Internships at Chick-fil-A Crossroads Center

Chick-fil-A; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Flexible scheduling

Scholarship opportunities

Free meal during each shift

Closed on Sundays

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Crossroads Center in Saint Cloud, Minnesota invites you to join our paid Internship Program designed to give students real-world business experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

As an intern you will participate in Marketing & Brand Strategy, Leadership & Operations, and Culinary & Hospitality projects, working closely with restaurant leaders to drive growth and customer experience while learning from experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week.
• Open to additional hours as business needs require.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Self-motivated and dependable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Marketing & Community Engagement: assist with marketing strategy, events, and social media content.
• Restaurant Leadership & Operations: participate in front-of-house operations and daily execution.
• Professional Development: receive mentorship and coaching from leadership.
• Internship Project: complete a semester-long or summer business project and present outcomes.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Pursuing an undergraduate degree

Job description

Chick-fil-A Crossroads Center Internship Program

• Marketing
• Business Leadership
• Culinary & Hospitality

At Chick-fil-A Crossroads Center, our internship program is designed to give students real-world business experience in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

This is not a “sit and observe” internship. Interns play an active role in restaurant operations, leadership development, marketing initiatives, hospitality, and business growth while learning directly from experienced leaders.

Whether your interests are in marketing, leadership, operations, culinary, hospitality, or entrepreneurship, this internship is designed to help you grow professionally while making a real impact on the business.

Internship Areas

• Marketing & Brand Strategy
• Business Leadership & Operations
• Culinary & Hospitality
• Community Engagement & Events
• Social Media & Content Creation

Candidate Requirements

• Actively pursuing a related undergraduate degree
• Available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week
• Open to additional hours as business needs require
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn
• Self-motivated and dependable

Internship Responsibilities

Marketing & Community Engagement

• Assist with marketing strategy and promotional planning
• Support events, product launches, catering, and community involvement initiatives
• Help create and organize social media content
• Participate in content planning meetings, photography, caption writing, and campaign ideas
• Assist with setup, execution, and breakdown of restaurant and off-site events

Restaurant Leadership & Operations

• Work directly in Front of House operations, serving guests and supporting team members
• Learn restaurant systems, leadership structure, and operational excellence
• Gain experience in hospitality, teamwork, and fast-paced business operations
• Support daily restaurant execution while maintaining Chick-fil-A standards

Professional Development

• Routine mentorship and coaching from restaurant leadership
• Professional development meetings with Executive Directors and Talent Leaders
• Exposure to leadership, communication, business strategy, and organizational development

Internship Project

• Complete a semester-long or summer business project based on restaurant needs and intern interests
• Gain hands-on project management and leadership experience
• Present ideas, recommendations, and outcomes to leadership

What You’ll Gain

• Real-world leadership experience paid
• Business and operational knowledge
• Marketing and project management experience
• Hospitality and customer service development
• Professional mentorship and coaching
• Resume-building experience in a high-performance environment

Internship Benefits

• Closed on Sundays
• Free meal during each shift
• Flexible scheduling
• Scholarship opportunities available
• Fun, uplifting, team-oriented environment

This is a paid internship, work up to full-time hours

E-Verify Employer

We participate in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. We do not discriminate based on citizenship or national origin.

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.