Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Benefits
Health Insurance
Adoption assistance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible spending account
401(k)
Parental leave
Pet insurance
Paid Time Off
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Job Description
Slim Chickens is a rapidly expanding fast-casual restaurant brand that has carved a distinct niche in the competitive foodservice industry by delivering hand-crafted, high-quality chicken meals. Founded on commitments to bold ambition and culinary excellence, the company places a strong emphasis on preparing their tenderloins with scrupulous attention to detail—brined, buttermilk-soaked, hand-breaded, and freshly cooked to order. The brand's strong identity is built not only on exceptional food but also on fostering a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture that empowers their staff to thrive and grow. Slim Chickens prides itself on creating substantial career opportunities within a fast-paced, dynamic environment where real... Show More
Job Requirements
- Proven experience in restaurant training or operational leadership within a high-growth system
- Strong communication, coaching, and leadership skills focused on performance accountability
- Ability to evaluate performance data to support informed decision-making and improvement initiatives
- Strong planning and prioritization skills balancing strategic work and urgent field needs
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with learning management systems and webinar platforms
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years restaurant management
- 5+ years restaurant training and development background
- 2+ years new restaurant opening experience a plus
- 2+ years project management experience a plus
- Experience working within a franchise organization
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- 5+ years restaurant management experience
- 5+ years restaurant training and development background
- 2+ years new restaurant opening experience preferred
- 2+ years project management experience preferred
- Experience in franchise organization
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Learning management system administration experience preferred
Job Duties
- Provide coaching, support, and readiness oversight to Managers of Training & Development to drive consistent performance during openings and workshops
- Maintain visibility into workload balance, travel requirements, and recovery time to support sustained team performance and retention
- Lead internal pre- and post-opening readiness alignment by partnering cross-functionally to identify risks and track completion of commitments
- Monitor new restaurant openings performance and training execution, providing field insight and escalation support
- Support the execution of new restaurant openings as needed to maintain business continuity and training quality
- Plan, coordinate, and deliver field-based workshops to enhance system capability and performance
- Collaborate with Operations, Communications, and Field Training to connect learning solutions with operational priorities
- Monitor and report on training performance outcomes to identify improvement opportunities
- Provide oversight and coordination for Certified Training Restaurants program and certifications
- Serve as Training & Development liaison in system and operations alignment initiatives
- Partner with Support Center departments to ensure training aligns with operational processes
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
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