Leadership Development Program

Do you desire to pursue business or business ownership and need to take your first professional step after college? Do you love Chick-fil-A and want to learn more about what makes it one of the most respected and successful organizations in America? If so, Chick-fil-A Eau Claire has a business leadership opportunity for soon-to-graduate seniors and/or recent graduates that may be a great fit for you.

We are looking for growing leaders ready to join our newly launched Leadership Development Program. This program is a 24-32 month commitment and takes individuals through every area of the business to get hands-on experience and learn how to successfully own/operate their own business.

If selected, you would move quickly from Team Member to Coordinator. As a Coordinator, you would get to own an entire area of the business. You would also receive personal and professional development (led by a seasoned leadership coach and the local Chick-fil-A Operator) and lead real business results.

The goal of this program is that within the 24-32 month time frame, you would be ready to apply to Chick-fil-A, Inc's Corporate Development Program, be ready for promotion to Restaurant Director at Chick-fil-A Eau Claire, or be ready to launch into your next opportunity with a major head start.

• Has a passion for people
• Desires personal and professional growth and development through accountability and feedback
• Takes initiative and solves problems independently
• Wants to work closely with a Chick-fil-A Owner (bi-weekly 1:1 meetings for development, coaching, discipleship, and growth)
• Desires to learn about business leadership through hands-on experience within an organization
• Loves to see tangible results
• Enjoys working on their feet in a fast-paced team environment (not in a cubicle)
• Wants to give themselves a chance to become a business owner, including becoming a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator

• Recent or upcoming college graduate
• 3.0 or higher GPA
• Strong communication skills
• Proven skills in organization and attentiveness to details
• Ability to work on your feet up to 10+ hours a day
• Comfortable lifting +40lbs regularly
• Previous leadership experience preferred

• $22/hr starting pay with wage increase opportunities
• Full health insurance coverage, including vision and dental
• Free food every day
• A monthly food budget for family/friends
• Professional coaching
• Gym membership
• Phone bill reimbursement
• Clothing reimbursement
• Real responsibility and ownership in 6 months or less
• Uplifting, positive work environment
• Never work on a Sunday

Total package of yearly wages + benefits: $72,460

• First 2 weeks:
  Intensive team member training to get complete understanding of the Front of House area
• Months 1-3: mastery of all positions in the area to be ready for Shift Lead responsibility by month 3
• Months 4-6: mastery of the shift, day, and week to be ready for Coordinator responsibility by month 6
• Months 7-12: complete mastery of all areas + responsibilities in Front of House. Potential for Director-level opportunity at month 12
• Months 13-18: mastery of all positions in Back of House while maintaining Coordinator/Director position
• Months 19-24: refine business skills, personal development, and communication in preparation for launch to next opportunity
• Months 24+: launch to Career opportunity with Chick-fil-A, Inc, or continue into Director position at Chick-fil-A Eau Claire

Working at Chick-fil-A Eau Claire is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. This Chick-fil-A is locally owned and operated by an independent, franchised Operator whose mission is to win the hearts and trust of Eau Claire. We believe that our impact in the community can be far deeper than serving a delicious chicken sandwich.

Our ultimate goal is to create experiences of exceptional Care that positively impact moments, days and lives in the Chippewa Valley!