CORPORATE TRAINER

SLIM CHICKENS•Fayetteville, AR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Corporate Trainer is a restaurant-based leadership role at Slim Chickens, focusing on developing strong teams and delivering excellent training experiences within Slim Chickens restaurants. This role supports restaurant teams by coaching Certified Trainers, assisting with Manager-in-Training (MIT) development, and helping restaurants maintain Slim Chickens training standards. Corporate Trainers are high-performing restaurant leaders who are passionate about developing people and preparing future restaurant leaders. They are often top-performing Shift Managers or Certified Trainers who are ready to expand their leadership impact beyond a single shift. Slim Chickens emphasizes hand-made food and bold ambition, fostering a culture where the team thrives on real connection, working fast, thinking big, and building something impactful every day, trusting employees to make decisions and own their work.

Requirements

1+ year restaurant leadership experience
Ability to work in restaurant operations during peak business hours, actively coaching and supporting team members during live service
Strong leadership and communication skills
Passion for coaching and developing people
Strong understanding of restaurant operations
Ability to lead by example in guest service and teamwork
Organized and detail-oriented
Familiarity with restaurant technology such as POS, KDS, tablets, and mobile systems
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office or similar tools
Ability to stand for extended periods
Ability to lift up to 30 lbs
Ability to work in a fast-paced restaurant environment
High School Diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Certified Trainer or Shift Manager strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Coach and support Certified Trainers to ensure consistent and effective team member training
Assist with onboarding and development of new team members
Support Manager-in-Training (MIT) development by reinforcing operational standards and training progress
Help maintain a strong culture of coaching, feedback, and development within restaurants
Identify future trainers and leaders within restaurant teams
Support restaurants in maintaining Slim Chickens training standards and procedures
Reinforce proper execution of training materials, procedures, and brand standards
Assist with training for new menu items and operational updates
Help restaurants maintain Certified Training Restaurant (CTR) expectations when applicable
Lead by example in delivering exceptional guest service and operational excellence
Provide real-time coaching to team members and trainers
Partner with restaurant leadership to support team development
Help create a positive and motivating training environment
Communicate training progress, opportunities, and challenges to restaurant leadership and the Field Training Manager (FTM)
Provide feedback on trainee performance and readiness
Partner with restaurant leadership to align training priorities with operational needs
Escalate training gaps or operational challenges that may impact training success
Maintain clear communication with FTM regarding training initiatives and restaurant support needs
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