Front-of-House Training Leader

About Us

We are the minds behind Happy Camper, Homeslice, and Paradise Park. Our restaurants are wall‑to‑wall with lights, murals, and vignettes for the perfect gram. We are known for our art‑inspired spaces, delicious food, and great vibes. Our brand is glued together by our company culture. Currently, we are looking for other folks who are enthusiastic about being part of our team and growing our ever‑evolving brand.

Many of our employees have been with the company from the first installment of the brand. Our careers feel like a life purpose for many of us and a common thread is that we pay distinct attention to detail in creating this atmosphere. The ideal candidate wants to really enjoy their work environment and the people they work with. With a restaurant group expanding as rapidly as we have, we need someone who is self‑motivated and willing to take initiative.

Happy Hospitality is seeking a strategic, hands‑on Training & Development Manager to lead the development and execution of front‑of‑house training across our restaurants. This role is responsible for building and maintaining comprehensive training programs, ensuring operational consistency, and developing teams that deliver exceptional hospitality at every guest interaction.

As the owner of our front‑of‑house learning and development strategy, the Training & Development Manager will create standardized training materials, coach managers and hourly team members, and continuously evaluate training effectiveness to drive performance, retention, and guest satisfaction. Working closely with Operations and Leadership, this individual will help shape the culture, service standards, and leadership development that define the Happy Hospitality experience.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on the restaurant floor, enjoys developing people, and is passionate about creating systems that support long‑term operational excellence.

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve front‑of‑house training programs, training manuals, SOPs, and operational playbooks for all FOH positions.
• Lead all front‑of‑house training initiatives, hands‑on floor training, refresher courses, and ongoing professional development for hourly employees and management.
• Coach and develop front‑of‑house managers and shift leaders through observation, feedback, and leadership development, partnering with Operations to identify performance trends and training opportunities.
• Collaborate with Operations and Executive Leadership to assess training needs, identify operational gaps, and implement targeted development plans that improve service execution and team performance.
• Facilitate training on POS systems, reservation platforms, menu knowledge, beverage programs, service standards, sales techniques, guest recovery, and company policies.
• Measure the effectiveness of training programs through performance metrics, floor observations, coaching sessions, and employee feedback, using results to continuously enhance learning initiatives.
• Maintain accurate training documentation, certification records, and compliance tracking while ensuring all employees remain current on required food safety, alcohol service, and regulatory certifications.
• Support recruiting and talent development by participating in interviews, evaluating service aptitude during working interviews, and assisting with onboarding and career development initiatives.
• Champion a culture of hospitality, accountability, and continuous learning by reinforcing brand standards and delivering consistent coaching across all restaurant locations.
• Ensure all training programs and practices remain compliant with applicable federal, state, and local employment, health, safety, and labor…