Leadership Development Program – Hospitality Leadership

Job Description

Leadership Development Program | Chick-fil-A Restaurants

The Tone:
This is a full-time leadership development role at Chick-fil-A Restaurants, located in Murfreesboro, TN. Chick-fil-A builds thriving restaurant businesses by investing in people and developing influential leaders who can impact communities far beyond their doors. This role is crucial for individuals ready to commit to an intensive program designed to equip them for high-impact leadership positions, including becoming a Chick-fil-A Operator, joining Corporate staff, or serving as a long-term Noblitt Hospitality leader.

The TL;DR
• Role: Full Time
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Murfreesboro, TN
• Pay: $22–$25 hourly
• Team: You’ll serve alongside seasoned Directors and receive one-on-one coaching from a certified leadership coach and the Operator.
• Mission: Develop high-impact leaders to influence beyond restaurant doors and potentially become a Chick-fil-A Operator, Corporate staff, or long-term Noblitt Hospitality leader.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Progression: Move from Team Member to Area Director within the first 6 months of the program.
• Operations: Lead and manage operations in both the Front and Back of House areas of the restaurant.
• Development: Develop your own unique vision and personal leadership style through dedicated coaching.
• Business Acumen: Gain expertise in business acumen, including goal setting, training strategies, system implementation, and performance metrics.
• Team Culture: Contribute to a team environment that focuses on restoring, inspiring, and serving both guests and fellow team members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree or a college senior currently enrolled, or proven equivalent through extensive leadership experience.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of leadership experience is required as an alternative to a degree, coupled with a commitment to a 2–3 year growth journey.
• Skills: Demonstrated servant leadership mindset, strong communication skills, and a commitment to high standards in integrity, ownership, effort, and dependability.
• Bonus: Prior restaurant experience is helpful for this role, but not a mandatory requirement.