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FULL-TIME | DALLAS-FORT WORTH

THE OPPORTUNITY

We're looking for Dock Local's first Corporate Trainer to build a training program capable of growing alongside the brand. This isn't a position for someone who simply facilitates orientation. We're looking for a hands-on restaurant professional who can evaluate how we train today, organize and improve our existing resources and build a cohesive training system that gives every Dock Local crew member a strong introduction to the company and the tools they need to succeed.

You'll translate Dock Local's standards into training that is practical, engaging, consistent and unmistakably ours. Then you'll get out into the restaurants and teach it.

WHAT YOU'LL OWN

BUILD THE DOCK LOCAL TRAINING SYSTEM

• Audit existing training materials, checklists, SOPs, recipe resources and onboarding processes to identify gaps and inconsistencies.
• Consolidate and improve existing resources into a clear, company-wide training structure.
• Develop role-specific programs for FOH, bar, management and applicable culinary positions, including training timelines, guides, assessments and certification standards.
• Establish systems for documenting training completion and employee progress.
• Keep training programs current as Dock Local's menu, systems and operations evolve.

BRAND EDUCATION

• Partner directly with Dock Local's Brand/Marketing team to ensure training materials properly represent the company's visual identity, voice, story and guest experience.
• Ensure new crew members understand the brand, its history, food philosophy and hospitality expectations they're representing before they ever interact with a guest.
• Maintain consistency between guest-facing brand standards and internal crew communication.

TRAIN OUR EXISTING CREW

• Lead a company-wide rollout of updated training standards across existing locations.
• Conduct hands-on retroactive training with current team members to establish a consistent baseline across the company.
• Work alongside restaurant managers to identify individual and team training gaps.
• Coach crew members and reinforce standards in real operating environments rather than relying solely on classroom instruction or one-time trainings.
• Conduct follow-up observations and assessments to ensure training translates into execution.

LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

• Partner with Operations to identify development needs and create structured training paths for team members progressing into Trainer, Shift Lead, Assistant Manager and GM roles.
• Coach managers on effective training, feedback and accountability.
• Develop tools that help restaurant leaders consistently reinforce Dock Local standards and build a stronger internal leadership pipeline.

FUTURE RESTAURANT OPENINGS

• Support recruiting events, job fairs and candidate screening as needed.
• Build and execute pre-opening training plans for new restaurant teams.
• Lead FOH training and support applicable BOH training alongside Culinary leadership.
• Train new management teams on Dock Local standards and systems.
• Support opening-week operations and conduct post-opening assessments and follow-up training.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR...

• 3+ years of restaurant training, operations management or opening-team leader management experience preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of both FOH restaurant operations and hospitality.
• Enough BOH knowledge to effectively collaborate with chefs and culinary leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to teach adults with different learning styles and experience levels.
• Strong writing, organization and documentation skills.
• Comfortable taking fragmented information and turning it into clear, usable systems.
• Comfortable spending significant time physically working inside restaurants.
• Able to travel between Dock Local locations and support future openings as needed.
• New restaurant opening experience is a significant plus.