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Chicken Salad Chick Tuscaloosa and Northport are seeking qualified candidates to enter their Leadership Development Program. This immersive 18 month program will provide a \high-touch\ opportunity to learn the ins and outs of one of the fastest growing brands in the nation. Leadership Development Program participants will learn what it takes to operate a Chicken Salad Chick franchise while being mentored by the local Franchise Owner. The progression for this program starts with learning the basics of the restaurant operation. This is followed by mastering restaurant management systems, growing outside sales through catering, establishing and coordinating off-site programs, financial analysis of business results, and much more.

At the end of the 18 month program the candidates will have grown and developed their leadership abilities, have expert knowledge of the inner-workings of a Chicken Salad Chick restaurant, and be prepared to launch their career. Some opportunities that may be available include becoming a Managing Partner of their own Chicken Salad Chick; connections to the corporate Support Center in Atlanta, Georgia; their own entrepreneurship endeavors; or have a strong foundation of knowledge and ability to make an impact on their future career.

Minimum Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, public relations, entrepreneurship, or other related field is required. Also currently accepting applicants who are expected to graduate in 2024.
• Willingness to commit to 18 months of leadership training and development
• Understands and lives out the Chicken Salad Chick corporate mission: \Spread Joy, Enrich Lives, and Serve Others\ while also lives out local mission: \To create life-giving experiences through breaking bread while being faithful stewards of our time, talent, and treasure\
• Self-starter that is coachable and eager to lead by example
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Open availability between Monday-Saturday with the expectation of 35 hours or more weekly

Some of the benefits of your leadership development include:

• Regular one-on-one coaching sessions with local Franchise Owner to track your progress and focus on your personal and professional growth
• Attending, facilitating, and ultimately leading weekly Restaurant Leadership Team meetings
• Regular personal/professional development through reading of various books
• Chicken Salad Chick Annual Conference attendance to provide networking experiences with various Franchise Owner's across the United States
• Monthly financial profit & loss statement review sessions to develop business acumen
• Leadership Development off-site conference to engage with peers on how to become better leaders
• Visit other Chicken Salad Chick restaurants to learn how other organizations operate
• Attend Chicken Salad Chick Grand Opening's to understand how high-performing restaurants in new markets operate
• Local association memberships to build local connections in community
• Personal finance enrichment through guided classes
• ServSafe Certification
• Interview coaching and preparation

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills of those in this job classification. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer

Physical Demands:

• Exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects • Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility, including bending and stooping, for the duration  of the workday 
• Must be able to work and perform all duties at any station in the kitchen or service area

Chicken Salad Chick provides a delicious menu with a variety of 12 Chicken Salads, homemade sides, delicious soups, and great sandwiches. This location is one of the originals to the franchise and we are looking for a hospitality professional to help us maintain a team of excellence and superb service.