Business Development Internship

Gain real-world business, marketing, and leadership experience this summer! As a Business Development Intern, you’ll get hands-on experience in both growing a brand in the community and improving business operations inside the restaurant.

Reports to: Restaurant Directors and Talent Department

Pay: $15/hour

Travel Requirements: 15% local driving

Status/Classification: Full-Time: 30-40 hours/ temporary position (internship)

Dates (10 Week Program):

~ May 26th-July 30th

~ Last week: Monday-Thursday work week

~ Cannot miss first or last week of the program

~ 1 week off is allowed, but work will have to be made up another week

Work Days:

Monday-Saturday: OPEN Availability

Evening availability for special events

• Open 1 day a week
• Close 1 night a week
• Work 20 hours a week minimum in restaurant Operations

Requirements

• Juniors or Seniors (Business, Marketing, Analytics, Finance, or related majors)
• GPA 3.0+ preferred
• Student Organization Leader and or proven leadership track record
• Previous work experience (1–2 years)

Responsibilities

• Business rotational program - Serve in various restaurant roles (Front of House & Back of House) - every two weeks participants will learn new areas of the business while applying Pathway knowledge each step
• Pathway Training - Chick-fil-A’s training program
• All basic Chick-fil-A Team Member Duties and Responsibilities are also required
• To respond with “My Pleasure” when a customer says “Thank You”
• To demonstrate eye contract, friendly tone and smile with each customer
• Build relationships with guests, partners, and catering clients
• Select a Business Area of Opportunity and activate entire process from identifying the bottlenecks to testing and retesting with real customers to pitching a business solution to the executive team
• Analyze business data (sales, speed of service, food costs, etc.)
• Identify and implement operational improvements using LEAN principles
• Present a final proven and tested Sales & Business Development Plan to Executives

Skills and Qualities

• Activator
• Punctual
• Relationship Builder
• Project Management
• Strong Written/Oral Communication skills
• Resilient
• Proficient in Microsoft, Google, and Zoom

Benefits

• Paid experience ($15/hour) + mileage reimbursement (related to business)
• Leadership mentorship from Chick-fil-A leaders
• Complimentary meals (~$500 value) & uniform package (~$200 value)
• Networking with business and community leaders
• Chick-fil-A Support Center Corporate Tour
• College credit (if applicable)
• Opportunity to interview for a full-time position

Working at a Chick-fil-A® restaurant is more than a job – it’s an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who invest in the future of their Team Members and give back to their communities.