Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer

Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer

Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Plus Incentive Bonus Based On Performance

Location: 123 Main St, Austin, Texas, 78757

Ideal candidates will be located in or within a commutable distance to Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, or New York City, NY.

The Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution of Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across assigned venues. This role blends field-based training and operational support with a strong focus on COGS management and cleanliness, in addition to food & beverage quality standards.

Working primarily in-venue, this position partners closely with the Operations, Culinary, and Training teams to coach, develop, and support both hourly teammates and managers. Through hands-on training, audits, and real-time floor leadership, the Regional Field F&B Trainer upholds brand standards while building strong, capable teams.

This role reports to the Manager, F&B Operations, with a focused purpose on bridging the gap between strategic standards and on-site execution.

Core Role Responsibilities

F&B Standards & Execution

• Reinforces and upholds Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across all venues with a focus on COGs, cleanliness, and product quality
• Oversees and ensures adherence to SOPs, food safety, and brand standards through regular in-venue audits
• Identifies gaps in execution and implements clear, actionable improvement plans
• Supports menu rollouts and new initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, training, and consistency
• Promotes recipe, cleanliness, and menu consistency across venues

Training & Development

• Designs and drives training programs for hourly teammates and managers focused on F&B execution and operational excellence
• Leads Alamo's Training the Trainer program, F&B orientations, and other department-specific training needs
• Builds and assigns LMS (Wisetail) content aligned with local and national initiatives
• Coaches venue leadership teams on F&B development, accountability, and performance improvement
• Supports F&B components of Alamo's Manager-In-Training (MIT) programs through structured checkpoints and feedback

In-Venue Support & Field Leadership

• Spends the majority of time (?90%) in venues providing hands-on coaching and operational F&B support
• Observes peak service regularly to assess execution and guest experience
• Provides floor support, including guest recovery, food & beverage execution, and team coaching

Operational Performance & Metrics

• Monitors and supports key metrics, including COGs, NPS, training completion, and operational compliance
• Partners with venue leadership to create action plans based on performance trends
• Evaluates training effectiveness and its impact on turnover to improve hiring and onboarding outcomes

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Partners with Operations, Culinary, Training, and other departments to ensure alignment and execution of standards
• Supports new store openings, transitions, and high-risk operational periods
• Communicates best practices and field insights to continuously improve systems and training

Culture, Accountability & Compliance

• Fosters a culture of accountability, cleanliness, and operational excellence
• Ensures compliance with federal, local, and company safety, training, and brand standards
• Supports teammate engagement and development initiatives within venues

Work Expectations

• Primarily field-based role (?90% in-venue / 10% administrative)
• Regular travel within the region is required (up to 70%)
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and peak business periods
• Expected to observe peak operations weekly and maintain a strong in-venue presence
• Ability to step into operational gaps when needed (manager coverage, training support)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality operations
• ServSafe Certification, local Health Cards (as required)
• Strong knowledge of COGs management, food safety, and F&B execution standards
• Experience in training, coaching, and developing teams
• Familiarity with LMS platforms (Wisetail preferred)
• Experience with systems such as Crunchtime and Toast preferred
• Strong communication, coaching, and public speaking skills
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented
• Ability to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environment

Working Conditions:

• Restaurant environment. Moderate to high noise levels. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and some lifting up to 50 lbs.

Hazards:

• Only those present in a normal restaurant setting; no known significant hazards. Work performed in the restaurant has minimal exposure to cleaning chemicals and cooking equipment, along with minimal machinery with moving parts.
• Ability to climb stairs on a regular basis

Our Core Values:

Do The Right Thing

We strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.

Foster Community

We value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other's passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don't tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.

Boldly Go

Like the crew of the Starship Enterprise, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.

Give A Shit

We are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema