The Area Leader of Training (ALT) is a field-based leader who directly supports Restaurant Training efforts for a specific market and is a critical part of the Area Business Unit support team. This leader is primarily responsible for the execution of Raising Cane's training standards within their restaurants as well as providing strategic support for wider training initiatives, partnering with the Area Business Unit Leader. While remaining restaurant-focused, this leader serves as both an ambassador for Raising Cane's culture, as well as an expert in the field of training and development.The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen and interacting with and serving customers. This requires extended periods of physical exertion such as walking, standing, and lifting. It also includes working both inside and outside in varied temperatures, with and around food products and common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products, and requires use of personal protective equipment and ergonomic activities necessary to complete the job function. Primary Responsibility – Restaurant TrainingSupports and impacts the business through three key pillars; Crew Training, Manager Training and Internal DevelopmentEnsures restaurants execute the highest level of training standards for crewmembers and managers through high-level restaurant engagement and analysis of ongoing performanceConducts and documents restaurant visits to evaluate training needs and identify operational support needsLeads and validates execution of restaurant Advanced Crew & management training programsFacilitates training classes including ServSafe and Train the Trainer programsIdentifies, develops and supports the certification and annual re-certification of Training RestaurantsOwns the internal development of all restaurant crew (including management teams) through both direct and indirect engagementSupports New Restaurant Opening (NRO) training performance through a high-level strategic engagement, partnering with the Area Leader of GrowthSecondary Responsibility – Partnership with Area Business Unit LeaderPartners with the Area Business Unit Leader on how to support restaurant performance through the identification of training needs and implementation of corrective actionsProvides regular business updates and analysis of restaurant training performanceBuilds strong cross-functional relationships within the Area Business Unit TeamWorks closely with restaurant recruitment to match current and future growth opportunities with internal candidates ready to fill those roles
