Director of Training

Gringo's Corporate Office • La Porte, TX

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Training designs, implements, and maintains all enterprise training programs. This role ensures consistent brand standards, culture, and operational excellence during scaling. You will architect the "Path to Management," developing future leaders for our growth.
This level of volume (20+ units) requires a Strategic Training Director rather than a hands-on trainer. At this scale, the role shifts from "teaching people how to cook/serve" to "building the systems that ensure 3,000+ employees do it the same way."
The following job description focuses on scalability, digital integration, and ROI.

Requirements

• 7–10 years of training leadership in a multi-unit restaurant environment (minimum 15+ units).
• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Organizational Development, or Business
• Expert knowledge of enterprise LMS platforms (e.g., Wisetail, Schoox, HotSchedules Train) and content creation tools (e.g., Articulate, Canva).
• Ability to present data-driven results to C-suite executives while remaining relatable to hourly "boots on the ground" staff.
• Ability to travel 30–50% to conduct regional audits and support new openings.
• Highly self-motivated individual
• Detail oriented and able to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work in a stressful environment, while meeting project deadlines
• Ability to work individually, prioritize tasks and be self-driven
• Strong attention to detail
• Possess skills in project management
• Demonstrate ability to solve problems, analyze systems and data and suggest appropriate solutions.

Nice To Haves

• CPTD (Certified Professional in Talent Development) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and optimize the Learning Management System (LMS) to ensure 100% compliance and engagement across all 20+ locations.
• Audit and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for Front-of-House (FOH) and Back-of-House (BOH) to ensure "One Way, The Gringo’s Way."
• Lead the training task force for all new locations, ensuring on-time openings and a seamless transition from "training mode" to "steady-state operations."
• Refine the Manager-in-Training (MIT) program to reduce turnover and shorten the "time to productivity" for new managers.
• Identify high-potential hourly employees and create clear development tracks to move them into salaried leadership roles.
• Facilitate workshops for General Managers and Regional Managers on "soft skills," such as emotional intelligence, conflict resolution, and financial literacy.
• Tie training initiatives to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) including Labor Cost, Food Waste, Glassdoor ratings, and Guest Satisfaction scores.
• Manage the annual training budget (typically 1–2% of sales at this scale), ensuring high-impact delivery with minimal travel/administrative bloat.
• Analyze turnover data to identify "leakage points" in the employee lifecycle and deploy training interventions to increase staff longevity.
• Design a world-class "Day 1" experience that goes beyond paperwork to instill brand values and mission.
• Integrate Safety principles into all training materials to ensure an injury-free workplace while minimizing safety hazards for our guests.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Vacation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Five Closed Holidays: New Year’s Day, Easter, Fourth of July, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day
• Early Closure: 5pm Super Bowl Sunday, 4pm Christmas Eve, 8pm New Year’s Eve
• Dining Privileges
• $165 month on auto loaded card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director