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Leadership Development Program (Canada)

Chick-fil-A, Inc. · Atlanta, GA · posted 6 days ago

In short: Leadership Development Program (Canada) at Chick-fil-A, Inc. in Atlanta, GA, posted 6 days ago.

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Chick-fil-A, Inc.employer

Atlanta, GAlocation

Business operations and stratesub-niche

6 days agoposted

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The job

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Employer	Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Location	Atlanta, Georgia
Field	Operations and Management › Business operations and strategy
Level	Senior Level
Source category	Business Operations
Posted	2026-11-02 (6 days ago)
Work arrangement	On-site at the location listed
Pay	Not published in the source listing

Job description

Overview

Position Details

This role is a part of our global Leadership Development Program , which includes an initial training in the U.S., and the remainder of the program will be spent in Canada. For more information on the program before applying, we recommend attending our Information Session! Please follow the link to sign up here .

Our interview process typically takes 90-120 days, and program start dates are on average 4-6 months after the interview process begins.

Job Overview

The Leadership Development Program (LDP) is a 2.5 to 3.5 year developmental program available to individuals who are interested in growing their business acumen and restaurant leadership skills in their pursuit of future leadership and ownership 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 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 new 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 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.

Salary and Compensation:

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

Benefits:

Chick-fil-A, Inc. offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

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 food safety, such as LEAN Chicken. Complete SAFE Daily Critical and eRQA daily, evaluate results and advise on corrective measures as appropriate
Forecast sales and consult with Operators on inventory levels
Consult with Operators regarding optional resources and tools available to ensure consistency with brand standards, including Pathway
Provide consultation on Operators' set up of Restaurant with necessary equipment, smallwares, and office items to ensure food safety, food quality and quick service
Support and advise Operators on back office systems
Create an exit strategy for the Grand Opening support team to ensure minimal impact to brand standards and guest experience once departed

Interim Manager Responsibilities:

Manage all operations and Team Members at their assigned Chick-fil-A, Inc.-Operated Restaurant
Recruit, hire, onboard, and supervise Team Members, including, but not limited to, completing new hire and payroll paperwork, labor scheduling, completing payroll biweekly, and performance management
Develop and implement plan for training Team Members to Pathway standards
Conduct Team Member performance reviews and create performance management plans
Create role clarity and clear communication amongst the team
Develop processes and procedures to ensure compliance with all employment laws
Assess and analyze current state of the Restaurant business in terms of people, quality and customer service, sales and brand growth, and financial return. Develop a 30/60/90-day business plan
Analyze Customer Engagement Monitor survey results and create strategy for enhancing survey results, including coaching and solving for opportunities
Evaluate Restaurant vendor performance and make any necessary changes in vendor relationship
Ensure inventory levels are appropriate for specific Restaurant needs
Implement and oversee inventory and ordering process, and train Team Member(s) on the relevant process(es)
Identify and solve bottlenecks in the business, including innovating ways to maximize throughput
Analyze data, including End of Month package, to make optimal business decisions for the purpose of maximizing Restaurant's financial return
Ensure Restaurant readiness and smooth transition of Restaurant to incoming Operator

Responsibilities for other positions LDP Participants may hold:

Information about the responsibilities of other positions, including but not limited to the Mobile Kitchen Lead role, staff projects, and other assignments based on the needs of the business will be made available as needed to LDP Participants.

Required Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or 5 years of leadership experience
Ability to consume the entirety of the Chick-fil-A menu without dietary restrictions to ensure quality and provide recommendations
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
Keen business judgement and sound decision-making skills
Experience working with and leading teams
Problem solving and analytical skills
Ability to provide clear and consistent feedback
Ability to manage conflict in a respectful and timely manner
Promptly takes responsibility and action as needed
Listens effectively; seeks to understand
Curious about the needs of those around them
Quickly establishes rapport and inspires others
Communicates clearly and concisely

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
Willing to travel 100 percent of the time
Availability to work on weekends

Preferred Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)

Valid US or Canadian Driver License

Required Years of Experience

5

Travel Requirements

100%

Required Level of Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Level of Education

N/A

Required Major/Concentration

All Majors/Concentrations

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This is a Senior Level role in the Operations and Management field (Business operations and strategy) at Chick-fil-A, Inc.. Senior roles usually expect substantial experience, ownership of results and often the ability to guide others.

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The city

The job is in Atlanta, GA. Below is what the official statistics say about living and working there.

How Atlanta compares. Among the 100 largest places in Georgia, Atlanta is #1 by population, #10 for remote work (#1 = most), #15 for college degrees (#1 = most), #73 for homeownership (#1 = highest). Its county, Fulton County, is #1 of 159 counties for average pay ($100,817).

