Training Manager

OTG Exp

Houston, TX

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Airport Management, Background Investigation, Budgeting, Business Support, Career Counseling, Career Development, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience, Employee Orientation, Financial Management, Fire Safety, Flight Planning, Food and Beverage Industry, GPS (Global Positioning System), Leadership, Life Safety Systems, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Organizational Development/Management, Performance Management, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Promotional Programs, Property Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Retail, Safety/Work Safety, Sales Pipeline, Standup Meetings, Team Player, Train-the-Trainer, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Houston, TX

POSTED

2 days ago

Job Title: Training Manager
Location: Houston (IAH) Airport
Compensation:
Reports to: Airport Director - Director of Learning and Development

Who We Are

On the Go (OTG) has elevated the dining and retail experience for travelers by bringing together world-class hospitality, award-winning dining concepts, and forward-thinking technology. With more than three hundred unique dining and retail locations across North America's busiest airports, we are fueled by a passionfor creating exceptional guest experiences-made possible every day by our incredible Crewmembers. At OTG, people truly come first. We invest in our teams and foster growth in an exciting, challenging environment where everyone can shine.

How We Do Business

How we work is just as meaningful as what we accomplish. Our values-Care, Continuous Improvement, Quality, and Teamwork-guide the way we show up for our guests and for each other. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, safe, and dynamic workplace where individuals feel empowered to contribute and grow.

Why This Job Is a Big Deal!

The Training (Learning & Organizational Development) Manager partners with airport leadership and Organizational Development to foster a positive culture and continuously improve the crewmember and guest experience. By leading the airport learning and development plan, this role ensures training is delivered consistently and effectively to meet crewmember development needs and support overall terminal performance. Training programs include orientation, onboarding, safety and quality assurance, hospitality and service, food and beverage, product knowledge, supervisor and manager training, and functional on-the-job training. The manager is responsible for scheduling, tracking, monitoring, and communicating training activities to airport and corporate leadership to ensure learning needs are met. As an experienced facilitator, this person also coaches other trainers to ensure hourly crewmembers and managers receive the right training at the right time. In addition, the role supports performance management and feedback, recognition programs, internal growth and promotion planning, and effective communication across teams. The Training (L&OD) Manager reports to both the Airport Director and the Director of Learning & Organizational Development and works closely with Airport Senior Leadership to support business goals and leadership development initiatives.

In this role you will.............................

New Hire Orientation & Onboarding

Reduces turnover by partnering with HR, Org Dev, and Operations teams to create effective orientation and onboarding experience for all crewmembers, including responsibility for Orientation and Onboarding programs

Establish training plans for all new airport salary crewmembers, and partner with team to effectively onboard them with on-the-job training, coaching and validation that prepares them for their role

Partner with Operations leaders and HR to establish training plans for Hourly CM, validate flight plans, and maintain training materials.

Training & Development

Schedule, facilitate, maintain the Certified Trainer program, including regular continued education and communication to the trainer team.

Establish, execute, and communicate the schedule of core training programs for all crewmembers, including Manager Essentials, Train the Trainer, Brand Partner Training, etc.

Ensure that airport achieves and maintains compliance in all required programs, including Workplace Harassment, Food Handlers,' Alcohol Awareness, Fire and Life Safety, etc.

Track, monitor and report on all training activities, coordinating with leadership to drive completion and outcomes including behavior-based assessments/audits.

Support in admin functions of the LMS, including course enrollments & approving assessments

Reviews new hire surveys and other data and connects regularly with crewmembers, trainers, and managers to uncover opportunities that improve onboarding and training processes and programs.

Communicate new training initiatives to Airport leadership and managers, partnering to ensure new initiatives are implemented successfully.

Partner with Airport leadership and HR on Crewmember level communication on change management (specials, menu changes etc.)

Partner with leadership in stand-up meetings, bringing relevant updates and insight to the leadership team that improve crewmember and customer experience

Facilitation & Delivery

Facilitate and coordinate quarterly United Airlines subtenant training, partner with Property Management on training opportunities and topics

Responsible for planning and delivery for new concept openings

Collaboration & Partnership

Support in skill and competency development and leadership pipeline programs for local Crewmember development (Examples: Manager Essentials, Evolving Leadership, Advancing Leadership, Career GPS, etc.)

Participates regularly in feedback loop with PAS L&D to pilot, test and improve programs and processes; shares training requests from their airport so new initiatives can be effectively scaled across the company

Partner with HRBPs to identify skill and career development gaps and identify development solutions

Partner with HR and leadership to recognize and develop continued education opportunities for individuals (IDPs, etc.)

Stay informed about company standards and communicate formally and informally to all levels

Manage and monitor the local training budget, optimizing resources to support business objectives while maintaining fiscal responsibility and agreement with Airport Leadership.

Weekly lead Operational shifts in the terminal

Multi-unit and full restaurant experience

Quick Service and Markets experience

Education:

Associate degree (required)

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Qualifications:

3 - 4 Years' Experience in Hospitality Operations, Training or HR

Demonstrated results creating a high-performance workplace through cultural leadership that Sustains Results

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Commitment to service of guests and all crewmembers

High integrity, work ethic, passion, and commitment to OTG values

Ability to train, delegate, coach and develop peers, leaders, and crewmembers

Ability to clear OTG background checks as well as any requirements to obtain Airport badges.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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Training Manager

OTG Exp

Houston, TX

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