Chick-fil-A Leader In Training

Workstream; Roanoke (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Leadership development program

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Roanoke is actively seeking motivated candidates who want to serve others, impact the community, and pursue leadership in hospitality. Beginning with hands-on operations, you will enter the Aspire Leadership Development Program to learn the business firsthand with regular coaching.

The Aspire program aims to develop leaders toward a Director role, guiding a multimillion-dollar operation and contributing to a shared team vision in a positive, community-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or two years of articulable leadership experience in any setting.
• Intention to work within the Chick-fil-A Roanoke organization 2+ years (non-contractual).
• Desire to pursue Chick-fil-A as a career or gain leadership and business experience during tenure.
• Passion for servant leadership and a goal-oriented drive to grow personally and professionally.
• Willingness to serve at any of our three locations to grow the business needs.
• Willingness to learn the entire business by serving in all restaurant positions.
• Full-time availability (35+ hours per week) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Join our restaurant team to master day-to-day operational basics.
• Enter the Aspire Leadership Development Program and receive 1-on-1 coaching.
• Capstone to Director role, empowering leaders to own an area of a multimillion-dollar business.

Skills

Leadership experience

Servant leadership

Teamwork

Goal-oriented mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or two years of articulable leadership experience

Job description

Chick-fil-A Roanoke is selectively seeking motivated candidates who are passionate about serving others, positively impacting their community, business/entrepreneurship, and providing excellent hospitality. Candidates who apply to a leadership role should desire to pursue Chick-fil-A as a career or wish to gain valuable experience over years that they may carry on with them to achieve their long term goals.

Candidates selected for this position will join our restaurant team to master day-to-day operational basics before officially entering Chick-fil-A Roanoke's Aspire Leadership Development Program. As an Aspire participant, candidates can expect to learn the business firsthand while receiving regular 1-on-1 coaching. Through this program we invest in candidates by meeting them where they are on their leadership journey; tailoring timelines and training investment to the candidate's needs. Aspire offers a balance of hands-on training and self-led development designed to build initiative and help candidates pursue what's next. The capstone position in the process is a Director role that empowers leaders to take ownership of an area of a multimillion dollar business; implementing a vision and striving for excellence. CFA ROA Executive Leaders partner closely with Directors to set and achieve a shared team vision, have a positive impact on our local community, and help directors achieve individual personal and professional goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR two years or more of articulable leadership experience positively influencing others (this experience can be from other jobs, sports, extracurriculars, church, etc.).
• Intention to work within the Chick-fil-A Roanoke organization 2 or more years (non-contractual).
• Desire to pursue Chick-fil-A as a career or gain high level leadership and business experience during years of tenure.
• A passion for servant leadership and a goal-oriented desire to grow personally and professionally.
• Willingness to serve at any of our three locations in order to best grow and fulfill needs of the business.
• Willingness to set an example and learn the entire business by serving in all restaurant positions including front of house and kitchen.
• Full-time availability (35 hours or more per week) is preferred.

Compensation Details

• Starting pay based on factors including but not limited to experience and availability.
• Evaluations with opportunity for pay raise every 6 months or every promotion.
• Leaders may receive bonus opportunities/incentives based on leadership role and hours worked during a predetermined timeframe.

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. Our Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operator who invests in the future of Team Members and gives back to the Roanoke community.