What are the responsibilities and job description for the Leadership Development Associate position at Chick-fil-A?
Overview
In our Leadership Development Associate position at Chick-fil-A Beaverton, you’ll learn what it takes to lead a team in one of the busiest and most respected quick-service restaurants in the industry. This position is part of a structured development program designed to prepare you for a leadership role within Chick-fil-A. Participants will receive personalized coaching and development from the director team and the executive team at their Chick-fil-A restaurant.
Primary Desired Outcomes
1. Leading Self: Participants will enhance their self-development, manage personal and professional priorities, develop emotional intelligence, and leverage their strengths.
2. Being a Team: Participants will learn to form teams, establish common goals, create a team culture, solve problems collaboratively, and intentionally foster a sense of community.
3. Leading Others: Participants will gain experience in leading individuals and small groups through formal coaching sessions, on-the-job feedback, training, and overall people engagement and development.
Other Desired Outcomes
● Business Experience: Participants will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the business world.
● Tangible Management Skills: Participants will leave with a comprehensive toolkit of resources for effective people management.
● Personal Development: Participants will undergo genuine, personalized development tailored to their unique personalities, interests, and life stories through one-on-one coaching sessions.
The Work Experience
The goal of the work experience is to aid in participants’ growth and development as emerging leaders. Participants are trained as team members for the first two months, and then serve as Trainers, and then progress to Shift Leader.
Position Type:
- Full-time and Part-Time
What You’ll Do:
- Learn to lead and support team members through operational shifts
- Ensure high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and customer service
- Assist with opening and closing procedures
- Maintain a positive, encouraging work environment
- Model Chick-fil-A’s core values in every interaction
- Work closely with leadership to meet operational goals and team development
Our Benefits Include:
- A caring culture
- A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
- Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
- Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
- Yearly educational scholarship opportunities $1,000 to $25,000 to the college of your choice
- Subsidized Medical, dental, and vision options for eligible employees
- 401 (k) match for eligible employees
- Paid time off for eligible employees
- Plus a free meal with every shift
Qualifications and Requirements:
- High School degree/GED or higher
- One year or more of management/leadership experience
- Consistency and reliability
- Cheerful and positive attitude
- Loves serving and helping others
- Customer service-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to multitask
- Works well independently and in a team environment
- Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule
- Have the ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs on a regular basis
- Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
Join us in creating a culture of service and excellence — one shift at a time. We can’t wait to meet you!
Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.
Salary : $20 - $23