Leader Intern

ZippyApp - Recruitment Marketing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K) retirement plan

Paid time off

Health coverage

Flexible hours

Free meals

Job summary

Chick‑fil‑A First Street is offering a paid Leader Intern program designed to develop business skills within the quick-service industry. Interns will learn to operate a restaurant, lead teams, and manage finances while collaborating closely with the leadership team.

This full-time internship involves 25–30 hours per week and offers benefits including competitive pay, a 401(K) plan, paid time off, and leadership skill development opportunities. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication, self-motivation, and a goal-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, results-focused individuals who want to build business acumen in the quick-service industry.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Open availability to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Full-time commitment to the internship program (25–30 hours).
• In-person serving customers in both front of house and kitchen operations.
• Ownership of personal development plan.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Self-motivation

Goal oriented

Conflict resolution

Tools

Technology proficiency

Job description

Chick‑fil‑A First Street is offering a paid 1-3 year Leader Intern program to build your business acumen. The Leader Intern program is designed to teach you:

• How to Operate a Chick‑fil‑A restaurant
• How to Lead and Develop the people in a restaurant/business organization
• How to become a Good Financial Steward

We are looking for enthusiastic and results‑focused individuals who want to build their business acumen in the quick‑service/fast‑food industry. Here at Chick‑fil‑A First Street, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our leadership team as well as with the Franchise Owner, who is personally invested in your success! Our internship will prepare you for restaurant leadership, whether that is pursuing a career with Chick‑fil‑A or elsewhere. You will learn how to impact business results and relationships.

Course content includes rotations in different operational areas of our business. You will spend time learning how to make an impact in:

• Hospitality
• Kitchen Operation
• Business Operation
• Leadership
• Quality & Food Safety Control
• Inventory and Accounting
• Marketing
• Technology and Systems Integration
• Human Resources and Training
• Meeting Facilitation

This is a full‑time internship commitment. In our Quick Service/Fast Food Industry we offer a competitive starting compensation package that includes:

• Competitive pay
• 401(K) retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Paid sick leave
• Health coverage
• Discretionary bonuses
• Business mileage reimbursement
• Performance‑based advancement
• Leadership skill development opportunities
• College scholarships
• Flexible hours
• Free meals
• ALWAYS closed on Sundays!

Chick‑fil‑A First Street Core Values:

• Integrity
• Respect
• Accountability
• Collaboration
• Cultural Diversity
• Resiliency

Requirements/Responsibilities

Leader Intern responsibilities include:

• Full‑time commitment to the program (25–30 hours)
• In‑person serving customers in both front of house and kitchen operations
• Take ownership in their development plan

The ideal candidate must have excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Desired candidate attributes:

• Integrity
• Coachable
• Organized
• Self‑motivator
• Effective communicator
• Proficient in technology
• Goal orientated
• Meets deadlines
• Conflict resolution skills
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs
• Open availability