The place in numbers

Atlanta has 505,268 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 4.6% of the population of Georgia. It covers 135 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 3,734 people per square mile. The median age is 34.2, 9% younger than the state median (34.2 against 37.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,711 a month (rent plus utilities), 23% above the state median ($1,711 against $1,393). Over a year that is 24.0% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $439,600, which is 5.1 times the median household income ($85,652); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 46.4% of households own their home, 29% below the state average (46.4% against 65.7%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metropolitan area has 2,889,670 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $51,170 a year, about the same as the national median ($51,170 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (328,500 jobs, median $47,040); transportation and material moving (313,910 jobs, median $44,120); sales and related (277,630 jobs, median $37,550). The area is most specialised in business and financial operations (1.3 times) and legal (1.3 times), where the share of workers is above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($130,550) and computer and mathematical ($110,010). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Fulton County was 3.6%. 68.7% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Fulton County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 52.9% drive alone, 5.7% use public transit, 3.9% walk, 29.7% work from home. 14.2% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 28% below the state average (14.2% against 19.8%). Remote work is more common than in the state as a whole, which widens the set of employers a resident can work for without moving.

People and education

59.2% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 69% above the state share (59.2% against 35.0%). 9.0% of residents were born outside the United States, 19% below the state share (9.0% against 11.2%). The poverty rate is 16.9%, 27% above the state rate (16.9% against 13.4%).

Climate

The warmest month is Jul, averaging 80°F (26.5°C), and the coolest is Jan at 40°F (4.7°C). About 1,292 mm (51 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; Dec is the wettest month (133 mm) and Oct the driest (88 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

Nearby cities to compare

Closest cities in this guide: North Druid Hills (7 miles, rent 10% higher); East Point (7 miles, rent 20% lower); Vinings (7 miles, rent 7% higher); Decatur (7 miles, rent 3% lower). Rent differences are against Atlanta; use the Compare tab to put any two cities side by side.

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Where to live

CITY Official statistics Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year (via Census Reporter) · Data: ACS 2020–2024

Places within 50 miles (straight line) of Atlanta, GA that have a guide, with what living there costs. No pay estimate is shown because the title did not match one occupation.

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Place ⇅	Distance from the job city ⇅	Median rent ⇅	Median home value ⇅	Median household income ⇅	Commute 45+ min ⇅	Rent as % of occupation pay ⇅	Open jobs there ⇅
Atlanta, GA	0 mi	$1,711	$439,600	$85,652	14.2%	n/a	Jobs
North Druid Hills, GA	7 mi	$1,874	$515,900	$102,742	8.0%	n/a	—
East Point, GA	7 mi	$1,364	$281,600	$68,598	17.8%	n/a	—
Vinings, GA	7 mi	$1,839	$604,600	$94,982	9.3%	n/a	—
Decatur, GA	7 mi	$1,655	$701,400	$139,397	15.5%	n/a	—
North Decatur, GA	8 mi	$1,913	$474,600	$110,871	16.4%	n/a	—
Brookhaven, GA	8 mi	$1,882	$692,700	$117,663	10.3%	n/a	—
College Park, GA	9 mi	$1,207	$325,800	$51,635	7.2%	n/a	Jobs
Smyrna, GA	9 mi	$1,739	$449,500	$100,061	18.6%	n/a	—
Candler-McAfee, GA	9 mi	$1,498	$259,300	$64,699	21.8%	n/a	—
Belvedere Park, GA	9 mi	$1,534	$296,600	$65,462	20.7%	n/a	—
Mableton, GA	10 mi	$1,472	$313,100	$77,980	22.7%	n/a	—
Forest Park, GA	11 mi	$1,189	$143,400	$41,211	20.6%	n/a	—
Chamblee, GA	11 mi	$1,859	$432,800	$84,452	11.9%	n/a	—
Clarkston, GA	11 mi	$1,422	$302,600	$48,564	26.2%	n/a	—
Sandy Springs, GA	12 mi	$1,870	$619,800	$104,340	12.6%	n/a	—
South Fulton, GA	13 mi	$1,702	$309,800	$82,324	25.0%	n/a	—
Lithia Springs, GA	13 mi	$1,402	$220,000	$62,417	23.6%	n/a	—
Riverdale, GA	14 mi	$1,360	$178,800	$63,455	14.7%	n/a	—
Dunwoody, GA	14 mi	$1,859	$602,900	$121,903	12.8%	n/a	—

Career paths

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Distances

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Charlotte, NC	228 mi	903,844
Jacksonville, FL	287 mi	977,670
Indianapolis, IN	426 mi	885,860
Columbus, OH	437 mi	914,802
Chicago, IL	585 mi	2,711,226
Philadelphia, PA	670 mi	1,579,706
Houston, TX	700 mi	2,328,253
Dallas, TX	716 mi	1,307,930
New York, NY	747 mi	8,483,844
Fort Worth, TX	749 mi	963,194
Oklahoma City, OK	753 mi	697,125
Austin, TX	816 mi	979,539
San Antonio, TX	880 mi	1,479,835
Denver, CO	1,203 mi	718,877
Phoenix, AZ	1,586 mi	1,642,323
San Diego, CA	1,883 mi	1,389,526
Los Angeles, CA	1,940 mi	3,857,263
San Jose, CA	2,103 mi	990,138
San Francisco, CA	2,167 mi	830,235
Seattle, WA	2,177 mi	754,195

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College Park, GA	9 mi	5
Alpharetta, GA	23 mi	55
Chattanooga, TN	102 mi	5

The employer

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