New Restaurant Opening: Shepherd Rd (FL) FSR OPEN: 03/05
About this role
Please complete the FTS Program Application here prior to applying for your first training event.
Applications to individual assignments will be automatically declined until the FTS Program Application has been submitted AND a successful Background Check has been processed.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. Field Talent Staff (FTS) is an opportunity for new and emerging Restaurant Leaders to utilize their current restaurant knowledge to train Team Members in new Chick-fil-A Restaurants on Brand and Operational Standards and to provide operational support at Chick-fil-A, Inc. assignments, including Chick-fil-A, Inc.-Owned Restaurants, Chick-fil-A, Inc. Support Centers, or Disaster Relief or other similar temporary locations. FTS will develop your leadership, training, and operational skills while working with other outstanding leaders from across Chick-fil-A.
Individuals applying for Field Talent Staff must currently work in a Chick-fil-A-branded restaurant, have worked at that location for at least six months, and have their current employer’s support before applying. FTS can work a maximum of eight Chick-fil-A, Inc. assignments each year, staying up to three weeks at each event.
For more information please review the Field Talent Staff Selection Process on @Chick-fil-A.
Helpful Contacts:
Non-assignment-related questions - [email protected]
FTS program questions - [email protected]
Workday-related questions - [email protected]
Assignment Description:
Serve on New Restaurant Opening (NRO) training team.
Primarily responsible for training new Team Members in Front of House(FOH), Drive-Thru, Back of House (BOH) and/or Prep.
This assignment is open to FTS1 and FTS2 candidates.
Assignment Start Date:
02/25/2026Assignment End Date:
03/28/2026Assignment Location:
Lakeland, FloridaAs you consider which assignments to apply for, please review the following information regarding the number of applications able to be considered and the number of applications that have already been received.
Total Number of Positions for Assignment:
50Number of Applicants:
0Number of FTS1 Selected:
0Number of FTS2 Selected:
0If selected, FTS are paid at an hourly rate of $20 ($21.50 per hour for assignments located in the state of Washington), plus a daily per diem. Any hours that FTS work over 40 in a workweek, which is Sunday through Saturday, will be paid at a rate of one and one-half times the regular rate of pay, unless otherwise required by law.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment decisions based upon any status, classification, or factor protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and inclusion, and we make employment decisions on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. will make reasonable accommodation(s) for qualified applicants with a disability and for sincerely held religious beliefs in accordance with all legal requirements. If you require a reasonable accommodation in connection with your application and/or the hiring process, please contact [email protected].
Company at a glance
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. For their Team Members, Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to providing a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family-owned and privately held company that was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy.
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