Regional Training Manager

Mendocino Farms

Regional Training Manager developing restaurant leaders and MIT pipelines across Mendocino Farms’ growing U.S. network.

Posted 8/15/2026full-timePlano • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership and facilitation skills in managing training programs and developing talent within the restaurant or hospitality sector. Utilizes a strategic, data-driven approach to assess needs, track performance, and drive measurable results across multiple locations.

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Leadership ExperienceTraining Program FacilitationData-Driven Decision MakingPartnership BuildingOperational Credibility

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Hard Skills

Training Program DevelopmentNeeds AssessmentPerformance TrackingLMS ProficiencyMicrosoft Office Suite Proficiency

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationCoachingTrust BuildingStrategic ThinkingFacilitation

Industry Keywords

Restaurant ManagementHospitality TrainingLeadership DevelopmentMulti-Unit OperationsField Learning & Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own end-to-end field execution of the MIT (Manager-in-Training) program across the assigned region, from participant launch through certification
Coach MIT participants, identify skill gaps, and partner with GMs to close them
Track MIT cohort progress, completion rates, promotion outcomes, and post-certification performance; present regional scorecards
Facilitate regional leadership workshops, skill-building sessions, Train the Trainer programs, and cohort-based learning experiences
Own coordination, facilitation, attendance tracking, and effectiveness measurement for regional training events
Establish a regional learning calendar and refine programming based on participation and satisfaction data
Partner with 6–7 Directors of Operations on development priorities, pipeline health, store challenges, and L&D support prioritization
Identify stores with people challenges, conduct needs assessments, create action plans, and execute targeted support interventions
Monitor regional store health trends and escalate risks to the VP of Talent Management
Provide field feedback, pilot programs, and recommend content improvements to the L&D team
Use LMS data, assessment results, and DO feedback to identify capability gaps and contribute to annual training effectiveness reviews

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of leadership experience in a restaurant or hospitality environment
Multi-unit, training, or field L&D experience strongly preferred
Demonstrated ability to drive measurable results across a large geography by working through others
Experience facilitating management-level training, leadership development workshops, or cohort-based learning programs for experienced operators
Proven ability to build trust-based partnerships with operations leaders
Experience using training and operational data to prioritize decisions and report on outcomes
Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
Strong facilitation skills
Strategic and data-driven approach
Operational credibility with Directors of Operations and General Managers
Clear, confident communication across organizational levels
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and LMS platforms; comfort adopting new digital tools
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
Ability to travel significantly within the assigned region
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during restaurant visits
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds
Ability to sit or stand for 6–8 hours
Ability to perform grasping, fine manipulation, pushing, pulling, bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary with bonus potential
Health, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off and paid sick leave
Free and delicious Mendo meals
Mileage and travel reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Discounted gym memberships
Tickets at Work