Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer
External
Drafthouse · Dallas, TXPart-timeOn-site2w ago
ComplianceLeadershipPublic Speaking
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Requirements
- 2+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality operations
- ServSafe Certification, local Health Cards (as required)
- Strong knowledge of COGs management, food safety, and F&B execution standards
- Experience in training, coaching, and developing teams
- Familiarity with LMS platforms (Wisetail preferred)
- Experience with systems such as Crunchtime and Toast preferred
- Strong communication, coaching, and public speaking skills
- Proven ability to influence without direct authority
- Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and solutions-oriented
- Ability to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environment
- WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Restaurant environment. Moderate to high noise levels. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and some lift
Benefits
A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do awesome work!Free movies & foodPaid time offCompetitive payFlexible schedulingMedical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammatesOUR MISSION:To Ensure EVERY Guest and Teammate Has An AWESOME Experience And Is EXCITED To Come BackIdeal candidates will be located in or within a commutable distance to Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, or New York City, NY.This role reports to the Manager, F&B Operations, with a focused purpose on bridging the gap between strategic standards and on-site execution.CORE ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESF&B Standards & ExecutionReinforces and upholds Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across all venues with a focus on COGs, cleanliness, and product qualityOversees and ensures adherence to SOPs, food safety, and brand standards through regular in-venue auditsIdentifies gaps in execution and implements clear, actionable improvement plansSupports menu rollouts and new initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, training, and consistencyPromotes recipe, cleanliness, and menu consistency across venuesTraining & DevelopmentDesigns and drives training programs for hourly teammates and managers focused on F&B execution and operational excellenceLeads Alamo's Training the Trainer program, F&B orientations, and other department-specific training needsBuilds and assigns LMS (Wisetail) content aligned with local and national initiativesCoaches venue leadership teams on F&B development, accountability, and performance improvementSupports F&B components of Alamo's Manager-In-Training (MIT) programs through structured checkpoints and feedbackIn-Venue Support & Field LeadershipSpends the majority of time (≈90%) in venues providing hands-on coaching and operational F&B supportObserves peak service regularly to assess execution and guest experienceProvides floor support, including guest recovery, food & beverage execution, and team coachingOperational Performance & MetricsMonitors and supports key metrics, including COGs, NPS, training completion, and operational compliancePartners with venue leadership to create action plans based on performance trendsEvaluates training effectiveness and its impact on turnover to improve hiring and onboarding outcomesCross-Functional PartnershipPartners with Operations, Culinary, Training, and other departments to ensure alignment and execution of standardsSupports new store openings, transitions, and high-risk operational periodsCommunicates best practices and field insights to continuously improve systems and trainingCulture, Accountability & ComplianceFosters a culture of accountability, cleanliness, and operational excellenceEnsures compliance with federal, local, and company safety, training, and brand standardsSupports teammate engagement and development initiatives within venuesWORK EXPECTATIONSPrimarily field-based role (≈90% in-venue / 10% administrative)Regular travel within the region is required (up to ~70%)Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and peak business periodsExpected to observe peak operations weekly and maintain a strong in-venue presenceAbility to step into operational gaps when needed (manager coverage, training support)Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceFlexible schedulePerformance bonus
Additional Information
Compensation Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Plus Incentive Bonus based on Performance Location: 123 Main St , Austin, Texas, 78757
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