Chick-fil-A Propel Leadership Development Program

Chick-fil-A Downtown Athens In-Line / Barnett Shoals / Beechwood

Shane Todd has been a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator for nearly 30 years and currently leads four high-performing restaurants in Athens, GA. Shane Todd is a graduate of the University of Georgia, and has been operating Chick-fil-A's in Athens for 26 years. Shane has developed multiple future Chick-fil-A Operators, Corporate Staff members, and high-level business leaders.

Chick-fil-A is the fastest growing Quick Service Restaurant in the nation. Chick-fil-A has the highest customer satisfaction scores for 10 consecutive years. Chick-fil-A is on Forbes Lists for: Best Customer Service (2025), Customer Experience All Stars (2024), America's Dream Employers (2025), Best Brands For Social Impact (2023), Best Employers for Women (2023), America's Best Large Employers (2023), The Halo 100 (2022). Chick-fil-A has awarded $191 million in team member scholarships since 1973, with $26 million total awarded to 14,000+ winners in 2024.

Value and Appreciate Employees

• Health Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• 401k
• Free Food
• Personalized Leadership Coaching
• Community Engagement Opportunities
• Tuition Discounts at Over 100 Colleges
• Never work on Sundays
• Overtime Available
• Clear Leadership Development Roadmap Opportunity

Chick-fil-A Downtown Athens In-Line / Barnett Shoals / Beechwood is seeking highly motivated individuals to join our Propel Leadership Development Program. This program is specifically designed for future business leaders, entrepreneurs, and individuals interested in pursuing long-term leadership opportunities within Chick-fil-A. Participants will gain hands-on operational leadership experience while progressing through a structured development roadmap designed to prepare them for high-level leadership responsibilities. This is not a traditional restaurant management role. It is a fast-paced leadership development experience focused on operational excellence, leadership growth, business acumen, and personal development. We are looking for individuals who are hungry to grow, passionate about serving others, and excited about the opportunity to lead people and businesses at a high level.

Your Impact

• Learn every aspect of restaurant operations from the ground up
• Lead and develop teams in a fast-paced, high-expectation environment
• Help create and sustain a strong culture centered around operational excellence and servant leadership
• Develop business acumen through exposure to systems, operations, staffing, food safety, financials, and leadership development
• Participate in leadership coaching, development meetings, and growth curriculum
• Support community engagement initiatives and local partnerships
• Create meaningful experiences for guests and team members alike
• Take ownership of operational areas and contribute measurable results to the business

Background Profile

• Bachelor's Degree (Required)
• Open Availability (Required)
• Willingness to commit to working for the organization locally for the next 2-3 years (Required)
• Passion for Chick-fil-A's values

Apply now and you will be contacted ASAP.