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Propel Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A
Athens, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/5/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/1/2026

Job Description

Our passion includes being the very best that we can be in our business while helping to grow and equip young leaders for their futures. The opportunities that we provide allow individuals to add Chick-fil-A to their resume as they gain real experience in the professional business sector. We seek to grow young leaders into individuals who are better equipped to have successful futures whether that be in the Chick-fil-A business or beyond.

Minimum Requirements:

  •    Willingness to commit 2-3 years of employment and development to our organization
  •    Strong leadership ability & a commitment to growth and development of self 
  •    Self-starter with ability to work independently and on multiple initiatives at the same time
  •    Demonstrates the importance of Chick-fil-A’s mission (To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive impact on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A) and carries out the Athens Chick- fil-A Core Values (Positive Attitude, Hustle, Continuous Improvement, Have Fun & Stewardship) 

Additional Requirements if pursuing a career with Chick-fil-A (need one of the following):

  •   Four-year college degree along with willingness to commit 2-3 years of employment and     development to our organization
  •    Two years of full-time leadership experience and willingness to commit 3 years of employment and development to our organization
  •    Three years of full-time leadership experience and willingness to commit 2 years of employment and development to our organization
  •    Willingness to commit 5 years of employment and development at Athens Chick-fil-A

As a candidate in the Athens Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, what will I do?

You are welcomed into our organization and provided a period of training in the restaurant. After this training period has been completed, we evaluate your level of skill and experience to identify an operational leadership position in our stores that will best fit your skillset and our needs. You will be given real responsibility and an area of the business to own-- learning how to do Chick-fil-A by doing Chick-fil-A!

We will ensure that you receive training and opportunities to learn and lead in a variety of roles, responsibilities, and positions. Your movement within our organization will depend on your skill level, desire, and capacity for growth as well as the needs of our business. Leaders are challenged but not overwhelmed and receive regular feedback and coaching from General Managers, Director of Operations and Shane Todd, Operator of our three stores and CEO of our multimillion-dollar organization. You are able to learn real operational and leadership skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. As a member of our Propel Leadership Development Program, you are held accountable for the performance of your area of the business while being coached and praised for our wins along the way. Propel Leaders in our organization receive quarterly one-on-one meetings with Operator Shane Todd, quarterly one-on-one meetings with our Director of People focused on his or her personal development strategy, and development opportunities learning from staff members at Chick-fil-A, Inc. and other business leaders. We feel confident that your time in our Propel program will prepare you for your next career opportunity wherever that may be!

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.

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