1. Main Function of the Role
To improve the overall performance of company-owned restaurants by driving training, coaching, and people development, ensuring consistent growth in sales, customer experience, profitability, and team capability.
2. Key Performance Areas
- Training & Coaching Delivery
- Conduct on-the-job coaching, structured training interventions, and capability-building workshops.
- Provide regular capability assessments and upskilling sessions (e.g. CX, scheduling, deployment).
- Operational Improvement
- Analyse performance metrics using tools such as P&Ls, labour reports, and BSCs to identify areas of improvement.
- Implement action plans and track progress on operational gaps and training needs.
- People Development & Leadership Support
- Develop and support Restaurant General Managers (RGMs), Assistant Restaurant Managers (ARMs), and Trainers.
- Guide recruitment days, assessment centers, and onboarding processes to build a strong talent pipeline.
- Training Program Coordination
- Deliver national system or product rollouts, promotions, and team member basics through the Vault and other systems.
- Drive learning technologies and manage compliance certifications (e.g. First Aid, OHS).
- Monitoring & Reporting
- Track training effectiveness and report on trainee progress.
- Provide feedback to Area Coaches, HRBPs, Ops Managers, and Training Managers regularly.
3. Qualifications and Experience
- Minimum Qualifications:
- Grade 12 (High School Diploma) is essential.
- Qualification or background in Skills Development or Human Resources is advantageous.
- Experience Required:
- At least 3 years' experience in a similar role, ideally within a Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) environment.
- Prior experience in restaurant operations, training delivery, and performance auditing.
- Experience coordinating training workshops, managing learning platforms, and developing frontline leadership.
4. Skills and Attributes
- Communication & Facilitation
- Strong verbal and written English communication.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills for training sessions.
- Organizational Skills
- Effective time management, planning, and resource coordination.
- Ability to run multiple training schedules and store development plans simultaneously.
- Tech Proficiency
- Skilled in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and learning management systems.
- Leadership & Development
- Ability to mentor and develop others (especially ARMs and RGMs).
- Delegation and follow-up skills to support team growth and accountability.
- Other Key Attributes
- Attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, proactive approach.
- High sense of urgency, confidentiality, reliability, and resilience under pressure.
- Customer-oriented with a drive for excellence.