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Field Trainer

Las Vegas, NV · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Travels to locations to deliver training and oversee new restaurant openings. * Supports the Field Training Team with the development of instructional materials for participants of each respective ...

Training Specialist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$26 - $30/hr

... Paid Travel When Required Home Base: Pasadena, CA - Corporate Store & Training Center Mike's Red Tacos is looking for an experienced restaurant training professional who is passionate about ...

Field Trainer

Houston, TX · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Travels to locations to deliver training and oversee new restaurant openings. Requirements: * 2+ years of experience as a Restaurant Manager or Trainer for a restaurant company. * Proven ability to ...

Training Specialist

Pasadena, CA · On-site

$62K - $78K/yr

... Paid Travel When Required Home Base: Pasadena, CA - Corporate Store & Training Center Mike's Red Tacos is looking for an experienced restaurant training professional who is passionate about ...

Field Training Coordinator

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$50K - $65K/yr

Experience supporting training programs in a multi-unit restaurant environment. Experience coordinating travel, logistics, or project timelines. Bilingual English/Spanish helpful but not required.

Corporate Trainer

Honolulu, HI · On-site

$82K - $85K/yr

Travel Required to Hawaii (Extended Stays for Openings & Support) Pay Range: $82,000-$85,000 ... We are a Taiwanese restaurant deeply rooted in tradition and craftsmanship. Our specialty, Xiao ...

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How much do traveling restaurant trainer jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for traveling restaurant trainer in the United States is $29.33, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $31.49 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a traveling restaurant trainer?

A Traveling Restaurant Trainer is a hospitality professional who visits different restaurant locations, often within a chain or franchise, to train staff on company standards, new procedures, menu items, and customer service techniques. They play a key role in ensuring consistency and quality across all locations by providing hands-on instruction, conducting workshops, and supporting new restaurant openings. Their work typically involves frequent travel, adaptability, and strong communication skills to effectively train diverse teams in various environments.

How does a traveling restaurant trainer typically collaborate with local staff and management at each location?

A Traveling Restaurant Trainer works closely with both local staff and management to implement standardized training programs, introduce new procedures, and ensure operational consistency across all locations. Collaboration often involves leading hands-on training sessions, providing real-time feedback, and adapting teaching methods to suit the unique needs of each team. Trainers also serve as liaisons between corporate leadership and on-site employees, helping to communicate company goals and best practices while gathering feedback for continuous improvement. This collaborative approach helps foster a positive learning environment and ensures seamless knowledge transfer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a traveling restaurant trainer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Traveling Restaurant Trainer, you need in-depth knowledge of restaurant operations, training methodologies, and typically experience in hospitality management or a related field. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, training platforms, and food safety certifications is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and interpersonal skills help you engage diverse teams and adapt to various work environments. These skills are crucial for effectively transferring knowledge, ensuring operational consistency, and driving performance across multiple restaurant locations.

What is the difference between Traveling Restaurant Trainer vs Restaurant Manager?

AspectTraveling Restaurant TrainerRestaurant Manager
CredentialsFood safety certifications, training experienceManagement certifications, leadership skills
Work EnvironmentTraveling to multiple locations, training staffOverseeing daily restaurant operations
Employer & Industry UsageFood service chains, hospitality industryRestaurants, hospitality industry

The Traveling Restaurant Trainer primarily focuses on training staff across various locations, often traveling between sites, while the Restaurant Manager oversees daily operations at a specific restaurant. Both roles require industry knowledge, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

What are popular job titles related to Traveling Restaurant Trainer jobs?

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Infographic showing various Traveling Restaurant Trainer job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, and 29% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $61,014 per year, or $29.3 per hour.

Area Leader of Training - Ventura, CA

Ventura, CA • On-site

Raising Cane's
Food Services and Drinking Places • 10K+ employees

$95K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers rating

6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

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Job description

Company Description

At Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers, we serve only the most craveable chicken finger meals - it's our One Love! Known for our great Crew and cool Culture, we follow a Work Hard. Have Fun. philosophy. Raising Cane's is the fastest-growing chicken concept around and is on track to be a Top 10 Restaurant Brand in the United States. Each Crewmember is important to our rapid growth and enduring success. Now is your chance to join the Team and Raise The Bar!

