Business Internship 

Position: Business Intern

Location: Chick-fil-A Maumee

Compensation: $18

Schedule: Full-time/Part-time 

College Credit: Eligible for internship credit through participating colleges and universities

Position Summary

The Chick-fil-A Maumee Business Internship provides college students with hands-on business experience in one of the nation's leading restaurant organizations. This internship is designed to complement a variety of business majors by offering real-world learning opportunities, leadership development, and practical application of classroom concepts.

Interns will work alongside restaurant leadership on meaningful projects while gaining exposure to daily business operations and strategic decision-making. The internship can be customized to align with academic requirements and career interests, making it an excellent opportunity for students seeking internship credit while developing valuable professional skills.

Areas of Focus

Depending on the student's major and career goals, internship experiences may include:

• Marketing: Community engagement, social media initiatives, promotional campaigns, customer experience, and brand awareness.
• Supply Chain & Operations: Inventory management, forecasting, ordering systems, food cost analysis, and operational efficiency.
• Human Resources: Recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, employee engagement, training, retention, and leadership development.
• Entrepreneurship: Learning how a locally operated Chick-fil-A restaurant functions as a business while developing entrepreneurial and leadership skills.
• Management: Team leadership, operations management, performance metrics, coaching, scheduling, and strategic planning.
• Finance: Budgeting, profit-and-loss analysis, labor management, financial reporting, and key performance indicators.
• Sales & Customer Experience: Guest service excellence, relationship building, sales growth strategies, catering initiatives, and business development.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department-specific projects aligned with academic objectives.
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements.
• Work alongside restaurant leaders and team members.
• Assist with planning and executing business initiatives.
• Track and report project outcomes and performance metrics.
• Attend leadership meetings, training sessions, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Human Resources, Supply Chain, Finance, Entrepreneurship, Sales, or a related field.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn.
• Organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Passion for leadership, customer service, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Gain

• Real-world business experience in a high-performing organization.
• Mentorship from experienced business and operational leaders.
• Flexible scheduling that accommodates academic commitments.
• Opportunities to build leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Exposure to multiple areas of business operations.
• Eligibility to earn internship credit through participating colleges and universities.
• The potential to transition into long-term employment while completing your degree, with opportunities for both part-time and full-time positions 

This internship is ideal for students looking to bridge classroom learning with practical business experience while building a strong foundation for future leadership opportunities.

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.