Director of Training

TEDS MONTANA GRILL; Atlanta (GA); In loco; USD 110.000 - 150.000; Tempo pieno

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Ted’s Montana Grill is seeking a Director of Training in Atlanta to lead the vision, strategy, and execution of training across the brand. This on-site role is based in our Restaurant Support Center and focuses on developing managers and teams from Day One and throughout their careers.

The Director will drive the MIT program, partner with operations to enhance standards, manage budgets, and oversee training content for ongoing and new openings.

Competenze

• Led at a high level in restaurant operations (GM experience or above is ideal).
• Sharp eye for talent and a passion for developing people.
• Balances high standards with practical, real‑world execution.
• Hands‑on, collaborative, and comfortable giving direct, honest feedback.
• Think like an owner and care deeply about doing things the right way.

Mansioni

• Champion the MIT experience from start to finish, ensuring new managers graduate confident, capable, and ready to lead.
• Partner with training restaurants to maintain high standards and provide coaching where needed.
• Stay close to the process—check-ins, progress tracking, and hands-on support are key.
• Help place MITs thoughtfully to set them (and our restaurants) up for success.
• Ensure training programs are being used, are working as intended, and are making a difference in the restaurants.
• Identify gaps, solve problems, and partner with Operations to raise the bar.
• Track and communicate the impact (and ROI) of training initiatives.
• Manage the training budget with discipline and ownership.
• Own and continuously improve the Ted’s training "toolbox" across management, FOH and HOH.
• Keep materials fresh, relevant, and aligned with how we actually operate.
• Partner with Operations and HR to develop high‑potential talent and future leaders.
• Lead the training plan and execution for all new restaurant openings.
• Build and schedule strong training teams and ensure they’re set up to deliver.
• Be on the ground when it matters—partnering closely with Ops to ensure a successful opening.
• Be a trusted partner to Operations and senior leadership.
• Set clear expectations, provide candid feedback, and help drive performance in the field.
• Ensure all food safety and alcohol certifications are current and compliant.
• Review health inspections and partner with restaurants to address any gaps.
• Work with local jurisdictions to keep our standards strong and consistent.

Conoscenze

Leadership

People development

Operational excellence

Direct feedback

Owner mindset

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Position Summary

At Ted’s Montana Grill, we believe great restaurants are built by great people—and great people deserve great training. The Director of Training leads the vision, strategy, and execution of training across the brand, ensuring our managers and teams are set up to succeed from Day One and continue growing throughout their careers. This is not a remote/hybrid position. The role is based in our Restaurant Support Center in downtown Atlanta.

Responsibilities

Management Training Program (MIT)

• Champion the MIT experience from start to finish, ensuring new managers graduate confident, capable, and ready to lead.
• Partner with training restaurants to maintain high standards and provide coaching where needed.
• Stay close to the process—check‑ins, progress tracking, and hands‑on support are key.
• Help place MITs thoughtfully to set them (and our restaurants) up for success.

Training Effectiveness & Business Impact

• Ensure training programs are being used, are working as intended, and are making a difference in the restaurants.
• Identify gaps, solve problems, and partner with Operations to raise the bar.
• Track and communicate the impact (and ROI) of training initiatives.
• Manage the training budget with discipline and ownership.

Training Content & Programs

• Own and continuously improve the Ted’s training "toolbox" across management, FOH and HOH.
• Keep materials fresh, relevant, and aligned with how we actually operate.
• Partner with Operations and HR to develop high‑potential talent and future leaders.

New Restaurant Openings (NROs)

• Lead the training plan and execution for all new restaurant openings.
• Build and schedule strong training teams and ensure they’re set up to deliver.
• Be on the ground when it matters—partnering closely with Ops to ensure a successful opening.

Operations Partnership

• Be a trusted partner to Operations and senior leadership.
• Set clear expectations, provide candid feedback, and help drive performance in the field.

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all food safety and alcohol certifications are current and compliant.
• Review health inspections and partner with restaurants to address any gaps.
• Work with local jurisdictions to keep our standards strong and consistent.

Qualifications

• Led at a high level in restaurant operations (GM experience or above is ideal).
• Sharp eye for talent and a passion for developing people.
• Balances high standards with practical, real‑world execution.
• Hands‑on, collaborative, and comfortable giving direct, honest feedback.
• Think like an owner and care deeply about doing things the right way.