Pressed Cafe · 2 weeks ago
Director of Learning and Development
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expPressed Café is a rapidly growing company focused on developing its people through a strong learning culture. The Director of Learning and Development will design and execute a company-wide learning strategy, ensuring operational consistency and leadership growth across all locations.
Restaurants
Hiring Manager
Mike Rogers
Responsibilities
Build and implement a scalable learning and development strategy aligned with our business goals and growth trajectory
Partner with cross-functional leaders to ensure training supports performance, consistency, and culture across all locations
Lead all training efforts for new restaurant openings, ensuring teams are fully equipped from day one
Design and deliver engaging, high-retention training programs in multiple formats—self-paced, instructor-led, blended, and social learning
Champion the use of AI and gamification to create dynamic, personalized learning experiences
Evaluate and implement a modern LMS that supports our evolving training needs and enhances the employee experience
Identify skill gaps and build programs that support leadership readiness, succession planning, and career growth
Integrate learning into key talent processes like onboarding, performance reviews, and development planning
Be a culture carrier—embed learning into the DNA of our organization and help shift mindsets toward curiosity, growth, and innovation
Act as a change leader, helping teams adapt to new tools, systems, and ways of working
Develop metrics to track training effectiveness, adoption, and business impact
Use data to continuously improve programs and demonstrate ROI to senior leadership
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in Learning & Development, Talent Management, or Operations—ideally in a fast-paced, multi-unit restaurant or hospitality environment
Proven success designing and scaling training programs that drive business results
Strong understanding of adult learning principles, change management, and learning technologies
Experience with AI-enabled learning tools, digital platforms, and analytics
Strategic mindset with the ability to execute and influence across all levels of the organization
Excellent facilitation, storytelling, and communication skills
Passion for building people, systems, and culture from the ground up
Company
Pressed Cafe
Great People, Great Food, Great Coffee.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase