The Manager, Field Training is primarily responsible for the delivery and implementation of effective training systems at our Restaurants. The FTM supports the Restaurants through the development of Manager training locations, monitoring MIT performance, and supporting the training and development of employees and Managers. They are a key advocate for Training & Development by representing the function as a Training specialist.

Restaurant Training Responsibilities

Ensure the highest levels of training standards at all Restaurants.
Implement Training & Development programs and systems.
Establish goals for Training Restaurants with Business Unit Leaders
Execute Training Restaurant Certification and annual Re-Certification process.
Onboard all new Training Restaurants via the certification process and certify all Training Managers
Conduct and document Training Restaurant visits to evaluate operational effectiveness and MIT requirements.
Execute touchpoints with all Managers In Training [MITs] during each phase of Training; combination of phone calls, emails and face-to-face interactions to gauge performance
Support Pre and Post New Restaurant Opening Activities
Validate the effectiveness of training plans and identifies training gaps by assessing objectives, compliance, and providing training on corrective actions.
Identify training gaps and compose/execute plans with clear objectives, outcomes, and follow-up measurements.

Business Unit(s) Support

Follow-up on adoption rates of all programs and initiatives for the Business Unit through Restaurant visits
Support Area Focus Restaurants as prescribed by the Business Unit Leader
Schedule and execute Certified Training Manager Classes to achieve expectations, Track Certifications
Participate in Train the Trainer sessions for Company rollouts; Partner with Business Unit Leader on Restaurant Leader/ Partner Training Sessions
Create, maintain, and execute Business Unit Training Plans in partnership with Business Unit Leaders aligned to business goals.
Provide feedback on Crewmember, Shift Manager, Operations Manager and Restaurant Leader Development Plans
Manage ServSafe Certification and report to Business Unit Leader and RLT

Training Functional Support

Provide feedback and follow-up documentation on executed rollouts and Training meetings.
Serve as the Subject Matter Expert [SME] for training system development.
Review Period, Quarterly and Yearly Training results to identify gaps and develop/execute Training plans to address.
Actively review and provide feedback on all Training programs in development.
Provide observations, evaluations, and feedback on Training effectiveness.

Position / Role Requirements

Participation in meetings and training sessions at the RSO, Restaurants and off-site locations
Ability to lead, motivate, and empower.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to recognize problems, set goals and convert plans into action.
Exercises good judgment in decision making.
Open to feedback and to self-improvement
Holds self-accountable to high personal standards of conduct and professionalism.
Excellent speaking and presentation techniques
Strong time management skills
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with employees and stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Superior organization and follow-up skills
Required to live within assigned area.
Ability to Travel 50-75%; car and/or travel.
Previous multi-unit training experience required; minimum 5 years preferred.
Proficient in a variety of technology systems, especially Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and able to adapt to new systems quickly.
Minimum of 2 years management experience in the hospitality field required; quick service or fast casual preferred.

It is the policy of Smalls Sliders to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and team members without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status or civil partnership, national or ethnic origin, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, uniformed service (as defined by 10 U.S.C. §101 (a)(5)), protected disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender reassignment, or gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by statute or law.

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