Director Of Kfc Training
The Director of KFC Training leads the global strategy for restaurant training and capability building across KFC. This role is responsible for shaping a consistent, high-impact training and capability framework that aligns with the brand's purpose, values, and business goals across all regions.
Global Training Strategy
- Own and evolve the global restaurant training strategy for a variety of roles, including team members, shift leaders, restaurant managers, area coaches, and franchise operations leaders.
- Define global standards for training content, delivery methods, and execution in partnership with Yum!, sister Brands, and franchise leaders.
- Lead the development of scalable, role-based learning journeys for key restaurant and business roles.
Program Design & Content Evolution
Oversee the creation of high-impact training programs tailored to the restaurant environment, such as onboarding, product training, service skills, and leadership readiness.Modernize training through the use of digital tools, mobile-first platforms, microlearning, simulations, AI, and in-store coaching models.Benchmark programs against sister brands and QSRs and adopt ideas, tools, and resources to ensure world-class learning experiences.Employee Voice & Insights
Partner with L&D COE to execute annual employee engagement surveysPartner with Ops to translate insights into actionable strategies that improve the TM experience and drive business outcomes.Operational Integration & Franchise Enablement
Partner with Global Operations and Market Support teams to ensure training prepares the system for brand initiatives, and operations priorities.Support system-wide initiatives with training solutions, including talent pipeline readiness, new market openings, and reimage / rebuild projects.Work closely with global market teams to localize and implement training while protecting global standards.Stakeholder Engagement
Act as a strategic thought partner in training and development to senior leaders across functions and geographies.Lead management efforts related to TM experience and capability initiatives.Represent the voice of the employee in global forums and decision-making bodies.Org Development COE Partnership
Act as a brand liaison with L&D COE on Global Mentorship programsAct as brand liaison with L&D COE on Functional Competency FrameworksWhat You Bring to the Table
Required :
Bachelor's degree in HR, Organizational Development, or Training10+ years of progressive HR or Learning experience, including global scope.Proven track record in designing and implementing employee experience and learning strategies.Preferred :
Master's degree or MBA.Experience in QSR, retail, or hospitality industries.