Global Training and Project Manager

Brinker International; Coppell (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinker International's Global Training and Project Manager role is based in Coppell, TX, overseeing training leadership, strategy, and international project management for Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. The position collaborates with global teams to drive training execution, guest experience, and profitability, with a focus on Latin America and potential expansion.

The role requires fluent Spanish, a bachelor's degree, 3+ years of restaurant leadership, and strong PM skills,

Qualifications

• Spanish speaking and writing proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of restaurant leadership experience as a General Manager/Manager.
• New restaurant opening experience preferred.
• Training passion with extensive knowledge and skill.
• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Establish cross-cultural relationships with international Franchise partners and their operations teams.
• Coach performance during visits to ensure training standards are executed.
• Partner with Brinker Global Department leadership on performance strategies for targeted training solutions.
• Provide training execution support and assist in developing training materials.
• Advise on talent management systems and processes and influence partners on proven strategies.
• Manage Franchise Training and Culinary Contacts for regional openings and system implementation.
• Execute and present training seminars.
• Manage cross-functional projects with timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with domestic L&D teams to create and support training materials.
• Create and maintain materials essential for team and partner reference.
• Build relationships across the organization, franchise community, and vendors.
• Apply project management to own and improve processes and systems.
• International travel 20-30%.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Adobe InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

Global Training and Project Manager

Coppell, TX

What does it mean to be a BrinkerHead? It means creating moments that make everyone feel special - whether you're supporting our restaurants, celebrating wins with your team, or sparking ideas that keep Guests coming back. We play like a team, take pride in our culture, and know that life's too short not to work happy.

At Brinker's Restaurant Support Center (RSC), every role fuels the success of our brands - Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy® - and directly impacts Team Members and Guests. From bold ideas to everyday support, we help create a fun atmosphere, great food and drinks, and the kind of hospitality that keeps everyone coming back. Here, you'll discover opportunities for career growth, belonging, wellbeing, and plenty of chances to work hard and have fun.

Brinker International is an equal opportunity employer. We're proud to provide a welcoming, respectful environment where everyone can thrive.

Job Summary

This position will provide training leadership, strategic partnership, project management, and operations consultation, to local Franchise partners, team members and our Global team through effective communication, coaching, project management skills and training to achieve training execution that drives and balances Guest Experience and profitability. The training support aspects of this position will be focused on international Chili's® Grill & Bar locations in Latin America and potentially other regions in the future. Fluent spoken and written Spanish is required. This role is based out of our Restaurant Support Center in Coppell Texas.

What You'll Do

• Establish and maintain cross cultural relationships and links with international Franchise partners and their operations teams in support of their business.
• Conduct restaurant visits to coach performance and gain feedback on an as needed basis to ensure training brand standards are executed at the highest level.
• Partner with Brinker Global Department leadership, operations, and other market support disciplines on performance consulting strategies resulting in targeted training solutions.
• Provide training execution support and assist in the development of training support materials.
• Provide consultation and expertise on holistic talent management systems and processes and influence partners to implement proven strategies consistent with Chili's® Grill & Bar people philosophies to drive results.
• Manage Franchise Training and Culinary Contacts in the development and execution of required systems, processes and standards, and support for local openings.
• Execute and present training seminars.
• Manage cross-functional projects and project teams with timelines and deliverables.
• Collaborate with domestic Chili's L&D team to create and support all materials for brand roll outs and projects.
• Create, support and maintain materials essential for the team and partner reference.
• Build and maintain relationships across all spectrums of the organization, franchise community, and vendor partners.
• Apply project management principles and techniques to own, drive and improve processes and systems.
• International travel 20-30%.

What You Bring to the Team

• Ability to speak and write Spanish with Native/Fluent proficiency.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 3+ years of restaurant leadership experience as a General Manager/Manager.
• New restaurant opening experience preferred.
• Training passion with extensive knowledge and skill.
• Strong project management skills, attention to detail and ability to drive results
• Well organized, self-managing & motivated, with strong multi-tasking and time management skills. Analytical skills with strong decision-making ability.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate and influence effectively with both with internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience with Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop preferred.

Why Brinker

At Brinker, we believe life is short, so work happy! That means creating an environment where you can grow your career, feel a sense of belonging and wellbeing, and have fun along the way.

Here's how we make that real for our BrinkerHeads at the RSC:

• Flexibility that fits your life: Hybrid schedules with weekly flex days to work from home.
• Benefits that support you: Competitive package with medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; paid vacation and holidays; 401(k) with company match; Employee Assistance Program with counseling, financial, legal, and life resources; and Best You EDU, offering education programs and tuition reimbursement.
• Enjoy our brands: Generous dining discounts at Chili's® Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy®.
• Rewards for your impact: Annual bonus eligibility for every RSC Team Member.
• Wellbeing at work: On-site gym and fitness classes like yoga and boot camp.
• A culture worth celebrating: From company-wide events to a casual, collaborative atmosphere, you'll find plenty of ways to connect, work hard, and play hard.