Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer
About The Position
The Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution of Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across assigned venues. This role blends field-based training and operational support with a strong focus on COGS management and cleanliness, in addition to food & beverage quality standards. Working primarily in-venue, this position partners closely with the Operations, Culinary, and Training teams to coach, develop, and support both hourly teammates and managers. Through hands-on training, audits, and real-time floor leadership, the Regional Field F&B Trainer upholds brand standards while building strong, capable teams. This role reports to the Manager, F&B Operations, with a focused purpose on bridging the gap between strategic standards and on-site execution.
Requirements
- 2+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality operations
- ServSafe Certification, local Health Cards (as required)
- Strong knowledge of COGs management, food safety, and F&B execution standards
- Experience in training, coaching, and developing teams
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (Wisetail preferred)
- Experience with systems such as Crunchtime and Toast preferred
- Strong communication, coaching, and public speaking skills
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority
- Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented
- Ability to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environment
Responsibilities
- F&B Standards & Execution Reinforces and upholds Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across all venues with a focus on COGs, cleanliness, and product quality
- Oversees and ensures adherence to SOPs, food safety, and brand standards through regular in-venue audits
- Identifies gaps in execution and implements clear, actionable improvement plans
- Supports menu rollouts and new initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, training, and consistency
- Promotes recipe, cleanliness, and menu consistency across venues
- Designs and drives training programs for hourly teammates and managers focused on F&B execution and operational excellence
- Leads Alamo’s Training the Trainer program, F&B orientations, and other department-specific training needs
- Builds and assigns LMS (Wisetail) content aligned with local and national initiatives
- Coaches venue leadership teams on F&B development, accountability, and performance improvement
- Supports F&B components of Alamo’s Manager-In-Training (MIT) programs through structured checkpoints and feedback
- Spends the majority of time (≈90%) in venues providing hands-on coaching and operational F&B support
- Observes peak service regularly to assess execution and guest experience
- Provides floor support, including guest recovery, food & beverage execution, and team coaching
- Monitors and supports key metrics, including COGs, NPS, training completion, and operational compliance
- Partners with venue leadership to create action plans based on performance trends
- Evaluates training effectiveness and its impact on turnover to improve hiring and onboarding outcomes
- Partners with Operations, Culinary, Training, and other departments to ensure alignment and execution of standards
- Supports new store openings, transitions, and high-risk operational periods
- Communicates best practices and field insights to continuously improve systems and training
- Fosters a culture of accountability, cleanliness, and operational excellence
- Ensures compliance with federal, local, and company safety, training, and brand standards
- Supports teammate engagement and development initiatives within venues
Benefits
- Free movies & food
- Paid time off
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
