Director of Training

Position Summary
At Ted’s Montana Grill, we believe great restaurants are built by great people—and great people deserve great training. The Director of Training leads the vision, strategy, and execution of training across the brand, ensuring our Managers and teams are set up to succeed from Day One and continue growing throughout their careers.

This role is all about impact: building practical, high-quality training experiences, partnering closely with Operations, and constantly improving how we develop talent to drive results in our restaurants.

**This is not a remote/hybrid position. The role is based in our Restaurant Support Center in downtown Atlanta**

What You’ll Own

Management Training Program (MIT)

• Champion the MIT experience from start to finish, ensuring new Managers graduate confident, capable, and ready to lead
• Partner with Training Restaurants to maintain high standards and provide coaching where needed
• Stay close to the process—check-ins, progress tracking, and hands-on support are key
• Help place MITs thoughtfully to set them (and our restaurants) up for success

Training Effectiveness & Business Impact

• Ensure our training programs are being used, are working the way they should be and are making a difference in the restaurants
• Identify gaps, solve problems, and partner with Operations to raise the bar
• Track and communicate the impact (and ROI) of training initiatives
• Manage the Training budget with discipline and ownership

Training Content & Programs

• Own and continuously improve the Ted’s training “toolbox” across Management, FOH and HOH
• Keep materials fresh, relevant, and aligned with how we actually operate
• Partner with Operations and HR to develop high-potential talent and future leaders

New Restaurant Openings (NROs)

• Lead the training plan and execution for all new restaurant openings
• Build and schedule strong training teams and ensure they’re set up to deliver
• Be on the ground when it matters—partnering closely with Ops to ensure a successful opening

Operations Partnership

• Be a trusted partner to Operations and senior leadership
• Set clear expectations, provide candid feedback, and help drive performance in the field

Compliance & Standards

• Ensure all food safety and alcohol certifications are current and compliant
• Review health inspections and partner with restaurants to address any gaps
• Work with local jurisdictions to keep our standards strong and consistent

What Makes You Great for This Role

• You’ve led at a high level in restaurant operations (GM experience or above is ideal)
• You have a sharp eye for talent and a passion for developing people
• You balance high standards with practical, real-world execution
• You’re hands-on, collaborative, and comfortable giving direct, honest feedback
• You think like an owner and care deeply about doing things the right way

HOSPITALITY

We take great pride in ensuring all guests receive a warm and memorable experience leaving them feeling better than when they came in. From a bowl of half sours to our two-dollar bills, we empower each team member to deliver Big Sky Moments in ways that are natural and effortless to Ted’s and our guests.

THE EXPERIENCE

Our restaurants represent classic saloons of the 19th century where cattlemen and land barons found a little relaxation after a hard day’s work.

SUSTAINABILITY

We believe in leaving a better world for future generations. You’ll see this in our commitment to local growers, the paper straws, the Boraxo soap in our restrooms and sustainable choices in our kitchen operations.

We are steadfast in our commitment to people, product and prosperity. Ted’s Montana Grill develops and encourages people to become leaders and engage the hearts and minds of our teams.