Leadership capacity. Business acumen. Lasting impact! Leading at Chick-fil-A Merrimon Ave is an opportunity for personal and professional growth while gaining first-hand experience with one of America’s most trusted brands. Join a team of high-energy, high-performing leaders to make a positive impact and lay a solid foundation for a successful career in the restaurant, as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator, a Chick-fil-A corporate staff member, or any other path of your choosing. Plus, if you are interested in pursuing a Master of Business Administration, we've got your tuition 100% covered! 

Located in vibrant, downtown Asheville, NC, Chick-fil-A Merrimon Avenue is uniquely positioned to make a lasting impact on the community in which we serve. We are currently looking for positive, goal-oriented, servant-leaders to help grow our business and ensure our team and guests feel cared for each day.

Built around our four critical success factors - our people, the guest experience, sales growth, and financial stewardship - this position comprises of direct ownership of significant areas of the business within the context of a 2-year development program.

Top candidates will have proven leadership experience demonstrating the ability to effectively coach, develop and work through others. Previous restaurant experience is not required.

Duties & Responsibilities:

- Learn, learn, learn

- Cultivate an atmosphere of fun, care, and excellence that allows others to flourish

- Implement efficient, innovative systems that ensure guests feel cared for

- Set & lead the business to reach strategic goals that reflect a culture of continuous improvement

- Ensure Chick-fil-A procedures are being followed all day, every day

- Assess, develop & implement systems to regularly monitor guest experience

- Coach & develop team members to reach personal & professional goals

- Create & utilize systems to control costs

Relevant Skills & Traits:

- Proven track record of leading & developing others

- Excellent organizational and leadership abilities

- Outstanding communication and people skills

- Spirit of humility and optimism

- Experience in setting and achieving goals

- Demonstration of growth mindset

General Requirements:

- Flexible availability Monday - Saturday (6:00am - 11:00pm)

- Available to work 35-45 hours per week

- Minimum of Bachelor’s degree

Benefits to Include:

• Online MBA tuition 100% covered
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401k + match
• Paid time off
• Sundays + a 2nd day off weekly
• Free meals
• Chick-fil-A, Inc. networking & development courses