Hiring is under way for the new Chick-fil-A restaurant at at 17450 Halsted St. in Homewood.
at 175th and Halsted streets
in Homewood is expected to
open in September.
(Eric Crump/H-F Chronicle)
The company plans to hire nearly 100 people for the restaurant’s team.
Company officials expect to hold a grand opening in September.
Chick-fil-A team members are eligible for the chain’s initiative called Remarkable Futures, which provides $14.5 million in annual scholarships. Ranging from $2,500 to $25,000, the scholarships are based on leadership, community involvement and academic achievement.
Interested applicants can learn more by visiting www.chick-fil-a-homewood.apply-now.us. Follow the Homewood restaurant on Facebook at Homewood Chick-fil-A for updates on new restaurant events.
Skyler Wasson was named as the owner/operator of the Homewood location. Wasson previously served as an interim manager in the Chicagoland area and is in charge of filling full-time and part-time positions in all areas of the restaurant, including leadership development, hospitality, catering, training and marketing.
Each position will include benefits such as scholarships for continuing education. In addition, Chick-fil-A restaurant team members can expect to have Sundays off, flexible schedules and the family atmosphere fostered at the restaurant.
