Leadership Development Program - Chick-fil-A
Glen Allen, VA 23059
About the Job
X.C.C.L. an Entrepreneur and Leadership Development Program at Chick-fil-A is a program written based on our Core Values; Excellence, Character, Consistency, and Leadership for individuals who are in future pursuit of owning their own Chick-fil-A Franchise or working for Chick-fil-A Inc.
X.C.C.L. Is designed as a 36-month program to teach the full operations of owning and operating your own Chick-fil-A. During your journey, you can expect to work within the restaurant leading a team, working with an executive coach for personal and professional development, and a mentor to work with daily to provide you with all the required tools to be successful.
After the 36-month program, you will be encouraged to apply for a Chick-fil-A franchise, to join a Corporate Leadership Development Program, a role at Chick-fil-A Corporate, or to remain on the team at the local level. Each of these options will depend on your past experiences, career path, and development through X.C.C.L. During your initial interview, you can expect to discuss these further in-depth.
Benefits of X.C.C.L. Include, but are not limited to A benefits package of over $75,000 annually
- A salary of $60,000 annually with additional bonus opportunities
- $1,000 signing bonus
- $500 paid monthly towards insurance premiums
- Life insurance paid in full by the employer
- In house mentorship from Executive VP of Operations
- Executive leadership coach
- One-on-one time with the Owner/Operator
- Development with Chick-fil-A corporate Selection Team
- Uniform clothing items provided at no charge
- Monthly cell phone and one-time technology allowance after the first rotation
- Rotation throughout the business, being constantly challenged
- Program results are not guaranteed Chick-fil-A Franchise placement however here are the trending results of program participants: 4 Current Owner/Operator, 1 Corporate Employee, 1 Marketing Director with an out-of-state Chick-fil-A franchise, 1 Talent Manager with a local Chick-fil-A franchise, 1 external leadership position, 3 remained with our local team as top level Directors.
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a 2 or 4 year degree or be willing to obtain a degree in any field of study
- Must be able to work 50 hours a week
- Has held a position within food and beverage
- Showing self-awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrating a growth mindset
This position is not for a candidate:
- That is unable to commit to working less than 36 months or the duration of the program
- Who is not willing to learn and develop themselves alongside their team
- Candidates that do not have a desire to work for Chick-fil-A as a long-term career goal as a franchise owner, a corporate employee, or within the franchise. If candidates are unable to communicate their desires to meet this minimum requirement, the candidate is encouraged to seek out an application for full-time employment within Chick-fil-A.
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.