CORPORATE TRAINER

SLIM CHICKENS•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

We’re not just another chicken joint—we’re one of the fastest-growing brands in the game, built on hand-made food and bold ambition. At Slim Chickens, every tenderloin gets the royal treatment: brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and cooked fresh to order. That same care and craft goes into how we grow our people. If you’ve got hustle, heart, and an entrepreneurial spark, this is the place to prove yourself and shape your career. Our team thrives on real connection—working fast, thinking big, and building something that makes an impact every day. Here, you’ll be trusted to make decisions, empowered to own your work, and part of a crew that’s taking this brand to the next level. Slim Chickens is growing fast. The only question is—are you ready to grow with us? PURPOSE OF THE POSITION To deliver top-tier training, resources, and expertise across all levels of the Slim Chickens brand.

Requirements

Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Effective written and verbal communication abilities.
Demonstrates a consultative approach when working with franchisees, managers, and team members.
Flexibility with scheduling.
Service-oriented with a "Guest First" mentality.
Proficient in restaurant operations.
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Cellphone, tablets, KDS, POS.
Minimum of 1 year restaurant experience
Restaurant training background
High School Diploma

Nice To Haves

New Restaurant Opening background a plus.

Responsibilities

Ensure Certified Training Restaurants (CTR) uphold the highest training standards, meeting the Golden Standard.
Support General Managers (GMs) and Assistant Directors (ADs) in achieving CTR status and executing all training and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as prescribed.
Train and develop Certified Trainers to maintain consistency in training excellence.
Inspire Team Members and Managers to achieve high levels of performance and uphold standards.
Ensure all training and operational materials are current and relevant.
Assist in the rollout and implementation of new products throughout the system.
Uphold brand integrity by teaching and embodying Slim Chickens Standards and Culture.
Oversee training and development for new Corporate, Franchisee, and Franchise Manager hires.
Support Field Training Manager in conducting Manager-in-Training (MIT) and Franchisee-in-Training (FIT) orientations.
Set expectations and review daily training progress for MITs/FITs, ensuring comprehensive understanding.
Assist in training new MIT/FITs on positional tasks.
Validate readiness of new MITs/FITs to ensure competency and readiness for certification.
Aid in training and developing new Team Members.
Identify, cultivate, and train future Certified Trainers and traveling trainers.
Has a thorough understanding of Slim Chickens' established operating systems (e.g., quality, safety, company policies, guest experience) and the professionalism needed to uphold them.
Recognizes the responsibility to stay updated on these systems and the role this position plays in supporting and reinforcing them.
Primarily performed in a restaurant environment with occasional time spent in an office setting.
Involves facilitating MIT training, supporting CTRs as needed, and ensuring operational excellence.
Requires engaging with Team Members, Managers, Operators, and Franchisees, coaching in real-time, and making decisions that enhance Guest and associate satisfaction.
Frequently requires travel to multiple restaurants.