Head of Leadership and Development

Salted; Los Angeles (CA); Remote; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading delivery-first restaurant group is looking for a passionate individual to lead Learning and Development. The role involves designing leadership programs, creating a skilled national team, and ensuring organizational cohesion. Candidates should have 5–15 years of experience in People Operations, preferably in culinary or hospitality fields. This role offers a salary range of $150,000 to $200,000 and numerous benefits, including unlimited PTO and remote work options.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans

401k with up to a 4% employer match

Unlimited PTO

Remote Work

Paid Family Leave

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of experience in People Operations, especially in culinary/hospitality.
• Proven track record of training and development success.
• Strong vision for building exceptional teams and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement leadership and development programs.
• Create an employee lifecycle for a motivated national team.
• Ensure organizational cohesion and oversee recruiting efforts.
• Work with the executive team to develop a strong culture.

Skills

People Operations expertise

Leadership program design

Creativity and empathy

Culinary or hospitality experience

Results-driven mindset

Job description

Join the largest delivery-first restaurant group in the United States!

We’re looking for a passionate individual to lead Learning and Development at Salted. We believe Salted can be one of the best companies to work for in the country; this individual will help us realize this goal by being responsible for the professional growth of our entire kitchen organization.

The ideal candidate is passionate about building strong, positive team and brings insight, practical strategies, and experience to make this happen successfully. They bring creativity and empathy to their initiatives, designing work that resonates with employees while driving immediate impact and long-term success.

Your Impact

• Design and implement effective leadership and development programs tailored for hourly employees and kitchen management teams
• Create an employee lifecycle that yields a highly motivated and skilled national team
• Ensure organizational cohesion
• Oversee recruiting and workforce development to help us scale
• Work with the executive team to develop a strong culture across the organization
• Oversee additional HR initiatives

Qualifications:

• 5 –15 years of experience in People Operations, specializing in building high-performing teams of field employees. Experience in the culinary or hospitality industries is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of implementing successful training and development programs, with multiple examples demonstrating a positive impact on employee performance, retention, and organizational goals.
• A strong vision and innovative ideas for building exceptional teams, organizations, and workplace cultures.
• Results-driven and high-achieving, with a strong commitment to excellence
• Excited to work in a small company, start-up environment

Salary Range: $150 – $200,000

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
• 401k with up to a 4% employer match after one year
• Unlimited PTO
• Remote Work
• Paid Family Leave

To Apply:

If you feel you would be a good fit for this role, please send an email to [e-mail], include a one-page pdf resume, and a very short note on why you think it’s a good fit.