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About The Position

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in instructional design, learning & development, or a closely related role with a focus on adult learning
• Bachelor’s degree in instructional design, education, organizational development, communications, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult learning theory and instructional design frameworks (ADDIE, SAM, or similar)
• Experience designing leadership development or management training content
• Working experience with eLearning authoring tools and learning management systems

Nice To Haves

• Experience designing learning for restaurant, retail, hospitality, or other multi-unit operations
• Background in coaching, facilitation, or instructor-led training delivery
• Familiarity with leadership development models and competency frameworks
• Experience with Wisetail LMS
• Graphic design or video editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite or similar)
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Responsibilities

• Design Learning Content — You will build learning experiences that develop Torchy’s leaders at every level, from emerging restaurant leaders through established Support Center managers, covering topics like coaching, performance management, team development, and business acumen.
• Apply Adult Learning Principles — You will ground every learning experience in how adults actually learn — using real-world context, relevance, practice, and reflection to design content that drives behavior change, not just completion.
• Conduct Needs Analysis — You will work with stakeholders to understand performance gaps, define clear learning objectives, and determine the right blend of learning methods for each audience.
• Partner with Subject Matter Experts — You will collaborate with operations, HR, and other functions across the business to gather source material, validate content, and translate expert knowledge into learner-friendly experiences.
• Build Blended Learning Experiences — You will design a mix of digital modules, instructor-led content, job aids, discussion guides, and on-the-job application activities that together support how leaders learn and grow.
• Develop Content in Authoring Tools — You will use digital authoring tools to bring learning to life, and publish content to the learning management system.
• Measure Learning Impact — You will define what success looks like for each learning experience, then track engagement, knowledge transfer, and on-the-job application to improve programs over time.
• Maintain the Learning Library — You will keep existing content current as the business evolves, retiring outdated material and refreshing what’s working.
• Additional Responsibilities — You will perform other duties as assigned to support the team and the business.