Director of Training and Development

CLASSIFICATION // Exempt

JOB LOCATION// Hospitalities Office, Los Angeles, Highland Park, California,

WHO WE ARE // In 2013, native Texan Briana Valdez opened HomeState, an ode to Texas cuisine in East Hollywood with the mission of evoking community and creating a home for everyone, no matter where they are from.

HomeState aims to create a dining experience that goes beyond the food. The way our guests feel at HomeState is the true mission of our efforts. HomeState exists for everyone. The price point, casual vibe and portability of the food allows the restaurant to flex to the needs of many.

No matter where you’re from, HomeState is your home away from home. A space where every person feels welcomed and valued. We serve hospitality first and tacos second. And we’re hiring nice people!

THE GIG // The Director of Training and Development (DTD) will be responsible for the training and development of our team members. The DTD will provide the training, content, processes, practices, and tools needed to support a diverse group of teams. The ideal candidate is an expert who possesses a proven track record in the restaurant industry along with the dedication to create a caring culture for our teams. This candidate will provide clear pathways of growth, craft hands-on training systems and implement and manage a learning management system.

Each member of the HomeState leadership team strives to create an environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. The ideal candidate will embrace HomeState’s mission, vision, core values, practices and procedures. Must be detail oriented with a positive attitude that promotes healthy restaurant culture and an exemplary working environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create a learning culture throughout the company.
• Work alongside the HR Department to support onboarding needs for policy compliance.
• Create, implement, and execute innovative learning and development courses and programs for team members.
• Build and manage a certified trainer program, managers in training (MIT) and ongoing training content.
• Develop and participate in training programs designed for new restaurant openings (NRO), provide post opening evaluation and refine assets as needed to inform the next scheduled NRO.
• Lead and manage job-task analysis, design, content development, delivery (eLearning and instructor-led).
• Manage documentation, communication, enablement of any applicable learning processes
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team at all levels.
• Support the Human Resources department to incorporate company needs for leadership development, safety training, succession planning, performance reviews, recruiting, and retention strategies.
• Evaluate, implement, and maintain the company learning management system (LMS) based on HomeState requirements.
• Measure the effectiveness of the learning programs through set milestones, evaluation strategies and certification programs.

Requirements

• Five years of learning and development or enablement training experience
• Two years experience in the restaurant industry
• Ability to develop integrated training solutions from inception to assessment
• Experience procuring and implementing a company wide learning management system
• Knowledge of learning and development technologies
• Proven project manager, planner and organizer who can handle several tasks simultaneously
• Knowledge of innovative, current adult learning techniques and methodologies and the application of those to learning in the restaurant industry
• Understanding of latest trends in learning and development
• Proven ability to understand an organization’s current/desired state and actions to close gaps
• Executive presence, excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to work in a standing or sitting position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours excluding breaks), lift items up to 15lbs.
• Must be available to work a minimum of 40 hours per week, with weekend availability and with occasional sixth day required.
• Must be able to to travel between HomeState locations as needed via personal transportation method and ability to track mileage for reimbursement.

HomeState embraces diversity and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Please note that job duties are subject to change at the company’s discretion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Los Angeles, CA 90042: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Director Level Training in Hospitality: 3 years (Required)