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Director of Talent Development

Join a respected restaurant group as the Director of Talent Development, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of programs that engage and empower our hospitality teams, ensuring exceptional results across our locations.

Director of Talent Development Benefits & Compensation

Competitive salary: $140,000–$170,000 per year
Eligible for a bonus program of 20% of base salary
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HRA options
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401(k) with an excellent company match
$600/month car reimbursement
$500/quarter dining card and 35% employee dining discount across all locations
Employee ownership opportunities

Director of Talent Development Requirements & Qualifications

Minimum 10+ years of training and development experience with progressive leadership responsibility
Strong background in HR or organizational development
Restaurant operations and hospitality industry experience required
Proven ability to translate business strategy into development frameworks that drive performance and retention
Strong communication and facilitation skills to engage leaders at all levels
Experience leveraging data and technology to measure impact and improve programs

Director of Talent Development Preferred Background & Skills

Experience in a full-service restaurant setting
Familiarity with creating scalable programs for a diverse workforce
Ability to inspire and drive cultural alignment through people development

Director of Talent Development Day-to-Day Responsibilities

Design and implement enterprise-wide development strategies to enhance employee experience
Lead a Hospitality Training Manager and collaborate with senior leadership on learning initiatives
Develop training and talent development systems tailored to the organization’s needs
Foster partnerships with General Managers to ensure alignment and effectiveness of training programs
Utilize data-driven insights to continuously improve development programs and measure impact

Join us in creating a culture of excellence and investing in the next generation of hospitality leaders. Your expertise will help us unlock potential and cultivate leadership excellence across our organization.

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 168660

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At Goodwin Recruiting, our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, color, marital or family status, national origin, disability, religion, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity has no bearing on whether they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We work hard to identify a broad slate of candidates for each of our clients, with many hiring success stories to share.

Kalyn joined Goodwin Recruiting with over a decade of experience in operations, leadership, and hospitality management. She’s known for her values-driven approach, strong team-building skills, and commitment to excellence. Kalyn’s experience across industries - ranging from medical and construction to hospitality and finance - has made her highly effective in full-cycle recruiting.