Divisional Training Manager

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Quarterly Bonus

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Medical Insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/Accident/Critical Illness

Domestic Partner Benefits

Restaurant Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking a Divisional Training Manager for Aba & Ema Chicago to lead nationwide training initiatives across multiple locations. The role focuses on developing hourly staff through comprehensive onboarding, ongoing education, and performance coaching.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of trainer experience in a full-service restaurant and demonstrate strong leadership in developing teams while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards across

Qualifications

• 2 years of trainer experience in a full-service restaurant.
• Experience leading and developing teams.
• Ability to onboard and train hourly staff across multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee all aspects of hourly employee training, including orientation, tastings, and ongoing development.
• Review, maintain and update hourly employee training materials and reference materials.
• Observe and adjust systems; communicate observations with management and partners.

Skills

Trainer experience

Team leadership

Staff development

Hiring & onboarding

Tools

ATS

Job description

Located in Chicago's Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. With locations in Austin, TX, Chicago, IL, and Nashville, TN, the menu features Top Chef Alum, Chef Partner CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions.

Aba & Ema Chicago is Now hiring a DIVISIONAL TRAINING MANAGER

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Divisional Training Manager with 2 years of training experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Quarterly Bonus
• Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
• 401(k)
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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• Conduct and oversee all aspects of hourly employee training, including but not limited to orientation, initial training, tastings, informational seminars, ongoing development of employees, etc.
• Review, maintain and update hourly employee training and reference materials
• Observe, maintain and update systems when needed and communicate observations with management and partners
• Attend management meetings and informational seminars as applicable
• Achieve and maintain level of excellence in all functions outlined in hourly team job descriptions
• Assist GM and designated managers/chefs as directed to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all hourly employees as needed
• Use online applicant tracking system (ATS) and teach ATS functions to managers as needed
• Assist with execution and organization of GHS, food handlers compliance, and alcohol awareness training
• Model and promote teamwork across all teams
• Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
• Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
• Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
• 2 years of trainer experience in a full-service restaurant
• Skilled in leading and developing teams

USD $60,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.