Restaurant Training and Development Director - $80K - $85K - Growing Fast Casual Brand | #ZRB 364113

Job Description

Job Description

As Director of Training & Development, you will ensure that as we grow, we protect both sides of that identity: operational excellence and cultural edge.

You will architect and lead the entire training ecosystem across the organization from onboarding and immersion to leadership development and National Store Openings (NSO).

You will work cross-functionally with Operations, Culinary, and HR to ensure our training systems are scalable, measurable, and aligned with aggressive expansion goals.

Compensation: $80K $90K + Relocation Provided

Travel: Extensive (NSO Support Across Markets)

Whats In It For You

• Own the learning strategy for a fast-growing, high-visibility brand
• Build and scale systems that directly impact growth and guest experience
• Lead National Store Openings (NSO) across multiple markets
• Work for a brand that is performance-driven but never stiff or corporate
• Join a counter-culture concept that values personality as much as precision
• Relocation assistance provided
• Clear runway for long-term leadership growth

This is not a maintenance role. This is a build-the-engine opportunity.

About the Brand

We are a fast casual concept built on quality, culture, and controlled execution but we dont do uptight corporate.

Our counter-culture theme celebrates individuality, bold energy, and authenticity. We believe disciplined operations and high standards can coexist with personality, creativity, and fun.

We take the work seriously.

We dont take ourselves too seriously.

What Youll Own

Enterprise Training Strategy

• Design and implement scalable training programs for hourly team members, managers, and leaders
• Build structured development pathways from onboarding through multi-unit leadership
• Translate brand values, service standards, and culture into clear, practical training systems
• Establish KPIs that tie training effectiveness directly to operational performance

Brand Standards & Training Restaurants

• Ensure all training locations operate as best-in-class model restaurants
• Partner with Operations to audit, coach, and elevate execution
• Protect brand integrity while allowing personality to thrive
• Serve as the subject-matter authority on standards, systems, and service model

National Store Openings (NSO)

• Lead training deployment for every new store opening
• Travel extensively to each area supporting new market launches
• Recruit, certify, and mentor a bench of elite NSO trainers
• Build repeatable, high-impact opening playbooks that scale with growth

You will be on the ground where it matters most at the point of expansion.

Trainer & Leadership Development

• Develop powerful train-the-trainer programs
• Strengthen coaching tools for GMs and Area Leaders
• Build internal leadership pipelines that support retention and bench planning
• Raise the standard of teaching consistency across markets

Cross-Functional Impact

• Align training strategy with business objectives
• Use performance data and field feedback to continuously refine programs
• Champion a culture that balances accountability with energy and authenticity

What Were Looking For

• Proven multi-unit restaurant training leadership experience (fast casual preferred)
• Extensive NSO support experience
• Deep understanding of operational systems and service models
• Experience building scalable infrastructure in a growth environment
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence without authority
• Comfortable in a high-growth, high-travel, fast-moving organization
• Someone who thrives in a brand that values discipline and edge equally

--If youre a training leader who can build structure without stripping personality and who believes operational excellence and counter-culture energy can coexist this is your opportunity to shape a brand at scale.

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Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.

Our recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.

Our recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.

Our success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.

Lastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.

Company Description

Superior Talent Source is a niche search agency specializing in executive placement nationwide with leading restaurants, hotels country clubs and resorts across the United States.\r\n\r\nOur recruiters have decades of experience in recruiting for the Hospitality industry, and they have built up an excellent network of relationships as well as a deep understanding of the marketplace.\r\n\r\nOur recruiter's expertise together with our approach is focused on finding the right fit for both candidate and client, whilst delivering a quality service.\r\n\r\nOur success is built on investing in relationships and doing it the right way. Going beyond phone calls and e-mails, taking the time to attend conferences, being active members of professional groups and social media. Getting to know clients and candidates on a personal level and supporting and nurturing the relationships we establish.\r\n\r\nLastly, we know what it takes and how to match the right candidate to the right client.