Overview

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 24- to 36-month developmental program available to individuals who are interested in growing their business acumen and restaurant leadership skills in their pursuit of future leadership opportunities with Chick‑fil‑A or other businesses.

LDP’s vision is to be the premier global leadership development experience. To develop the business acumen and restaurant leadership skills, LDP Participants are expected to spend time in two different positions: Grand Opening Supervisor and Interim Manager.

As a Grand Opening Supervisor, an LDP Participant’s main duties will be to recruit and manage a team of grand opening Trainers for each grand opening of a recent Chick‑fil‑A brand restaurant, oversee training by the Trainers on brand standards and operational functions affecting brand standards, and consult during the new restaurant opening with the independent franchised Operator of the independently owned and operated restaurant business.

As an Interim Manager, an LDP Participant’s main duties will be to manage all operations and Team Members at their assigned Chick‑fil‑A, Inc.-Operated Restaurant. LDP Participants may work at different Chick‑fil‑A, Inc.-Operated Restaurants during their time in the Interim Manager position.

Further details on the job responsibilities of the Grand Opening Supervisor and Interim Manager positions are discussed below.

Additionally, LDP Participants may work in the Mobile Kitchen Lead position and/or in various temporary business positions at the Support Center when a need is identified for an LDP participant to lead a staff project.



Additional information about these potential additional positions will be made available as needed to successful applicants to LDP.

As of the date of this posting, the annual starting salary for this position is $85,000 per year for exempt LDP Participants. The hourly rate for non-exempt LDP Participants in training is $30 per hour.

Benefits

- Medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for the employee and eligible dependents
- Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Twelve (12) weeks fully paid short-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan and employer-funded defined benefit pension plan
- Paid time off in the amount of fifty-six (56) hours at hire and an additional forty (40) hours every six months thereafter
- Paid holidays on Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Paid time off to serve on a jury up to twenty-six (26) weeks (130 business days)
- Paid bereavement leave of up to twenty (20) days depending on relationship
- Paid time off of up to twenty-six (26) weeks to perform certain military service obligations
- Paid time off of up to four (4) weeks for bonding leave time following birth or adoption of a child
- 3 additional days of paid time off for rest
- Income tax filing stipend for states outside of home state
- Two personal trips for the employee and two for their spouse and any legal dependents each year

Additional perks include company-provided laptop, professional development stipend,



reimbursement for moving expenses, housing and rental car, financial wellness support, access to the Chick‑fil‑A Wellness Center, a company Wellness program, a company Employee Assistance Program, and access to discounted products and services through Chick‑fil‑A Marketplace.

Chick‑fil‑A, Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Responsibilities

Grand Opening Supervisor Responsibilities:

- Recruit, select and schedule Grand Opening Trainers employed by Chick‑fil‑A, Inc. and ensure that all onboarding documents are complete and in compliance with applicable law(s)
- Supervise Grand Opening Trainers, including performance management, and ensure they understand and train Operator’s and restaurant leaders to Chick‑fil‑A brand standards and operational functions affecting brand standards
- Oversee and manage Grand Opening budget, including labor, travel, meals and entertainment
- Support Grand Opening process by consulting with the Operator on planning strategy and execution of the Operator’s vision for their individual business and Create Raving Fans Strategy
- Consult with the Operator on brand standards and operational issues affecting brand standards, such as their business plans, sales generation, vendor strategy, and maximizing their restaurant layout
- Partner with Grand Opening Marketing Team to execute and provide operational support for all PR and Marketing activations
- Consult with Operators regarding systems to ensure foo

📌 Leadership Development Program (Mississauga)
🏢 Chick-fil-A Plainfield, Indiana
📍 Mississauga