Learning & Development Training Specialist

Texas Roadhouse • Rochester, MN

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Ready to Love Your Job? Texas Roadhouse is looking for legendary, passionate Roadies to join our Support Center team in Louisville, KY. If you’re ready to bring your energy, partnership, and heart to a place where fun meets purpose, you’ve come to the right place. Come see why our Roadies love their jobs! Why This Role Rocks As a Learning & Development Training Specialist, you’ll help shape what it truly means to be a Roadie. This role is all about creating meaningful training, development, and cultural programs that bring people together, strengthen engagement, and support growth at every level of the organization. You’ll work cross‑functionally with Operations, the People team, Communications, and external partners to foster an inclusive, welcoming environment where every Roadie feels empowered to show up, speak up, and thrive. This position will work a hybrid schedule at the Texas Roadhouse Support Center located in Louisville, Kentucky.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Organizational Development, HR, Business, Communications, Hospitality, or related field
• 2–4 years of experience in training, employee engagement, hospitality leadership, or internal communications
• Proven success leading cross‑functional programs, events, or initiatives
• Strong project and event management skills with the ability to juggle priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator and facilitator—comfortable presenting to small groups or large audiences
• Highly collaborative, relationship‑driven, and able to connect across diverse teams and leadership levels
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, and content creation tools like PowerPoint, Excel, and Canva

Nice To Haves

• Background in restaurant or hospitality environments strongly preferred
• Experience developing or supporting cultural and engagement-focused programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Design, deliver, or oversee cultural training programs that elevate the Roadie experience
• Lead and administer Legendary for All Council programs (including leadership summits, ESL initiatives, and development forums)
• Build and maintain strategic external partnerships that enhance learning and engagement
• Analyze people and culture data to continuously improve training and development initiatives
• Drive awareness and participation in Legendary for All programs through compelling internal communications and event planning
• Partner with Council and Committee leaders to facilitate meetings, set agendas, and align efforts with business priorities
• Keep Legendary for All resources fresh, visible, and engaging across internal platforms
• Support engagement efforts within the Training Department and track program feedback and outcomes

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 100% paid maternity leave
• Generous time off including vacation, parental, donor, and bereavement leave
• Wellness perks like on-site personal trainers, massages, a full gym, and a registered nurse
• Convenience services like car detailing, dry cleaning, and even spray tans
• Financial support with 401(k), tuition reimbursement, stock units, and holiday bonuses
• Delicious perks from Willie’s Joynt—our full-service café serving up legendary meals
• Support Center employees who meet benefit eligibility receive a comprehensive total rewards package starting the first day of the month after 31 days of employment.

What This Job Offers

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