About the role#
The Training & Development Intern will build a Multi-unit Leadership training syllabus. This project aims to turn informal above-store-level development into a consistent, repeatable program. You will layer admin, reporting, and leadership training onto the existing foundation used for General Managers. You will own this project from start to finish, partnering with Field Training and operations leaders to deliver a gap analysis, a validated syllabus draft, and a final presentation to senior leadership.
What you'll do#
- Complete orientation and the In-Store Experience to learn restaurant operations firsthand.
- Audit the current Manager in Training syllabus and identify existing materials for reuse.
- Interview above-store-level leaders to understand the admin and reporting work required for their roles.
- Document the gap between GM-level training and above-store-level responsibilities.
- Define the syllabus architecture, including shared foundations and specific layers for admin, reporting, and leadership.
- Sequence content by phase and build out materials based on your audit findings.
- Partner with your supervisor at the midpoint to approve the project architecture.
- Validate your syllabus draft with leaders and revise it based on their feedback.
- Draft a pilot and rollout recommendation that includes proposed success metrics.
- Present your final solution to the supervisor and the Senior Leadership Team.
- Hand off all files, the gap analysis summary, and any open items.
- Complete an end-of-internship check-in, program evaluation, and HR exit interview.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Human Resources or Business Administration program.
Location & details#
- This internship is located on-site at the Support Center in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
- The term runs from January 25, 2027, to May 7, 2027.
- This is a paid, part-time position of up to 20 hours per week.
- Remote work is not permitted.
About Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens operates a chain of restaurants specializing in hand-breaded chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches. The company started in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where it remains headquartered today. It employs over 2,600 people across its locations. The business focuses on a service model that includes table delivery for dine-in customers.
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