Corporate Trainer, Back of House

Job Description

Job Description

We are a lifestyle brand!

We are on a mission to provide the world with simple, wholesome food and beverage items that fit today's lifestyle, offering an intimate - yet fast and consistent - experience to our customers.
We love and take pride in what we do, and we currently offer an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and ever-growing brand in this industry.

OVERVIEW:
We are seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and passionate Corporate Trainer to join our growing fast casual restaurant group. This role requires a dynamic individual with strong culinary expertise, operational know-how, and the ability to inspire and train teams across multiple locations. The ideal candidate is not only driven by high food standards but is also excited about exploring new and evolving health-focused culinary concepts that align with our brand values.

This individual will also play a critical role in opening new store locations - an exciting and rewarding challenge that requires focus, flexibility, and leadership. You will be laying the foundation for a new way of eating, helping to bring high-quality, wellness-driven food to life in a fast casual environment. 

The successful candidate will be based in Florida and must be willing and able to travel frequently to meet business objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead and execute in-store culinary training programs across multiple locations, ensuring alignment with brand standards, consistency, and quality.
• Train kitchen team members on recipes, plating, food safety, and preparation techniques using detailed SOPs and live demonstrations.
• Serve as a hands-on coach to culinary teams, helping improve execution, efficiency, and team collaboration.
• Partner closely with Culinary, Operations, and Training teams to ensure seamless rollouts of new menu items and LTOs.
• Lead culinary training and support during new store openings, ensuring teams are properly equipped and trained for launch success.
• Develop and refine SOPs and training materials that are scalable, easy to understand, and operationally sound.
• Conduct follow-up visits and performance evaluations to reinforce training, ensure compliance, and drive accountability.
• Act as a cultural ambassador and motivator for high-quality, health-forward cuisine.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years of culinary experience, preferably in a fast casual or high-volume restaurant environment.
• Experience in multi-unit operations or corporate training is a strong plus.
• Formal culinary training or equivalent experience preferred
• Proven experience leading or supporting new store openings.
• Deep understanding of kitchen operations, food safety, inventory, and labor management.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to lead with empathy and clarity.
• Passion for wellness-focused cuisine and openness to experimenting with new food trends.
• Proficient in tools like Google Workspace, Asana, or similar project/training management platforms.
• Willingness to travel frequently to support training and new openings across multiple regions required
• Fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

BENEFITS:

• Health & Wellness – Medical, Dental & Vision, and more!
• PTO
• Discounted Meals
• Growth Opportunities
• 401(K) Plan With Company Match

The general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this job classification are contained in this job description. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, essential job functions, duties, skills required and other job requirements of personnel in this role. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time as needed. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to the job at any time.

Pura Vida Miami is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone feels welcome, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We believe that building a team with diverse perspectives and experiences makes us stronger, more creative, and more connected to the communities we serve.

Agency Disclaimer

We’ve got this covered! At Pura Vida Miami, our Talent Acquisition team leads all hiring efforts internally. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies, we mean it. Any resumes sent our way without a signed agreement in place (including those sent directly to our team or hiring managers) will be considered property of Pura Vida Miami and we won’t be responsible for any fees. If you’re interested in partnering with us, reach out to our Talent team first. We’re happy to connect the right way!

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