EMERGE: Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program

Workstream; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MBA tuition 100% covered

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401k + match

Paid time off

Sundays + a 2nd day off weekly

Free meals

Networking & development courses

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Merrimon Avenue is implementing a structured two-year leadership development program to accelerate leadership capacity and business acumen in a fast-paced, people-first setting.

Participants will lead teams, foster a culture of care and excellence, and receive coaching with paths toward ownership or corporate roles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (minimum).
• 35–45 hours/week.
• Availability Mon–Sat between 6am–11pm.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop high-performing teams
• Create a culture of fun, care, and excellence
• Drive operational consistency and guest experience
• Implement systems that improve efficiency and business results
• Monitor and elevate guest satisfaction
• Steward resources through effective cost-control systems

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People skills

Organized

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Grow your leadership. Build your career. Make an impact.

Chick-fil-A Merrimon Avenue is seeking positive, driven servant-leaders to join our team and grow through a structured 2-year development program. This role is designed for individuals who want to accelerate their leadership capacity, strengthen business acumen, and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, people-first environment.

Whether your long-term goal is to become a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, join Chick-fil-A, Inc. staff, pursue an MBA (100% tuition covered), or build a leadership career in another field, this position gives you the foundation to get there.

This role is part of a structured, two-year development program built around Chick-fil-A’s four critical success factors:

Talent. Guest Experience. Sales & Brand Growth. Financial Stewardship.

In conjunction with the growth of your daily operational capacity, you will take direct ownership of one of the key areas of the business while receiving intentional coaching, leadership opportunities, and continuous learning experiences.

Join one of Asheville’s highest-performing teams and start building the career and impact you were made for.

What You'll Do:

• Lead and develop high-performing teams
• Create a culture of fun, care, and excellence
• Drive operational consistency and guest experience
• Implement systems that improve efficiency and business results
• Monitor and elevate guest satisfaction
• Steward resources through effective cost-control systems

Who We're Looking For:

• Proven experience leading and developing others
• Strong communication & people skills
• Humble, optimistic, growth-minded
• Organized, goal-oriented, and eager to learn
• Restaurant experience helpful but not required

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree (minimum)
• 35-45 hours/week
• Availability Mon-Sat between 6am-11pm

Benefits to Include:

• Online MBA tuition 100% covered
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k + match
• Paid time off
• Sundays + a 2nd day off weekly
• Free meals
• Chick-fil-A, Inc. networking & development courses

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.