Leadership Development Program

The Chick-fil-A of Powdersville and Easley Leadership Development Program is a multifaceted program designed to help you build the best and brightest future possible for you. We believe in learning to lead yourself before learning to lead others, and learning to lead others before learning to lead our business. We commit to walking with you through every step of this process and meeting your level of investment into your personal development.The Chick-fil-A of Powdersville and Easley Leadership Development Program provides a challenging hands-on restaurant and business leadership experience with opportunities to learn about our culture, practice and learn business skills in a live environment, as well as social and networking opportunities. The purpose of this program is to identify and hire individuals who have an interest in receiving hands-on experience in operating a business and leading a team.

A Chick-fil-A Team Leader is one who consistently demonstrates our core values, embraces the Chick-fil-A culture and has a servant’s heart. They have a passion for people and serving others, have strong character, take initiative and work with a sense of urgency at all times. Our Team Leaders are responsible for supporting senior leadership in executing daily operations and keeping team members accountable for each component of Operational Excellence and our Recipe for Service. A Team Leader’s two main areas of focus are completing tasks so that the restaurant runs effectively, and coaching/developing team members. Team Leaders lead by example and set the tone that others will follow. 

Position Type:

• Full-time and Part-time

Our Benefits Include:

• A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
• Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
• Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
• Scholarship opportunities
• Competitive pay
• Paid Vacation after the 1st Year 
• 401k after the first year
• Health Insurance 
• Performance Based Bonuses 
• Free Meal Each Shift 
• Extensive Leadership Development Opportunities 
• Discounted Tuition 
• Team Outings and Rewards

Team Leader Responsibilities:

• Participating operationally in day-to-day activities in high-volume, fast-paced Restaurant
• Offer immediate and respectful response to Guest's needs
• Assist in training of new hires, set the tone for a shift, and act as a role model for our team
• Be a friendly, encouraging team player
• Open and/or close, lead shifts, key holder
• Count drawers and finalize day
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Smile
• Create and Maintain Eye Contact
• Speak Enthusiastically
• Make Emotional Connections with Guests
• Reliable transportation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong people skills with a desire to serve Team Members
• Strong commitment to superior customer service
• Ability to manage Team Member behavioral and performance issues
• Ability to work in a team environment with shared ownership and responsibility
• Prior experience as shift lead, crew lead, supervisor, team lead, restaurant manager, restaurant assistant manager is not required but is preferred.

Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners

who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own

content and policies.

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.