Leader Intern
Content + Source + Freshness • 27 Feb 2026 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The internship provides comprehensive training and experience in various aspects of business management, with strong support from leadership.
- Highly structured internship with professional growth opportunities
- Good compensation for an internship position
- Learn from experienced restaurant leaders
- Requires commitment but offers significant rewards
Pros
- Paid internship with competitive hourly wage ($20-$25/hour)
- Extensive training in operational areas of the business
- Strong support from experienced leaders and potential for career advancement
Cons
- Full-time commitment (25-30 hours/week) which may limit flexibility
- Physical demands including lifting up to 50 lbs
- Competitive nature of the internship program
Who it's for
Entry-level • In-person
Good fit
- Aspiring business leaders
- Recent graduates aiming to enter the restaurant industry
- Individuals passionate about service and teamwork
Not recommended for
- Candidates seeking part-time or flexible internships
- Those uninterested in hands-on operational roles
- Individuals without a desire to work in fast food
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Chick-fil-A First Street is offering a paid 1-3 year Leader Intern program to build your business acumen. Our Leader Intern program is design to teach you: -How to Operate a Chick-fil-A restaurant -How to Lead and Develop the people in a restaurant/business organization -How to become a Good Financial Steward We are looking for enthusiastic and results focused individuals who wants to build their business acumen in the quick service/fast food industry. Here at Chick-fil-A First Street, you’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with our leadership team as well as with the Franchise Owner, who is personally invested in your success! Our internship will prepare you for restaurant leadership, whether that is pursuing a career with Chick-fil-A or elsewhere. You will learn how to impact business results and relationships. Course content includes rotations in different operational areas of our business. You will spend time learning how to make an impact in: -Hospitality -Kitchen Operation -Business Operation -Leadership -Quality & Food Safety Control -Inventory and Accounting -Marketing -Technology and Systems Integration -Human resource and Training -Meeting Facilitation This is a full time internship commitment In our Quick Service/Fast Food Industry: We offer competitive starting compensation package that includes: -Competitive pay -401K retirement plan -Paid time off -Paid sick leave -Health Coverage -Discretionary bonuses -Business mileage reimbursement -Performance-based advancement -Leadership skill development opportunities -College scholarships -Flexible hours -Free meals -ALWAYS closed on Sundays! Chick-fil-A First Street Core Values: -Integrity -Respect -Accountability -Collaboration -Cultural Diversity -Resiliency
Requirements/Responsibilities
Leader Intern responsibilities include:
-Full-time commitment to the program (25-30 hours)
-In-person serving customers in both front of house and kitchen operations
-Take ownership in their development plan
The ideal candidate must have EXCELLENT collaboration and communication skills.
-Integrity
-Coachable
-Organized
-Self-Motivator
-Effective Communicator
-Proficient in Technology
-Goal Orientated
-Meets Deadlines
-Conflict resolution skills
-Able to lift up to 50lbs
-Open availability
