Sharpen your skills with Chick-fil-A® leaders. Program participants will have opportunities to continuously develop their leadership skills, both personally and within the restaurant business.
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Leadership Development Program
The Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program exists to accelerate growth in talented, driven leaders through dynamic business experiences. Over what is typically a 24-to-36-month period, program participants will grow professionally and personally as they confront and solve real-world leadership challenges while traveling on the road. Ready to sharpen your business skills with Chick-fil-A leaders?Apply now
A life-changing opportunity
Learn about business inside and outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Learn about life. Learn about yourself.
Program at a glance
- Requirements
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Participants should have a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of post-graduation professional experience OR be able to demonstrate five years of leadership experience.
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- Benefits
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The Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program offers attractive compensation and benefits to accommodate traveling on the road for 24 to 36 months.
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- Application
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There are several steps to applying for this competitive program, including the potential for one or more interviews.
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- Bootcamp
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No Chick-fil-A® restaurant experience? No problem. A six-month operational bootcamp improves your leadership perspective as you gain experience and knowledge.
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Hear from past participants
The Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program means business. But don’t take our word for it. Learn more from people who lived life in the program.
- The Leadership Development Program for me was an opportunity to define and refine my leadership skills in totally different environments.
Sara Corder
Support Center Staff, Project Lead
- This program isn't just about being a great restaurateur; it's about being a great person. And it taught me that I need to continually grow myself to grow others.
Kayla Maxwell
Chick-fil-A Bonney Lake FSU, Operator
- The program is life changing. I have met my lifelong best friends through this process. When you are faced with adversity with other people, you build this bond, this camaraderie.
Kayla Griffin
New Restaurant Consultant
- LDP gave me a target. It definitely gave a vision of what a well-oiled machine looks like.
Joshua Cole
Leadership Development Program alum
- Whenever you’re talking about leading people and trying to achieve goals, LDP skills are very applicable, whether it’s in the restaurant industry or a nonprofit.
Kelsey Collier
Leadership Development Program alum
- If you’re considering LDP, ensure that your intentions are business related and make sure you’re open to adaptability, flexibility, and the journey not the destination.
Micana Gallaway
Leadership Development Program alum
