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?
The next generation of business leaders
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.
A life-changing opportunity
Learn about business inside and outside of a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Learn about life. Learn about yourself.
Real life
Difficult choices are presented throughout life. Learn what it takes to manage priorities and relationships when you’re traveling on the road for 24 to 36 months.
Real work
See what it takes to operate a Chick-fil-A restaurant, gain high-touch exposure to everyday business operations, and experience the opportunity to serve in multiple roles.
Real growth
Gain the skills deemed necessary by our program experts to generate business profitability, select top talent in our restaurants, and deliver consistent food safety and quality.
Program at a glance
Requirements
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.
Benefits
The Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program offers attractive compensation and benefits to accommodate traveling on the road for 24 to 36 months.
Application
There are several steps to applying for this competitive program, including the potential for one or more interviews.
Bootcamp
No Chick-fil-A® restaurant experience? No problem. A six-month operational bootcamp improves your leadership perspective as you gain experience and knowledge.
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