Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer

Regional Field Food & Beverage TrainerCompensation Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Plus Incentive Bonus Based on Performance

Location: 123 Main St, Austin, Texas, 78757

A fun workplace where you can be yourself and do awesome work!

Free movies & food

Paid time off

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, and voluntary benefits are available for all full-time and part-time teammates

To Ensure Every Guest and Teammate Has An Awesome Experience And Is Excited To Come Back

Ideal candidates will be located in or within a commutable distance to Dallas, TX, Denver, CO, Chicago, IL, San Francisco, CA, or New York City, NY.

The Regional Field Food & Beverage Trainer is responsible for driving consistency, quality, and execution of Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across assigned venues. This role blends field-based training and operational support with a strong focus on COGS management and cleanliness, in addition to food & beverage quality standards.

Working primarily in-venue, this position partners closely with the Operations, Culinary, and Training teams to coach, develop, and support both hourly teammates and managers. Through hands-on training, audits, and real-time floor leadership, the Regional Field F&B Trainer upholds brand standards while building strong, capable teams.

This role reports to the Manager, F&B Operations, with a focused purpose on bridging the gap between strategic standards and on-site execution.

Core Role ResponsibilitiesF&B Standards & Execution

Reinforces and upholds Alamo Drafthouse Food & Beverage standards across all venues with a focus on COGs, cleanliness, and product qualityOversees and ensures adherence to SOPs, food safety, and brand standards through regular in-venue auditsIdentifies gaps in execution and implements clear, actionable improvement plansSupports menu rollouts and new initiatives, ensuring operational readiness, training, and consistencyPromotes recipe, cleanliness, and menu consistency across venuesTraining & Development

Designs and drives training programs for hourly teammates and managers focused on F&B execution and operational excellenceLeads Alamo's Training the Trainer program, F&B orientations, and other department-specific training needsBuilds and assigns LMS (Wisetail) content aligned with local and national initiativesCoaches venue leadership teams on F&B development, accountability, and performance improvementSupports F&B components of Alamo's Manager-In-Training (MIT) programs through structured checkpoints and feedbackIn-Venue Support & Field Leadership

Spends the majority of time (?90%) in venues providing hands-on coaching and operational F&B supportObserves peak service regularly to assess execution and guest experienceProvides floor support, including guest recovery, food & beverage execution, and team coachingOperational Performance & Metrics

Monitors and supports key metrics, including COGs, NPS, training completion, and operational compliancePartners with venue leadership to create action plans based on performance trendsEvaluates training effectiveness and its impact on turnover to improve hiring and onboarding outcomesCross-Functional Partnership

Partners with Operations, Culinary, Training, and other departments to ensure alignment and execution of standardsSupports new store openings, transitions, and high-risk operational periodsCommunicates best practices and field insights to continuously improve systems and trainingCulture, Accountability & Compliance

Fosters a culture of accountability, cleanliness, and operational excellenceEnsures compliance with federal, local, and company safety, training, and brand standardsSupports teammate engagement and development initiatives within venuesWork ExpectationsPrimarily field-based role (?90% in-venue / 10% administrative)Regular travel within the region is required (up to ~70%)Flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and peak business periodsExpected to observe peak operations weekly and maintain a strong in-venue presenceAbility to step into operational gaps when needed (manager coverage, training support)Qualifications2+ years of leadership experience in restaurant or hospitality operationsServSafe Certification, local Health Cards (as required)Strong knowledge of COGs management, food safety, and F&B execution standardsExperience in training, coaching, and developing teamsFamiliarity with LMS platforms (Wisetail preferred)Experience with systems such as Crunchtime and Toast preferredStrong communication, coaching, and public speaking skillsProven ability to influence without direct authorityHighly adaptable, self-motivated, and solutions-orientedAbility to travel frequently and work in a fast-paced environmentWorking Conditions:

Restaurant environment. Moderate to high noise levels. The work involves a majority of standing, bending, stooping, twisting, climbing, and some lifting up to 50 lbs.Hazards:

Only those present in a normal restaurant setting; no known significant hazards. Work performed in the restaurant has minimal exposure to cleaning chemicals and cooking equipment, along with minimal machinery with moving parts.Ability to climb stairs on a regular basisOur Core Values:

DO THE RIGHT THING We strive to be a force of good in our company, in our industry and in the world. We stand up for our beliefs even when it is hard. We start from a place of kindness.

FOSTER COMMUNITY We value what is unique about each other and celebrate our differences. We treat each other with respect, support each other's passions, and help each other grow. We welcome healthy debate but don't tolerate intolerance. We take this commitment outside our 4 walls, creating neighborhood theaters that are deeply tied to the local community.

BOLDLY GO Like the crew of the Starship Enterprise, we seek out new experiences and pursue innovation in all of our work. We take risks and chart new territory. We learn from our mistakes and continuously improve.

GIVE A SH!T We are passionate about creating awesome experiences. We obsess over every detail and take pride in our work because we know it makes all the difference to our guests and our teammates. Our pursuit of excellence drives us to do our best.

Company: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema