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Chick-fil-A Career Launch Program

Cooper Connect
Knoxville, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 3/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

Company: Chick-fil-A Fountain City

  • Greg Harb, the Owner/Operator for this location, cares deeply about his team and community
  • Chick-fil-A at Fountain City offers a Career Launch Program to learn the business from the ground up either to prepare for you to apply to the corporate Leadership Development Program or to continue growing up the ranks in the store
  • Greg Harb serves as a Board Member with Christian Academy of Knoxville and Chick-fil-A at Fountain City donates to many local schools and organizations within the community
  • Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation
  • Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years
  • Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022)
  • Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000 winners in 2024

Value and Appreciate Employees

  • 401k
  • Health Insurance
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
  • Never work on Sundays
  • Excellent Career Advancement Opportunities

Opportunity

Launch your career in leadership with one of the most successful Chick-fil-A Operators in the country. We're hiring a driven, hands-on leader to join our team at Chick-fil-A Fountain City, where growth isn’t just encouraged—it’s expected. This full-time role is ideal for a recent college graduate or emerging professional who wants to build a long-term career in restaurant leadership, business operations, or pursue Chick-fil-A’s highly competitive Leadership Development Program (LDP). Operator Greg Harb is hands on in his restaurant and leads a thriving team at Chick-fil-A Fountain City. He cares deeply about his team, sets clear goals and expectations, and leads by example.

Your Impact

  • Learn and lead in every area of restaurant operations
  • Build, coach, and manage high-performing teams of 50 team members
  • Improve guest experience, reduce costs, and increase overall restaurant performance
  • Gain direct preparation and experience for future leadership roles, including potential candidacy for Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program

Background Profile

  • Bachelor's Degree (required)
  • Minimum 2 years of leadership experience
  • Passion for service, people, and excellence
  • Previous hospitality or restaurant experience preferred
  • Strong interest in long term career growth, including potential Chick-fil-A LDP participation (required)

Apply now This is more than a job—it’s a career-launching opportunity. If you're ready to grow, be mentored, and make an impact, apply today.



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