Manager-in-Training; Early Career Leadership Track

Manager-in-Training (Early Career Leadership Track)

The MiT role at Chick-fil-A North Valley is designed for upcoming and recent college graduates who want real leadership responsibility, hands-on business experience, and a clear path for growth to begin their career. This role is a full-time, on-site position at either our Chick-fil-A Deer Valley location (3001 W. Agua Fria Fwy.) or Chick-fil-A Norterra location (2575 W. Jomax Rd.) in Phoenix, Arizona.

The strength of an organization rests on the strength of its leaders. As we continue to grow, we desire to build our leadership bench not only internally but externally as well. This role exists to train, develop, and deploy high-caliber leaders to lead teams, run business areas, and create exceptional guest experiences.

• How to lead teams in a fast-paced environment
• How a multi-million dollar business operates
• How to coach performance and resolve conflict
• How Chick-fil-A Owner/Operators think about ownership and stewardship, and community impact

• Your shifts are organized, effective, and producing positive feedback from team members and guests.
• Your team members are growing in their leadership skills under your care.
• Your guests give rave reviews and continue coming back!
• You prevent problems before they happen and take ownership of existing problems with strategic solutions.

• Plan to graduate college in the next 6 months or have recently graduated in the last 6-12 months.
• Want mentorship, challenge, and real business experience early in your career.
• Take initiative and ownership without being asked.
• Are willing to get your hands dirty. Remember, this is a full-time 38-42 hr/week position in a restaurant environment.

• Lead and coach teams during high-volume shifts either in the kitchen or in hospitality
• Make real-time decisions to protect guest experience
• Develop team members through feedback and accountability
• Learn to manage operations, people, systems, and performance

This role is intentionally designed as a development track. Managers-in-Training who demonstrate strong leadership and ownership may grow into senior leadership roles within our organization over time (i.e. coordinator & director level roles).

The MiT starting wage is between $21-$22/hour. MiTs are able to receive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance. 401k plans are available to eligible team members. Pay raises are also eligible to receive in tandem with promotions within our organization.

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