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Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is seeking a small number of exceptional college graduates who want to build a meaningful career in leadership.

This is a full-time, paid leadership development role designed to provide hands-on experience in restaurant operations, business management, team development, and organizational leadership. Participants will work closely with the Owner/Operator and senior leadership team while taking on increasing levels of responsibility over a minimum two-year commitment.

The long-term purpose of this role is to develop leaders who may be prepared to pursue future opportunities within the broader Chick-fil-A system, including Chick-fil-A corporate staff roles, the Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, future restaurant leadership, or a leadership role in a professional environment.

This program is intended to provide the experience, coaching, business exposure, and leadership foundation needed to become a strong future candidate.

What You Will Develop

• Leadership and team development
• Restaurant operations and execution
• Business and financial acumen
• Labor and productivity management
• Customer experience strategy
• Training and talent development
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Communication, accountability, and ownership
• Project leadership and organizational planning

What You Will Do

• Learn and perform each major area of restaurant operations
• Lead shifts and support daily execution
• Coach and develop Team Members and emerging leaders
• Own measurable business and operational results
• Participate in leadership meetings, planning, and performance reviews
• Complete structured leadership development assignments
• Lead projects that improve people, processes, and performance
• Receive regular coaching from the Owner/Operator and senior leaders
• Build a documented record of leadership growth and business impact

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum two-year leadership commitment
• Strong interest in long-term leadership within the Chick-fil-A system
• High personal standards and strong follow-through
• Humility, initiative, and emotional maturity
• Willingness to receive direct coaching and accountability
• Ability to work full-time, including some early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Desire to develop others, not simply manage tasks
• Comfort working in a demanding, fast-paced environment

This Role Is Not

• A traditional entry-level Team Member position
• A short-term job between other opportunities
• A leadership title without operational responsibility

Leadership at Chick-fil-A Avalon Park is earned through service, consistency, results, and the ability to develop others. All applicants begin as a team member and are promoted within.

Ideal Candidate

This opportunity is best suited for a recent graduate or early-career professional who wants significant responsibility, direct coaching, real business experience, and a long-term leadership foundation. The strongest candidates are motivated by growth, impact, responsibility, and the opportunity to become the kind of leader others want to follow.

This is not an entry-level team member position. We’re looking for individuals who desire a long-term leadership opportunity, are eager to grow through coaching and responsibility, and are committed to investing in both themselves and our team.

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.