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Director of Talent Development

Goodwin Recruiting
Warwick, RI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2026

Director of Talent Development


Join a respected restaurant group as the Director of Talent Development, where you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to lead the development of programs that engage and empower our hospitality teams, ensuring exceptional results across our locations.


Director of Talent Development Benefits & Compensation


  • Competitive salary: $140,000–$170,000 per year
  • Eligible for a bonus program of 20% of base salary
  • Unlimited Paid Time Off
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with FSA and HRA options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) with an excellent company match
  • $600/month car reimbursement
  • $500/quarter dining card and 35% employee dining discount across all locations
  • Employee ownership opportunities


Director of Talent Development Requirements & Qualifications


  • Minimum 10 years of training and development experience with progressive leadership responsibility
  • Strong background in HR or organizational development
  • Restaurant operations and hospitality industry experience required
  • Proven ability to translate business strategy into development frameworks that drive performance and retention
  • Strong communication and facilitation skills to engage leaders at all levels
  • Experience leveraging data and technology to measure impact and improve programs


Director of Talent Development Preferred Background & Skills


  • Experience in a full-service restaurant setting
  • Familiarity with creating scalable programs for a diverse workforce
  • Ability to inspire and drive cultural alignment through people development


Director of Talent Development Day-to-Day Responsibilities


  • Design and implement enterprise-wide development strategies to enhance employee experience
  • Lead a Hospitality Training Manager and collaborate with senior leadership on learning initiatives
  • Develop training and talent development systems tailored to the organization’s needs
  • Foster partnerships with General Managers to ensure alignment and effectiveness of training programs
  • Utilize data-driven insights to continuously improve development programs and measure impact


Join us in creating a culture of excellence and investing in the next generation of hospitality leaders. Your expertise will help us unlock potential and cultivate leadership excellence across our organization.


Salary : $140,000 - $170,000

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