X.C.C.L. an Entrepreneur and Leadership Development Program at Chick-fil-A is a program written based on our Core Values; Excellence, Character, Consistency, and Leadership for individuals who are in future pursuit of owning their own Chick-fil-A Franchise or working for Chick-fil-A Inc.
X.C.C.L. Is designed as a 36-month program to teach the full operations of owning and operating your own Chick-fil-A. During your journey, you can expect to work within the restaurant leading a team, working with an executive coach for personal and professional development, and a mentor to work with daily to provide you with all the required tools to be successful.
After the 36-month program, you will be encouraged to apply for a Chick-fil-A franchise, to join a Corporate Leadership Development Program, a role at Chick-fil-A Corporate, or to remain on the team at the local level. Each of these options will depend on your past experiences, career path, and development through X.C.C.L. During your initial interview, you can expect to discuss these further in-depth.
Benefits of X.C.C.L. Include, but are not limited to A benefits package of over $75,000 annually
- A salary of $60,000 annually with additional bonus opportunities
- $1,000 signing bonus
- $500 paid monthly towards insurance premiums
- Life insurance paid in full by the employer
- Up to a 3% employer match to Simple IRA monthly
- In house mentorship from Executive VP of Operations
- Executive leadership coach
- One-on-one time with the Owner/Operator
- Development with Chick-fil-A corporate Selection Team
- Uniform clothing items provided at no charge
- Monthly cell phone and one-time technology allowance after the first rotation
- Rotation throughout the business, being constantly challenged
- Program results are not guaranteed Chick-fil-A Franchise placement however here are the trending results of program participants: 4 Current Owner/Operator, 1 Corporate Employee, 1 Marketing Director with an out-of-state Chick-fil-A franchise, 1 Talent Manager with a local Chick-fil-A franchise, 1 external leadership position, 3 remained with our local team as top level Directors.
The ideal candidate should:
- Have a 2 or 4 year degree or be willing to obtain a degree in any field of study
- Must be able to work 50 hours a week
- Has held a position within food and beverage
- Showing self-awareness
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrating a growth mindset
This position is not for a candidate:
- That is unable to commit to working less than 36 months or the duration of the program
- Is not willing to learn and develop themselves alongside their team
- Candidates that do not have a desire to work for Chick-fil-A as a long-term career goal as a franchise owner, a corporate employee, or within the franchise. If candidates are unable to communicate their desires to meet this minimum requirement, the candidate is encouraged to seek out an application for full-time employment within Chick-fil-A.
We are excited to meet you and explore your Chick-fil-A career together!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Food provided
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- Please list your three most recent jobs (including babysitting, lawn care or volunteer work):
- Why do you want to work at Chick-fil-A specifically, and what makes it a good fit for you? (2-3 sentences)
- What does treating people with honor, dignity, and respect look like in a restaurant? (2-4 sentences)
- On a scale of 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest), how would a recent supervisor, coach, or teacher likely rate your dependability? Why? (2-3 sentences)
- If you spoke to the person referenced in the previous question, what would they say is your greatest strength? What would they say you still need to improve on? (2-4 sentences)
- What does servant-leadership mean to you, and how have you shown it recently?
- Describe your long-term career goals within Chick-fil-A (3-4 sentences).
- Based on your understanding of XCCL, what do you anticipate this program to look like?
- What questions do you have relating to this program?
- Share about a time you received critical feedback. How did you respond in the moment, and what did you do after.
- What motivates you to do your best work, even on a hard day?
- This job requires coach ability, teamwork, dependability, and comfort in a face-paced environment. Which of these comes most naturally to you, and which requires the most intentional effort? Why? (3-6 sentences)
- Due to the nature of this program, you will be expected to work a variety of shifts between the hours of 5 am and 11 pm. The average day is 10 hours of in-store work. Is this something that you understand and are comfortable with?
Work Location: In person
