Role Overview

Job Title: Asst Training Manager / Asst Learning & Development Food Industry

Department: Training Department

Reports To: Sr – Training Manager

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Hospitality Management, Human Resources, Education, or a related field.

Experience: 2 to 5+ years of training or supervisory experience, ideally within food manufacturing, processing, quick-service restaurants (QSR), or hospitality.

Technical Knowledge: Deep familiarity with food safety management systems (HACCP, ISO 22000, FSSAI compliance), sanitation rules, and manufacturing/kitchen workflows.

Soft Skills: Strong public speaking, cross-functional communication, adaptability across shift patterns, and patience in a quick-paced environment.

Operational Knowledge: Deep familiarity with F&B; service, kitchen workflow, menu engineering, and compliance standards.

Communication & Coaching: Strong presentation, interpersonal, and motivational skills to engage diverse staff levels.

Food Safety & Compliance: Ensure all Dining, kitchen, or facility staff complete mandatory certifications in food safety (such as HACCP, FSSAI standards in India, or local hygiene codes).

Training Needs Analysis (TNA): Identify skill gaps across front-of-house, back-of-house, production lines through training, audits and performance reviews.





Onboarding & SOPs: Design and run orientation programs for current hires, covering standard operating procedures (SOPs), equipment handling, and sanitation protocols.

Tech & Tools: Proficiency in digital learning tools, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and office suites (MS Excel, PowerPoint).

Mobility: Ability to travel across multiple restaurant locations if managing a regional or multi-outlet group.

Core Responsibilities

- Onboarding & Training Delivery: Lead orientation, new-hire training, and continuous skill-building workshops for FOH and BOH teams.
- SOP & Compliance Management: Train staff on standard operating procedures, hygiene, food safety regulations, and alcohol service guidelines.
- Gap Analysis & Audits: Identify training needs through outlet audits, performance evaluations, customer feedback, and floor observations.
- Material Development: Create and update training manuals, checklists, digital learning modules, and standard operating procedure (SOP) documentation.
- Train-the-Trainer (TTT): Coach restaurant managers and senior staff so they can effectively mentor and train teams locally.
- Performance Tracking: Monitor training metrics, attendance records, test assessments, and return on investment (ROI) for management reporting.

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