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Divisional Training Manager

Chicago, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Range $60,000.00 - $75,000.00
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

competitive salary
Quarterly bonus
Paid Time Off
401(k)
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Accident protection
critical illness insurance
Domestic Partner Benefits
Restaurant Discounts
Employee assistance program

Job Description

Located in Chicago's vibrant Fulton Market neighborhood, Aba is a distinguished Mediterranean restaurant that draws inspiration from California's culinary influences. The name 'Aba,' meaning 'father' in Hebrew, reflects the restaurant's deep-rooted respect for tradition combined with a fresh, modern approach. Aba has expanded its presence beyond Chicago to Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee, showcasing its renowned Mediterranean menu crafted by Top Chef Alum and Chef Partner CJ Jacobson. The menu excels in offering an innovative take on Mediterranean cuisine, highlighting both authentic and contemporary dishes. Complementing the food is an exceptional beverage program featuring spirits and rare wines sourced from lesser-known Mediterranean regions, making Aba a unique destination for discerning diners seeking both novel flavors and timeless classics.

Joining the Aba family means becoming part of a restaurant group that values culinary excellence and fosters a culture of learning and growth. The current opportunity is for a Divisional Training Manager within the Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants group, a well-respected leader in the hospitality industry that embraces diversity and a culture of caring across its 130-plus locations. This role is perfect for professionals with a passion for training and team development within full-service restaurant settings. The Divisional Training Manager will play a pivotal role in enhancing the skills and knowledge of hourly employees to ensure consistent quality across multiple restaurant locations.

This position demands a proactive individual responsible for creating and managing comprehensive training programs, including orientation, ongoing development seminars, tastings, and compliance training such as food handler safety and alcohol awareness. Additionally, the Divisional Training Manager will maintain and update training materials, support the recruitment and onboarding processes, and foster collaboration among teams to promote a cohesive working environment. The role also requires flexibility, involving work across various shifts and locations, sometimes including overnight travel. Physical requirements include the ability to lift and move weighted items to support operational tasks.

Lettuce Entertain You recognizes the value of its employees and offers competitive salaries ranging between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package. These benefits include paid time off, medical and dental insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs. The company encourages candidates who are enthusiastic about fostering team success and personal development in a dynamic, culinary-driven atmosphere to apply and be part of its forward-thinking hospitality team.

Job Requirements

  • 2 years of trainer experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Skilled in leading and developing teams

Job Qualifications

  • 2 years of trainer experience in a full-service restaurant
  • Skilled in leading and developing teams

Job Duties

  • Conduct and oversee all aspects of hourly employee training including orientation initial training tastings informational seminars ongoing development of employees
  • 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

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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