Sr Specialist - Franchise Operations Training (Northwest Region)

Sr Specialist Operations Training The Sr Specialist Operations Training (SOT) reports to the Manager, Operations Training (MOT) and collaborates with 3-4 Franchise Operations Managers and/or Directors of Area Operations. This role ensures consistent adherence to Franchise and Company training standards through training, coaching, restaurant certification oversight, Core Training program execution, and enhancing restaurant management and multi-unit performance. This position also serves as a direct bench for Field Operations Manager, Manager, Operations Training, and other operations and training roles at the Restaurant Support Center. Responsibilities Support and conduct market-based training for new product implementations/non-product initiatives for franchise and company markets, including special projects/tests as required. Conducts assessments, provides coaching and feedback during restaurant visits and designated "development days" for restaurant leaders and multi-unit managers. Assesses areas of opportunity and communicates issues and findings with the restaurant leadership teams. Recommends potential training programs with key restaurant and organizational leaders as appropriate. Partners with FOM and organizational leaders to build capability/bench with multi-unit managers and restaurant management teams. Teach designated Wendy's University classes in assigned franchise and/or company markets. Provides recommendations and input to Manager, Operations Training and the Restaurant Support Center on market training needs as necessary. Manage the restaurant certification process ensuring a disciplined and consistent standard focus for our Training restaurants that elevates the restaurant and district/organization performance. Supports market-based activities and locally led initiatives (GM Rallies, Divisional / Regional Meetings & New Restaurant openings, New Franchisee onboarding) as directed by FOTM. Provides training and support to internal field operations teams as required. Supports the market operations leadership team by developing and follow-up on new franchisee training as required. Qualifications Preferred: Bachelor's Degree Minimum of 5 years in operations with supervisory experience and/or training or equivalent combination of both Exceptional presentation and facilitation skills; able to lead instruction for a wide range of audiences Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related presentation tools Strong Organizational and Planning Skills Strong Written and Oral Communication skills Job Details Education: High School Diploma/GED Travel: 75% Pay Range: $81,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annually Expected Work Location (Field) It is expected that you will primarily perform work at Wendy's Restaurants or to other field locations as designated by the Company. When not working at a Wendy's location, you are permitted to work remotely. Changes to work location arrangements are subject to managerial approval and business needs. #J-18808-Ljbffr