talent Development Leader
About The Position
Chick-fil-A Lincoln Park is seeking a Restaurant Manager – Talent & Training to join our leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership role designed for someone passionate about people development, training systems, and building strong teams in a fast-paced restaurant environment. This role is approximately 25% restaurant operations and 75% talent, training, and people leadership. You will lead from the floor while owning the systems that recruit, onboard, develop, and retain team members. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a Talent Director or senior people leader within Chick-fil-A. You’ll work closely with the Owner/Operator to shape culture, develop leaders, and ensure the restaurant has the right people in the right seats. Why Chick-fil-A Lincoln Park This Chick-fil-A is led by Owner/Operator, Marcel Smith who places a strong emphasis on authentic leadership and leading by example Clear internal growth paths from Team Member → Leader → Director Commitment to developing people beyond the restaurant through mentorship, education, and community partnerships This is a location where leaders are developed to impact lives, not just run shifts.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience building and leading teams
- Passion for training, coaching, and developing others
- Willingness to work hands-on in restaurant operations
- Experience interviewing, onboarding, or training team members
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Appreciation for diversity and community connection
- Alignment with Chick-fil-A values and a heart for people
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred (community college or equivalent experience welcomed)
- Restaurant or formal HR experience is helpful, but not required for the right leadership candidate.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily restaurant operations while modeling Chick-fil-A standards in FOH and BOH
- Own recruiting, interviewing, and staffing strategy for a 120+ person team
- Oversee onboarding and training systems to ensure team members are set up for success
- Coach and develop trainers, team leaders, and emerging leaders
- Partner with leaders to build clear growth paths for team members at all levels
- Support administrative people processes such as application communication, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Meals provided while working
- Sundays off — always
- Leadership development and advancement pathways
- Tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