Job Description

Your Role at Raising Cane's: 

The Area Leader of Training (ALT) is a field-based leader who directly supports Restaurant Training efforts for a specific market and is a critical part of the Area Business Unit support team. This leader is primarily responsible for the execution of Raising Cane's training standards within their restaurants as well as providing strategic support for wider training initiatives, partnering with the Area Business Unit Leader. While remaining restaurant-focused, this leader serves as both an ambassador for Raising Cane's culture, as well as an expert in the field of training and development. 

The physical work environment includes working in a fast-paced kitchen environment (which requires extended periods of physical exertion, such as walking, standing, lifting and bending) and interacting with customers. It also includes both inside and outside work in varied temperatures, working with and around food products, common allergens, industrial equipment, commercial cleaning products that require the use of personal protective equipment and physical activities necessary to complete the responsibilities of the job. 

Your Impact and Responsibilities: 

Primary Responsibility - Restaurant Training 

  • Supports and impacts the business through three key pillars; Crew Training, Manager Training and Internal Development 
  • Ensures restaurants execute the highest level of training standards for crewmembers and managers through high-level restaurant engagement and analysis of ongoing performance 
  • Conducts and documents restaurant visits to evaluate training needs and identify operational support needs 
  • Leads and validates execution of restaurant Advanced Crew & management training programs 
  • Facilitates training classes including ServSafe and Train the Trainer programs 
  • Identifies, develops and supports the certification and annual re-certification of Training Restaurants 
  • Owns the internal development of all restaurant crew (including management teams) through both direct and indirect engagement 
  • Supports New Restaurant Opening (NRO) training performance through a high-level strategic engagement, partnering with the Area Leader of Growth 

Secondary Responsibility - Partnership with Area Business Unit Leader 

  • Partners with the Area Business Unit Leader on how to support restaurant performance through the identification of training needs and implementation of corrective actions 
  • Provides regular business updates and analysis of restaurant training performance 
  • Builds strong cross-functional relationships within the Area Business Unit Team 
  • Works closely with restaurant recruitment to match current and future growth opportunities with internal candidates ready to fill those roles 
Qualifications

Requirements for Success: 

  • 3+ years of previous hospitality leadership experience; multi-unit training experience desired 
  • High school diploma or equivalent; college degree preferred 
  • Microsoft Proficient: Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word 
  • Detail-oriented, organized, data-driven and able to manage multiple priorities that may be constantly changing 
  • Self-driven, flexible, and energetic with strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills 
  • Able to work effectively and efficiently both independently and collaboratively 
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively lead, motivate and empower crewmembers and leaders at all levels of the organization 
  • Able to recognize problems, set goals and convert plans into action 
  • Exercises good judgment and leverages available data that results in informed decision making 
  • Maintains high standards of conduct and professionalism 
  • Able to travel within the assigned area up to 100% 
  • Possess a valid driver's license 

*Starting from [$95,000 - $110,000] annually plus additional incentives*

  • The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a performance bonus and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Pay is based on location, experience, and qualifications etc.
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About Raising Cane's

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Todd personifies the entrepreneurial spirit - the promise that with dedication, drive, hard work and a great concept, dreams can be achieved. Only 24 years old when he began his journey, Todd and his Crew have grown Raising Cane’s from a single campus Restaurant to one of the fastest-growing large restaurant brands in the U.S. As CO-CEO, Todd remains actively involved with all aspects of the brand, making Raising Cane’s one of the few founder-led restaurant companies of its size. What does it mean to be a part of our Crew? Whether you are working in a Restaurant or a Support Office, we’re one team - each contributing our own unique personalities, skills and talents toward making the most craveable Chicken Finger meals and growing Restaurants all over the world. And all that growth equals a lot of opportunity! If this sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to have you as a part of our Crew.

Industry

Food services and drinking places and retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Baton Rouge, LA, US