Director of Training, Talent & Culture

Company: Homegrown Hospitality Group
Location: Myrtle Beach
Posted on: April 3, 2025

Job Description:

Director of Training, Talent & Culture

(A.K.A. The Guru of Growth, The Sensei of Service, The Jedi of Job Skills, The Matchmaker of Talent)



Are you a restaurant ops rockstar who's been leading the charge, running the floor, juggling five things at once - and secretly dreaming about shaping the next generation of hospitality legends? Do you have a passion for people development and an eye for spotting top talent before they even know how great they are?



Homegrown Hospitality Group is stirring the pot on something big - and we're looking for a bold, hands-on leader to bring the heat.



We're hiring a Director of Training, Talent & Culture, someone who's equal parts trainer, recruiter, mentor, coach, and culture warrior. You'll take your deep restaurant knowledge and channel it into building something from scratch - from crafting killer training programs to developing in-house trainers to leading recruitment strategies that bring in the right people for the right roles.



Your main ingredients:

--- Build and launch a best-in-class Leadership Development Program - not some crusty corporate template, but something real, relevant, and Homegrown.

--- Identify and develop a training lead in every location - then coach and mentor them into hospitality ninjas.

--- Drive recruitment efforts with heart - help identify, attract, and onboard people who align with our culture and raise the bar.

--- Lead talent development initiatives to grow team members into future leaders - building clear pathways and real opportunities.

--- Embed our culture across all levels - making sure our vibe, standards, and heartbeat live in every HHG restaurant.

--- Be in the field - like, actually there - showing, supporting, and solving in real time.

--- Own the rollout of new products, procedures, and programs with flair and follow-through.

--- Create engaging tools, training, and touchpoints that inspire and inform.

--- Collaborate with leadership and hiring managers to ensure our recruiting and retention strategies align with our long-term goals.



About You:

--- You've got 7-10 years in restaurant leadership, and you still feel the call of the expo line.

--- You're obsessed with developing people - not just filling roles, but helping folks grow into them.

--- You've got recruiting chops - whether formal or intuitive - and know how to spot a great hire a mile away.

--- You're a culture champion who can inspire everyone from a first-day hire to a seasoned GM.

--- You're comfortable with LMS platforms, recruiting tools, and old-school face-to-face connection.

--- You're excited to build from the ground up - sleeves rolled up, no ivory tower.

--- Bonus points if you've got culinary training experience or at least know your brunoise from your broil.



What's in it for you:

--- A leadership role where you actually get to shape the future of HHG.

--- The opportunity to impact our family of restaurants in real and lasting ways.

--- A company culture that's fun, heartfelt, and just quirky enough to keep things interesting.

--- A chance to build something that matters - and leave the burnout behind.



If you're ready to trade in late-night shifts for high-impact days - and you're fired up about recruiting, mentoring, and creating unforgettable training experiences - let's talk.
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