Manager in Training

Chick-fil-A | Southridge and MacCorkle Avenue; South Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 2,480,000 - 3,375,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Profit Sharing

Scholarships

Educational reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Sunday off

Discounted meals

Job summary

Chick-fil-A MacCorkle Ave. is seeking individuals for its Manager in Training program to grow into restaurant leadership. The program emphasizes hands-on coaching, operational excellence, accountability, and building high-performing teams in a fast-paced setting.

Whether you have leadership experience or are an emerging leader, you will receive one-on-one mentorship and progressively take on more responsibilities as you grow toward managerial roles. Sundays off support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience preferred, not required.
• Strong work ethic, coachability, and eagerness to learn.
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid communication and teamwork skills.
• Leadership potential and a desire for long-term growth.
• Dependable, adaptable, and accountable.
• Able to receive feedback and keep developing over time.
• Open availability preferred.
• Weekend availability required.
• Tattoos on the neck, face, or behind the ears are not permitted.

Responsibilities

• Partner with restaurant leadership to support daily operations and team development.
• Help lead shifts while upholding strong operational and hospitality standards.
• Coach, encourage, and support Team Members in a fast-moving environment.
• Learn and support both Front of House and Back of House systems.
• Model professionalism, urgency, accountability, and leadership presence.
• Contribute to a positive, high-standard team culture.
• Own operational responsibilities and leadership development opportunities as you grow.

Skills

Leadership

Strong work ethic

Coachability

Learning oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Looking for a management opportunity with real potential for growth?

At Chick-fil-A MacCorkle Ave, our Manager in Training program is built for high-potential individuals who want to grow into long-term restaurant leadership. It's a hands-on leadership development opportunity centered on coaching, operational excellence, accountability, and building strong teams within a fast-paced, high-standard environment.

Whether you already have leadership experience or you're an emerging leader ready for the next step, this program is designed to help you build the operational, leadership, and people skills needed to grow into a Restaurant Manager or Director-level role over time.

This isn't a "sit back and watch" program — it's an active, fast-paced development track where you'll work alongside experienced leaders, receive one-on-one mentorship, and gradually take on more leadership responsibility as you grow.

Pay: $18–$24.50/hr, based entirely on experience

What Our Future Leaders Love About This Program

• Leadership Development: Get hands-on leadership training, coaching, mentorship, and real operational experience in a high-standard environment.
• Career Growth Opportunities: Many leaders advance into Director and higher-level operational leadership roles within Chick-fil-A.
• High-Standard Culture: Join leaders and Team Members who value accountability, professionalism, teamwork, and continuous growth.
• Comprehensive Training: Learn the operational systems, leadership skills, and business fundamentals it takes to lead effectively.
• Positive Team Environment: Be part of a culture built on encouragement, teamwork, growth, and servant leadership.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling and Sundays off support balance while you pursue long-term leadership growth.

Skills & Systems You'll Learn

• Front of House and Back of House operational systems
• Labor management, food safety, inventory, and shift execution
• Leadership communication, coaching, accountability, and conflict resolution
• Business metrics, including labor, food cost, operational performance, and guest experience
• How to lead fast-paced shifts while upholding hospitality and operational excellence
• How to coach and develop Team Members and future leaders

Your Role in the Program

• Partner with restaurant leadership to support daily operations and team development
• Help lead shifts while upholding strong operational and hospitality standards
• Coach, encourage, and support Team Members in a fast-moving environment
• Learn and support both Front of House and Back of House systems
• Model professionalism, urgency, accountability, and leadership presence
• Contribute to a positive, high-standard team culture
• Own operational responsibilities and leadership development opportunities as you grow

Qualifications & Requirements

• Leadership experience preferred, not required
• Strong work ethic, coachability, and eagerness to learn
• Positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• Leadership potential and a desire for long-term growth
• Dependable, adaptable, and accountable
• Able to receive feedback and keep developing over time
• Open availability preferred
• Weekend availability required
• Tattoos on the neck, face, or behind the ears are not permitted

Program Benefits

• Advancement opportunities plus additional raises upon completing training
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance, including an employer contribution
• 401(k) with an optional employer match
• Profit Sharing
• Access to $2,500 in Scholarships
• Educational reimbursement up to $500
• Flexible scheduling
• Work-anniversary rewards
• Discounted meals
• Never scheduled on Sundays

Beyond the Title

Many leaders come to Chick-fil-A looking for a stable company and a leadership opportunity — and stay because of the growth, mentorship, relationships, and long-term development they experience along the way.

We're looking for future leaders who are eager to grow, open to coaching, and excited to help build strong teams while developing personally and professionally.