Restaurant Leader | Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A Frederick Blvd; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sundays off

Competitive leadership compensation

Paid training

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Free meals while working

Employee discounts

Referral incentives

Counseling services

Scholarship opportunities

Tuition assistance

100% tuition coverage while attending

Job summary

Chick-fil-A Frederick Blvd leadership team is seeking exceptional leaders to join a hands-on leadership role within a high-volume restaurant. You will develop people, influence culture, and own growing responsibilities as you progress through our leadership development pipeline.

This role offers real responsibility over people, operations, and guest experience, with regular coaching and clear paths for advancement into LDP/TDP or Operator tracks.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and developing others.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for candidates pursuing long-term executive, LDP/TDP, or Operator pathways, but demonstrated leadership ability and experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead Front of House and Back of House teams with care, clarity, and accountability.
• Coach, develop, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
• Own operational results and help drive excellence across the restaurant.
• Deliver a guest experience that reflects Chick‑fil‑A’s standard of hospitality.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and develop Team Members.
• Participate in performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Learn labor scheduling, payroll management, workforce planning, and retention strategy.
• Analyze sales, labor, food cost, profitability, customer experience, and operational performance.

Skills

Leadership

People Development

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Seeing you succeed is our symbol of success.

At Chick-fil-A Frederick Blvd, we are looking for exceptional leaders who want more than a management position. We are building a leadership pipeline for aspiring Chick-fil-A LDP/TDP candidates, future Operators, senior restaurant leaders, and business professionals who want to grow their ability to lead people and businesses well.

Our Owner/Operator is known as “Coach Taylor” because he approaches leadership like a Division I college coach: recruit talented people, develop their abilities, challenge them to grow, and prepare them for whatever comes next.

Our goal is for Chick-fil-A Frederick Blvd to become a launching pad for your career.

Whether your future involves growing within our organization, pursuing Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program, becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, or eventually serving in another organization or industry, we want you to leave better prepared to lead than when you arrived.

You will be developed, challenged, coached, and invested in. In return, you will be expected to do the same for the people you lead.

The Opportunity

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a high‑volume Chick‑fil‑A restaurant. You will have real responsibility for people, operations, business results, and organizational culture.

As you demonstrate readiness, your level of ownership and responsibility will continue to grow.

You will have opportunities to:

• Lead Front of House and Back of House teams with care, clarity, and accountability.
• Coach, develop, and prepare the next generation of leaders.
• Own operational results and help drive excellence across the restaurant.
• Deliver a guest experience that reflects Chick‑fil‑A’s standard of hospitality.
• Help protect and strengthen a culture where people feel seen, known, heard, and valued.
• Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, and develop Team Members.
• Participate in performance management, leadership development, and succession planning.
• Learn labor scheduling, payroll management, workforce planning, and retention strategy.
• Analyze sales, labor, food cost, profitability, customer experience, and operational performance.
• Create and execute 30/60/90‑day business plans.
• Identify business bottlenecks and implement solutions that improve capacity, speed, accuracy, quality, and service.
• Learn inventory management, food safety systems, quality standards, and vendor management.
• Participate in sales growth, catering, community engagement, and brand‑building initiatives.
• Help shape restaurant strategy alongside senior leadership.
• Receive regular one‑on‑one coaching and developmental feedback.

Business Acumen Development

Our goal is to develop leaders who understand more than how to run a shift.

You will gain exposure to multiple areas of restaurant and business leadership, including:

• Restaurant Operations
• People Leadership
• Recruiting & Talent Development
• Training & Leadership Development
• Financial Management
• Labor Strategy
• Food Cost & Inventory
• Sales & Brand Growth
• Guest Experience
• Community Engagement
• Food Safety & Quality
• Strategic Planning
• Performance Management
• Leadership Coaching

Who We’re Looking For

We are looking for someone who:

• Solves problems rather than waiting for someone else to solve them.
• Takes ownership of both successes and failures.
• Raises the standard for themselves and the people around them.
• Is hungry for growth and willing to be challenged.
• Is humble enough to serve others, receive feedback, and keep learning.
• Can lead with both care and accountability.
• Communicates clearly and directly.
• Builds trust quickly with people.
• Can navigate difficult conversations and conflict respectfully.
• Uses good judgment and makes sound decisions.
• Is curious about people and business.
• Can work independently without needing constant oversight.
• Responds well in a fast‑paced and changing environment.
• Wants responsibility and is willing to earn greater responsibility over time.

Preferred Experience

• At least one year of leadership experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced, guest‑focused environment.
• Experience leading teams and developing others.
• Restaurant or hospitality leadership experience is preferred.
• Previous Chick‑fil‑A experience is valuable but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for candidates pursuing long‑term executive, LDP/TDP, or Operator pathways, but demonstrated leadership ability and experience will also be considered.

What Success Looks Like

Successful leaders at Frederick Blvd do more than complete tasks.

They develop people.

They solve problems.

They improve the business.

They protect the culture.

They create clarity.

They take responsibility.

They help the people around them become better.

Your success will be measured not only by the results you personally produce, but also by the leaders and teams you develop.

Your Development

Development at Frederick Blvd is based on readiness, performance, character, and demonstrated leadership capacity rather than simply time in position.

As you grow, you may receive increasing responsibility for areas such as:

• Shift leadership
• Front of House operations
• Back of House operations
• Talent
• Training
• Food safety
• Guest experience
• Sales and brand growth
• Financial performance
• Organizational strategy

Our leadership team will work with you to identify your strengths, development opportunities, and long‑term career goals.

For individuals pursuing Chick‑fil‑A opportunities beyond Frederick Blvd, our goal is to provide meaningful business experience, coaching, and leadership preparation that helps make you a stronger candidate.

What We Offer

• Sundays off
• Competitive leadership compensation
• Paid training
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Free meals while working
• Employee discounts
• Referral incentives
• Counseling services
• Scholarship opportunities
• Tuition assistance
• 100% tuition coverage while attending Point University Online for eligible participants
• Leadership coaching and professional development
• Significant opportunities for advancement and increased responsibility

Why Frederick Blvd?

We believe restaurants can be places where people build meaningful careers, discover what they are capable of, and become better leaders.

We want Chick‑fil‑A Frederick Blvd to be known not only for great food and hospitality, but also for developing exceptional people.

If you are ready to make an impact today while preparing yourself for what comes next, we would love to meet you.

Come ready to lead. Come ready to learn. Come ready to grow.