Regional Training Manager

Jobtailor; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Manager-in-Training (MIT) Program Lead in Texas to own end-to-end field execution of the MIT program across the assigned region, from participant launch through certification, coaching MIT participants and partnering with GMs to close gaps.

You will track cohort progress, present regional scorecards, facilitate leadership workshops and Train the Trainer programs, and coordinate learning events with strong data-driven decision making. Travel within the region is required.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality.
• Multi-unit, training, or field L&D experience preferred.
• Experience leading management-level training or cohort-based learning programs for experienced operators.
• Proven ability to build trust-based partnerships with operations leaders.
• Strong facilitation and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within assigned region.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Proficiency with LMS platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end field execution of the MIT program across the assigned region, from participant launch through certification.
• Coach MIT participants, identify skill gaps, and partner with GMs to close them.
• Track MIT cohort progress, completion rates, promotion outcomes, and post-certification performance; present regional scorecards.
• Facilitate regional leadership workshops, skill-building sessions, Train the Trainer programs, and cohort-based learning experiences.
• Own coordination, facilitation, attendance tracking, and effectiveness measurement for regional training events.
• Establish a regional learning calendar and refine programming based on participation and satisfaction data.
• Partner with 6–7 Directors of Operations on development priorities, pipeline health, store challenges, and L&D support prioritization.
• Identify stores with people challenges, conduct needs assessments, create action plans, and execute targeted support interventions.
• Monitor regional store health trends and provide field feedback.
• Provide field feedback, pilot programs, and recommend content improvements to the L&D team.
• Use LMS data, assessment results, and DO feedback to identify capability gaps and contribute to annual training effectiveness reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Training Facilitation

Data-Driven Decision Making

Partnership Building

Operational Credibility

Clear Communication

Coaching

Strategic Thinking

Facilitation

Travel Willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

LMS platforms

Microsoft Office Suite

Data tracking tools

Job description

• Own end-to-end field execution of the MIT (Manager-in-Training) program across the assigned region, from participant launch through certification
• Coach MIT participants, identify skill gaps, and partner with GMs to close them
• Track MIT cohort progress, completion rates, promotion outcomes, and post-certification performance; present regional scorecards
• Facilitate regional leadership workshops, skill-building sessions, Train the Trainer programs, and cohort-based learning experiences
• Own coordination, facilitation, attendance tracking, and effectiveness measurement for regional training events
• Establish a regional learning calendar and refine programming based on participation and satisfaction data
• Partner with 6–7 Directors of Operations on development priorities, pipeline health, store challenges, and L&D support prioritization
• Identify stores with people challenges, conduct needs assessments, create action plans, and execute targeted support interventions
• Monitor regional store health trends and es…
• Provide field feedback, pilot programs, and recommend content improvements to the L&D team
• Use LMS data, assessment results, and DO feedback to identify capability gaps and contribute to annual training effectiveness reviews

Requirements

• 4+ years of leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
• Multi-unit, training, or field L&D experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to drive measurable results across a large geography by working through others
• Experience facilitating management-level training, leadership development workshops, or cohort-based learning programs for experienced operators
• Proven ability to build trust-based partnerships with operations leaders
• Experience using training and operational data to prioritize decisions and report on outcomes
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strategic and data-driven approach
• Operational credibility with Directors of Operations and General Managers
• Clear, confident communication across organizational levels
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms; comfort adopting new digital tools
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Ability to travel significantly within the assigned region
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during restaurant visits
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
• Ability to sit or stand for 6–8 hours
• Ability to perform grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong leadership and facilitation skills in managing training programs and developing talent within the restaurant or hospitality sector. Utilizes a strategic, data-driven approach to assess needs, track performance, and drive measurable results across multiple locations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Leadership Experience
• Training Program Facilitation
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Partnership Building
• Operational Credibility

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Training Program Development
• Needs Assessment
• Performance Tracking
• LMS Proficiency
• Microsoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Coaching
• Trust Building
• Strategic Thinking
• Facilitation

Industry Keywords

• Restaurant Management
• Hospitality Training
• Leadership Development
• Multi-Unit Operations
• Field Learning & Development