About the Internship:
This paid internship program is unique to Chick-fil-A Appleton and embodies our desire to train and develop leaders in the community around us. Participants will learn valuable skills in leading, serving, community, and business.
Desired Outcomes:
- Serve on a team: You will experience setting goals, creating culture, solving problems, and growing community.
- Lead a team: You will learn how to lead others in one-on-one and in team settings through formal leading sessions, performance feedback, leadership meetings, formal training, and reading and podcast assignments.
- Be part of a community: You will be committed to finding ways to grow Chick-fil-A in the community.
- Succeed as a Leader: This program is meant to launch you into any career, in which you can lead well and have a positive impact on those around you.
Work Experiences:
- Team Member Training (50% of your time). The goal of team member training is to build your skills so you are able to support and lead your team.
- Shift Leader Training (Up to 25% of your time). Leadership is a foundation at our restaurant. If you can lead yourself and others well, you will be more successful.
- Coordinator/Director Rotations (Up to 25% of your time). Three to six months will be spent in the director's role that best fits your area of focus.
Position Type:
- Full-time and Part-time
About the Team Member Work Experience:
At Chick-fil-A, the Team Member role is more than just a job; it's an opportunity. In addition to working directly for an independent Owner/Operator, Team Members gain life experience that goes far beyond serving a great product in a friendly environment. Team Members are responsible for providing an exceptional dining experience for everyone they serve each day and for ensuring all guests receive signature Chick-fil-A service and food.
Benefits Include:
- A fun work environment where you can positively influence others
- Flexible scheduling (and closed on Sundays)
- Learning first-hand from an experienced Operator and Restaurant Leaders
- Intentional growth and development to help you reach your professional goals
- Scholarship opportunities
- Competitive pay
Front of House Team Member Responsibilities:
- Smile
- Create and Maintain Eye Contact
- Speak Enthusiastically
- Make Emotional Connections with Guests
- Honor and encourage others to follow the vision and values of the Restaurant
- Multitask quickly, yet thoroughly
- Be team-oriented, adaptable, dependable, with a strong work ethic
- Work on their feet for several hours at a time
- Communicate effectively with guests and Team Members
- Adhere to Chick-fil-A rules and dress code at all times
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Consistency and reliability
- Cheerful and positive attitude
- Loves serving and helping others
- Customer service oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented
- Able to multi-task
- Works well independently and in a team environment
- Be willing and able to work a flexible schedule including nights and Saturday shifts
- Have the ability to lift and carry 10 lbs on a regular basis
- Have the ability to stand for long periods of time
Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners
who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own
content and policies.