Leadership Development Program

Job Description

RBI Leadership Development Program – Full-Time – Jacksonville, FL | Restaurant Brands International

The Tone:
This is a full-time Leadership Development Program at Restaurant Brands International, located in Jacksonville, FL. Restaurant Brands International is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies, generating nearly $49 billion in annual system-wide sales across over 33,000 restaurants in more than 120 countries. As the parent company of four iconic brands—TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, POPEYES®, and FIREHOUSE SUBS®—RBI is seeking bold thinkers for its Leadership Development Program. This role is crucial for building beloved brands, solving real business challenges, and contributing to a global QSR powerhouse, transforming potential into performance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Leadership Development Program (LDP)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Jacksonville, FL
• Mission: To develop future leaders by providing hands-on experience, cross-functional rotations, and targeted training to solve business challenges and build iconic restaurant brands.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Onboarding: Kick off your RBI journey with a dedicated onboarding week, diving head-first into the company culture, business strategies, and brand plans while honing new skills.
• Restaurant Experience: Spend several weeks in restaurants, gaining hands-on experience with core operations, including preparing iconic menu items, running shifts, and supporting teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Rotations: Complete two distinct one-year rotations across diverse departments such as Marketing, Operations, Digital & Loyalty, Finance, or Supply Chain, assuming significant responsibility and engaging in meaningful work.
• Training & Development: Receive ongoing targeted training in critical areas like problem solving, analytics, communication, and leadership, complemented by mentorship and career coaching for early-career development.
• Career Pathing: Collaborate directly with senior leaders across global brands throughout your rotations, gaining valuable exposure and context to build a career with ownership and impact after program completion.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Graduating with an undergraduate degree between December 2026 and June 2027 from any major, including Business, Marketing, Economics, Hospitality, or STEM fields.
• Experience: No specific professional experience is required, as this program is designed for new graduates; prior leadership experience through academic or extracurricular activities would be beneficial.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellence in communication, strong problem-solving and analytical abilities, natural leadership qualities, and comfort with ambiguity.
• Bonus: A strong drive to make an impact, coupled with a genuine interest in growth, ownership, and the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry.