Corporate Traveling Trainer

Corporate Traveling Trainer

The Corporate Traveling Trainer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across our restaurants. This position supports both their home store and new restaurant openings by delivering hands-on training, reinforcing brand standards, and developing high-performing teams. This role is based out of a home store but requires frequent travel to new and existing locations to lead in-store training and ensure consistent execution of company standards.

Training & Development

• Lead in-store training for new restaurant openings, ensuring team members are fully prepared for successful launches
• Deliver structured training programs for front-of-house and back-of-house teams
• Coach and develop team members, shift leaders, and managers on systems, processes, and brand standards
• Provide real-time feedback and hands-on support during peak operations

Operational Excellence

• Uphold and enforce company standards for food quality, cleanliness, safety, and customer experience
• Evaluate restaurant performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Partner with local management teams to implement training plans and drive consistency
• Support execution of company initiatives, procedures, and systems

Home Store Support

• Assist home store leadership with ongoing training and team development
• Serve as a role model for company culture, standards, and guest service
• Help maintain operational excellence when not traveling

Travel & New Store Openings

• Travel to new restaurant locations (as needed) to support pre-opening and opening training
• Assist with onboarding and ramp-up of new teams
• Ensure smooth transitions from training phase to full operational status

Qualifications

• 2+ years of restaurant experience, preferably in a leadership or training role
• Strong knowledge of restaurant operations (front and back of house preferred)
• Proven ability to train, coach, and motivate teams
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Highly organized and able to adapt in fast-paced environments
• Ability to lead by example with a positive, professional attitude

Requirements

• Have a High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must have access to a major airport and the ability to travel frequently, including overnight stays, as needed
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with frequent changes, shifting priorities, and unforeseen circumstances
• This role requires frequent travel to support new restaurant openings and training initiatives. Travel duration may vary based on business needs.
• Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation
• Have the ability to lift and carry up to 55 lbs
• Ability to stand/walk for prolonged periods
• Food Safety Certifications
• Support the General Manager by performing additional duties as assigned to ensure operational success

What We're Looking For

• A strong leader who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments
• Passion for training and developing others
• Commitment to excellence and maintaining brand standards
• Adaptability and willingness to step in wherever needed

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to play a key role in building new restaurant teams
• Career growth within a rapidly expanding company
• Dynamic, hands-on work environment
• Travel opportunities and leadership development

A huge part of who we are and what we are about is our fun loving, non-corporate environment, so your primary responsibility is to uphold our culture of ensuring everyone has fun while we serve our guests our

"Soon to be Famous" ™ chicken fingers. Compensation: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Layne's was established in College Station in 1994. After years of perfecting our craft, we're ready to graduate to bigger markets and we'd love for you to come with us.

We are looking for GREAT people! Huge emphasis on great! Our team is full of positive, friendly, hard working individuals and we strive to keep it that way. It is a huge part of what makes us such a great place to work.

Our promise is like our concept, it's simple. We only serve four main products: Soon to be Famous™ Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Secret Sauce and Texas Toast. This allows us to provide the best quality food with the most efficient service. Check out our available positions, if you'd like to join the team.