Corporate Trainer, Back of House
About the role
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 driven by high food standards and excited about exploring new, health-focused culinary concepts that align with our brand values. You will play a critical role in opening new store locations, laying the foundation for a new way of eating and bringing 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.
- Paid Time Off (PTO).
- Discounted Meals.
- Growth Opportunities.
- 401(K) Plan with Company Match.