About the role#
This internship is designed for individuals who want to grow as leaders and learn how a business operates. You will gain hands-on experience in a restaurant environment while learning to lead people, solve problems, and understand business results. This is an active role where you will contribute to the business, lead team members, and own specific projects under the guidance of the Owner/Operator and leadership team.
What you'll do#
- Gain hands-on experience in daily restaurant operations.
- Lead and support team members in both service and production areas.
- Support Operational Excellence in food quality, speed, accuracy, cleanliness, and hospitality.
- Own a specific business focus area or leadership project.
- Participate in leadership conversations related to people, operations, sales, profitability, culture, and growth.
What you'll need#
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- High character and personal responsibility.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to lead others through influence, example, and accountability.
- Reliable transportation.
Location & details#
- Location: Mesa, Arizona.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
- Majors: Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, or Marketing.
About Chick-fil-A Restaurants
Chick-fil-A is a quick-service restaurant company based in Atlanta. Founded in 1967, the business operates through a franchise model where independent owner-operators manage individual locations. The company maintains over 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. It employs more than 200,000 team members across its restaurant network.
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