Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A Restaurants; Murfreesboro (TN); On-site; USD 30,307 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay $22/hour with growth to $

Overtime 1.5x pay

2 free meals per day

Paid Time Off & Sick Time

Growth & Development opportunities

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro is offering a 24–36 month Leadership Development Program designed to grow you into high-impact leadership roles, from Team Member to Area Director and beyond. You’ll receive coaching from a leadership coach and the Operator, with hands-on experience across every area of the restaurant.

Starting pay is $22/hour with a clear growth plan to $25/hour in 6 months. Overtime, meals, time off, and leadership perks support your development as you travel to grand openings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, College Senior, or 5+ Years Leadership Experience
• Minimum 45 Hours/Week + Open Availability (including Saturdays)
• Commitment to a 2–3 Year Growth Journey
• High Standards: Integrity, Ownership, Effort, Dependability
• Servant Leadership mindset and strong communication skills
• Restaurant experience helpful, but not required —we’ll train you!

Responsibilities

• Moving from Team Member ➝ Area Director within the first 6 months
• Leading in both Front and Back of House
• Developing your own vision and leadership style
• Becoming an expert in priority and time management
• Gaining business acumen: goal setting, training, systems, metrics
• Rotational training across all areas of the restaurant
• Being part of a team that restores, inspires, and serves-both guests and each other

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

5+ Years Leadership Experience

Job description

Leadership Development Program | Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro | Noblitt Hospitality LLC.

Are you ready to grow into the leader you were meant to be? At Chick-fil-A of Murfreesboro, we believe in developing leaders who influence far beyond our restaurant doors. Our immersive 24–36 month Leadership Development Program (LDP) is designed to help you rise into high-impact leadership roles-whether that’s becoming a Chick-fil-A Operator, joining Corporate staff, Corporate LDP, or a long-term Noblitt Hospitality leader. You won’t walk this journey alone. You’ll receive one-on-one coaching from both a certified leadership coach and the Operator himself, serving alongside seasoned Directors and gaining hands-on experience across every area of the business.

About the Role

What’s In It For You:

• Student Loan Assistance + Tuition Reimbursement
• 3% IRA Match after 12 months
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance (Operator covers up to $750/month)
• Paid Sick Days
• Sundays Off
• Free Meals Twice Daily
• Monthly Leadership Meetings with Operator or Guest Speakers
• Library of 50+ Leadership Books
• Competitive Pay in a thriving, positive culture
• Opportunity to Travel to Grand Openings Nationwide

Responsibilities

• Moving from Team Member ➝ Area Director within the first 6 months
• Leading in both Front and Back of House
• Developing your own vision and leadership style
• Becoming an expert in priority and time management
• Gaining business acumen: goal setting, training, systems, metrics
• Rotational training across all areas of the restaurant
• Being part of a team that restores, inspires, and serves-both guests and each other

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, College Senior, or 5+ Years Leadership Experience
• Minimum 45 Hours/Week + Open Availability (including Saturdays)
• Commitment to a 2–3 Year Growth Journey
• High Standards: Integrity, Ownership, Effort, Dependability
• Servant Leadership mindset and strong communication skills
• Restaurant experience helpful, but not required —we’ll train you!

Pay range and compensation package

• Starting Pay: $22/hour with a clear growth plan to $25/hour in 6 months.
• Overtime: Earn 1.5x your hourly rate for overtime hours.
• Meals: Enjoy 2 free meals per day (up to 5 times a week) -and your spouse gets 5 free meals each week too.
• Paid Time Off & Sick Time: We care about your well-being and want you to take the time you need to rest and recharge.
• Leadership Perks: Director-level roles include an additional compensation package.
• Growth & Development: We’re passionate about investing in our team and helping you grow your career.

Equal Opportunity Statement

This isn’t just a job-it’s your launch point into a leadership career. If you're ready to grow, lead with purpose, and build something bigger than yourself, we’d love to meet you.

Locations

• Chick-fil-A Memorial: 2116 Memorial Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN
• Chick-fil-A Towne Centre: 2005 Old Fort Pkwy, Murfreesboro, TN

Business Hours

• Mon–Thurs: 6:30 AM – 9:00 PM
• Fri & Sat: 6:30 AM- 10:00 PM

Team Members also serve during opening (4–6 AM) and closing (9–11:30 PM) shifts.