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Head of Training

Guzman Y Gomez


Job Location:

Surry Hills - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 September 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As the Head of Training you will take the reins of GYGs national training function and set the standard for training excellence across our corporate and franchise restaurants alike. Reporting to the Director of Centre of Excellence you will shape and lead our national training strategy build a talented team of State Training Managers and look after the Train the Trainer model that keeps our restaurant training sharp and consistent in every state. You will be the bridge between our central training team and the day to day on the floor making sure each State Training Manager has what they need to deliver brilliant training in their patch. It is a role with real reach helping us grow capable confident Crew Managers and Franchisees right across the country.

What Youll Do

Heres what your days will look like:

  • Lead and grow a high-performing team of State Training Managers and a Training Coordinator
  • Build and own GYGs national training plan across both our own restaurants and our franchise partners
  • Run our Train the Trainer model setting the standards and making sure they are met in every state
  • Own the training side of every new restaurant opening working hand in hand with the Head of NRO
  • Keep all our training tools and platforms fresh current and on point
  • Spot the gaps in how we train and fix them with smart national projects
  • Build strong relationships with Operations Franchisees People Culinary and the wider team
  • Report to the Director of Centre of Excellence on how our training is tracking and where we can do better

What We Are Looking For

  • Extensive experience leading training across a state or the whole country ideally in fast food retail hospitality or FMCG
  • A track record of building Train the Trainer programs that work at scale
  • Experience leading a team spread across different states
  • A real feel for how franchise and corporate operations work together
  • Great with senior people you can win them over and bring them along with you
  • Confident with budgets and numbers you know how to link training spend to real outcomes
  • Brings drive and creativity happy to lead from the front and be hands on
  • Ability to travel interstate and intrastate when required

What Youll Love

Were incredibly proud of our amazing people and always have each others backs. Heres some of what youll get:

  • Be part of Australias fastest growing restaurant company
  • Real career growth here in Australia and overseas
  • Annual bonus scheme and a long-term incentive scheme
  • Up to 5 weeks of annual leave each year (ask us how)
  • Paid parental leave
  • The chance to one day become a franchisee
  • A fun fast-paced team that feels like family

Ready to join the family Apply now to start the conversation


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


About Company

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At Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen, our mission has always been to reinvent fast-food. Since we opened our first restaurant in 2006, weÂ’ve been OBSESSED with food, bringing the incredible energy of Mexican culture to Australians across the country during breakfast, lunch and dinner, co ... View more

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