Manager-in-Training (Early Career Leadership Track)

Chick-fil-A Restaurants; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 28,929 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

401k plans

Pay raises with promotions

Job summary

A prominent fast-food franchise in Phoenix is offering a Manager-in-Training position for recent graduates aiming for leadership roles. This full-time, on-site role includes training in team leadership, operational management, and guest experience enhancement. With wages starting at $21-$22/hour, team members enjoy benefits like health insurance and 401k plans. Ideal candidates will take initiative and demonstrate ownership in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for growth into senior leadership positions.

Qualifications

• Plan to graduate college in the next 6 months or have recently graduated.
• Desire mentorship and real business experience.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach teams during high-volume shifts.
• Make real-time decisions to protect guest experience.
• Develop team members through feedback.

Skills

Ownership

Coaching

Initiative

Team Leadership

Education

Recent college graduate or graduating in 6 months

Job description

Manager-in-Training (Early Career Leadership Track)

The MiT role at Chick-fil-A North Valley is designed for upcoming and recent college graduates who want real leadership responsibility, hands-on business experience, and a clear path for growth to begin their career. This role is a full-time, on-site position at either our Chick-fil-A Deer Valley location (3001 W. Agua Fria Fwy.) or Chick-fil-A Norterra location (2575 W. Jomax Rd.) in Phoenix, Arizona.

Why This Role Exists

The strength of an organization rests on the strength of its leaders. As we continue to grow, we desire to build our leadership bench not only internally but externally as well. This role exists to train, develop, and deploy high-caliber leaders to lead teams, run business areas, and create exceptional guest experiences.

What You’ll Learn

• How to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• How a multi-million dollar business operates
• How to coach performance and resolve conflict
• How Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators think about ownership and stewardship, and community impact

What Success Looks Like

• Your shifts are organized, effective, and producing positive feedback from team members and guests.
• Your team members are growing in their leadership skills under your care.
• Your guests give rave reviews and continue coming back!
• You prevent problems before they happen and take ownership of existing problems with strategic solutions.

You are a Strong Candidate If You

• Plan to graduate college in the next 6 months or have recently graduated in the last 6-12 months.
• Want mentorship, challenge, and real business experience early in your career.
• Take initiative and ownership without being asked.
• Are willing to get your hands dirty. Remember, this is a full-time 38-42 hr/week position in a restaurant environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and coach teams during high-volume shifts either in the kitchen or in hospitality
• Make real-time decisions to protect guest experience
• Develop team members through feedback and accountability
• Learn to manage operations, people, systems, and performance

Growth Path

This role is intentionally designed as a development track. Managers-in-Training who demonstrate strong leadership and ownership may grow into senior leadership roles within our organization over time (i.e. coordinator & director level roles).

Compensation and Benefits

The MiT starting wage is between $21-$22/hour. MiTs are able to receive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. 401k plans are available to eligible team members. Pay raises are also eligible to receive in tandem with promotions within our organization.

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