Corporate Culinary Trainer

Who We Are
Join the team at Jon & Vinny’s , where passion for great food and genuine hospitality come together in a fast-paced, energetic environment! We’re looking for dedicated, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and take pride in delivering exceptional guest experiences. Whether you’re a seasoned hospitality professional or eager to grow in the industry, we offer a supportive and inclusive workplace with opportunities for career advancement. If you love working with great people, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and want to be part of a restaurant that values quality, teamwork, and community, we’d love to hear from you!

Jon & Vinny’s is a fast-paced, high-volume, all-day restaurant serving several Los Angeles communities 7 days a week. Known for our welcoming vibe, delicious food, and exceptional wine and cocktail offerings, we’ve become a neighborhood favorite where guests come to celebrate everything from casual dinners to special occasions. With a bustling atmosphere, we’re dedicated to delivering the kind of hospitality that makes every guest feel like a VIP.

Our concept is simple yet refined —a place for families, friends, first dates, and everything in between. We focus on creating joyful experiences with comforting food, great wine, and a vibrant atmosphere. If you’re someone who thrives in a high-energy environment and wants to be part of a dynamic, growing brand, this is the perfect place for you.

Our Core Values

Hospitality 

Hospitality is who we are; it's the kindness we extend to each other; it's the friendly and genuine reception of our guests. Hospitality is the excitement & enthusiasm with which we approach our guests, our spaces, each other, and our positions. We expect our team members to execute our concept every day and hold hospitality paramount.

Intention

The best things in life are built and created with intention. Our concept is beautifully designed. When we approach our work with intention and thoughtfulness, it encourages everyone to create an exceptional experience for our guests and for each other.

Respect

Respect is fundamental to who we are. We respect our guests, ourselves, our team, our products, our resources, our peers, our leaders, and our space. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of integrity and moral principles.

Teamwork

We value our commitment to working with and listening to each other as a team; kindness and generosity are an integral part of our professional relationships. Teamwork is essential to provide a great experience to our guests. 

Determination & Readiness

We are determined to make our guests happy and we are ready to pivot and adapt at any time. We are determined to keep our restaurants clean, organized and on a path of improvement. As a team, we are able to improvise, adapt and overcome any situation for our team and our guests. We have a readiness to satisfy the guests and meet and exceed their expectations.

What You'll Do

• This role's responsibilities include consistency and leadership in maintaining Jon & Vinny’s brand standards while adapting to different environments. This position requires extensive travel, strong time management, and the ability to train and lead kitchen staff while ensuring high-quality cuisine is delivered across all venues. This role will report to the Director of Culinary Operations, with a line of reporting to the Director of People Services (HR) to ensure training and development quality and consistency.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES : 

• Culinary Training & Staff Development
• Lead all phases of culinary training with an emphasis on learning, growth, and long-term development.
• Identify, mentor, and develop talent internally and externally.
• Facilitate training sessions that accommodate multiple learning styles—auditory, visual, and kinesthetic.
• Create and revise training materials using a variety of modalities (videos, manuals, hands-on demonstrations, digital platforms).
• Adapt training delivery and environment to meet the needs of different learners.
• Foster psychological safety by encouraging questions, feedback, and experimentation without fear of failure.
• Read and respond to both verbal and non-verbal cues to keep learners engaged and supported.
• Evaluate training effectiveness and iterate based on learner feedback and operational needs.
• Provide counsel and guidance to kitchen staff, supporting ongoing development and performance improvement.
• Provide insight with recruiting, hiring, onboarding, training, and development.
• Help identify talent externally as well as within the company. 
• Provide hands-on training and mentorship to kitchen teams. 

• Operational Oversight 
• Support new store openings of Jon & Vinny’s.
• Manage kitchen operations in various Jon & Vinny’s locations when needed.
• Ensure consistency of recipes, portion control, and maintain consistent food quality across all sites. Implement and update all culinary dish outlines to ensure consistency throughout all locations to represent the Jon & Vinny’s brand.
• Ensure refinement of menu items, food packaging, and food execution.
• Understand and train chefs to utilize DoorDash throttle appropriately.
• Collaborate with the Director of Culinary Operations to manage food costs, control waste, and maximize efficiency in all kitchens without sacrificing quality. 
• Management of inventory control and sourcing ingredients from designated vendors. 
• Assistance with R&D of menu items for tastings.
• Ensure that all kitchen activities comply with health and safety regulations, including food handling, preparation, storage, and hygiene standards.
• Daily reporting to the Director of Culinary Operations and ownership on plans and improvements made. 
• Assist with other duties as assigned by the Director of Culinary Operations.

• Traveling & Event Catering
• Travel to company venues, pop-up events, corporate events/buyouts, and other assignments to oversee meal preparation and presentation. 
• Assist with training, development, and staffing of off-site pizza related events.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Must have 5+ years of experience in a culinary leadership setting
• Must have 3+ years of experience in Learning & Development, or Bachelors' or Masters' degree in Organizational Develepment, Training or Instruction.
• Must have reliable transportation. 
• Maintain an up to date Manager ServSafe certification and Anti-Harassment Certificate. 
• Multi-location culinary management or a traveling chef capacity.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team building skills. 
• Must be willing to work a 50 hours work week.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.