Leadership Development Program

Leadership Development Program | Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro

Are you a driven, purpose-oriented leader who wants to learn how to run a business from the ground up?

Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro is hiring for its Leadership Development Program, an immersive opportunity designed for emerging leaders who aspire to become Chick-fil-A Operators, pursue Chick-fil-A’s corporate Leadership Development Program, or eventually own a business of their own.

With two high-performing restaurant locations, approximately 300 team members, and a strong track record of developing future Operators and corporate leaders, Chick-fil-A Murfreesboro offers participants meaningful responsibility, structured coaching, and hands-on exposure to every area of the business.

What You'll Do

• Learn restaurant operations from the ground up.


• Progress through trainer, shift leader, and director-level leadership development.


• Lead teams and own measurable business results.


• Gain exposure to budgeting, human resources, marketing, payroll, hiring, and performance management.


• Complete quarterly stretch assignments alongside experienced business leaders.


• Receive monthly coaching from a certified leadership coach.


• Meet regularly with the Chick-fil-A Operator and senior leadership team.


• Build the leadership and business skills needed for future ownership and executive leadership opportunities.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Early-career professionals and recent graduates are encouraged to apply.


• Demonstrated leadership through work, athletics, student organizations, ministry, volunteer service, or community involvement.


• Entrepreneurial mindset and a strong desire to grow.


• Humble, hungry, and people-smart leadership style.


• Willingness to work in a fast-paced, highly operational restaurant environment.


• Strong communication, initiative, resilience, and relationship-building skills.


• Food service, hospitality, retail, or customer-facing experience is preferred but not required.

Participants should expect to work approximately 40-45 hours per week during the initial stages of the program, with the majority of the first six months spent actively learning and leading inside the restaurant.

This is not a traditional management training program. It is an opportunity to take ownership, lead people, produce results, and develop the skills required to operate a successful business.

If you're ready to invest in your leadership and build a foundation for long-term career growth, we'd love to connect with you.