Culinesse LLC is hiring a Manager of Learning and Development to design, implement, and evaluate training programs that drive organizational goals and ensure compliance. In this highly collaborative role, you’ll manage multiple priorities, work across departments, and engage diverse stakeholders to deliver exceptional training and foster continuous workforce development.
What You'll Do
- Design, implement, and evaluate training programs aligned with organizational goals and compliance requirements.
- Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and onboarding programs.
- Ensure training content remains current, relevant, and consistent across all departments and locations.
- Monitor and enhance training methodologies, materials, and tools to maximize learning effectiveness.
- Build strong relationships with internal clients, leadership, and department managers to assess training needs and align solutions.
- Consult with operational leaders to identify skill gaps, performance issues, and development opportunities.
- Oversee the learning management system (LMS), including course assignments, tracking, reporting, and documentation.
- Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation in real time.
- Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, resources, and communication.
- Evaluate training outcomes through assessments, participant feedback, and performance metrics.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase training impact and workforce competency.
- Ensure all training activities adhere to regulatory, safety, and organizational standards.
- Monitor training budgets, vendor contracts, and program expenditures.
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of training materials, technologies, and external programs.
- Support employee growth by establishing clear performance and skill development standards.
- Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and department leads on training best practices.
- Lead or participate in employee focus groups to gather feedback and identify development opportunities.
- Ensure regulatory, safety, and operational training requirements are met and documented.
- Maintain consistent training practices across departments to support audits and risk management.
- Work closely with HR, operations, and leadership to align training with staffing needs, operational goals, and employee satisfaction.
- Assist with workforce planning, onboarding initiatives, and organizational development projects.
- Oversee vendor-led training, certifications, and continuing education requirements.
- Support internal communication efforts related to training, development programs, and organizational updates.
What We're Looking For
- 3–5 years of experience in training, learning & development, or instructional design.
- Must reside in Central or Eastern, PA.
- Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
Nice to Have
- Experience working in senior living, healthcare dining, hospitality, or foodservice operations strongly preferred.
- Background in managing or training frontline dining staff (servers, cooks, dietary aides, supervisors, leads).
- Prior experience with regulatory training requirements in senior living or healthcare settings (HACCP, sanitation, food safety, allergen awareness, etc.).
- Previous experience with Paylocity LMS preferred.
Technical Stack
- Paylocity LMS
Team & Environment
This is a highly collaborative role requiring work across departments and engagement with diverse stakeholders.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
Work Mode
This is a hybrid role. Candidates must reside in Central or Eastern, PA.
Culinesse LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
