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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
- 2.5 Weeks Paid Vacation
- 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
- Financial Planning Classes
- Competitive Pay in a thriving, positive culture
- Opportunity to Travel to Grand Openings Nationwide
Responsibilities
Your Leadership Journey Includes:
- 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.