DoorDash · 2 hours ago
Culinary Trainer Team Lead, Dashmart Kitchens
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$58K/yr - $86K/yr
3+ years expDoorDash is a technology and logistics company focused on empowering local economies, and they are seeking a Culinary Trainer Team Lead for their DashMart Kitchens. In this role, you will lead a team of Culinary Trainers, oversee training execution, coordinate new concept launches, and ensure operational standards are upheld across multiple culinary concepts.
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Responsibilities
Oversee and coordinate trainer resourcing for new concept launches
Partner with site operators and central teams to ensure launches are properly staffed, training plans are executed on time, and trainers are set up for success in the field
When necessary, also work hands-on with our Site Operators to administer training & support in the field
Provide continuous support to site teams through regular training touch-points, auditing of material and process adherence
Ensure teams consistently uphold high operational standards, identify areas for improvement, and reinforce best practices to drive sustainable operations
Manage, coach, and support a team of Culinary Trainers
Own performance management, development planning, and ongoing feedback to ensure trainers are effective, engaged, and growing in their roles
Own onboarding for new Culinary Trainers, including shadowing plans and training readiness
Ensure trainers are aligned on expectations, training standards, and best practices
Owns projects end-to-end by defining success metrics, coordinating cross-functional partners, assigning clear ownership, and proactively removing or escalating blockers to keep timelines on track
Maintain an adaptable schedule to ensure we can fully support site teams when and where they need us
Track training progress, effectiveness, and outcomes across sites
Audit training execution, identify trends or gaps, and partner with cross-functional teams to continuously improve training programs and materials
Partner closely with site operators and central stakeholders to troubleshoot challenges, share insights from the field, and align on operational improvements
Step in as a leader when needed to stabilize operations, reinforce standards, and support teams in real time
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience cooking and training in a high-volume kitchen environment including fast-casual, QSR, and from-scratch restaurants
3+ years of people management experience, including leading, coaching, and developing a team in a fast-paced, operational environment
Strong people leader who enjoys coaching, developing, and empowering others while holding teams accountable to high standards
Self-motivated, positive, and a team player that works well with others, but also excels in roles with little oversight
Organized, thoughtful, and comfortable balancing execution with strategy in a fast-moving environment
Willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done whether it's digging into a new process to determine how best to communicate or helping troubleshoot a technical issue
Data-informed and comfortable tracking training progress, identifying trends, and sharing insights with cross-functional partners
Proficient in Google Docs/Sheets and creating documentation to track and share findings
Collaborate well across teams and communicate clearly, even when navigating ambiguity or competing priorities
Willing to travel and be on-site in dynamic restaurant environments, requiring approximately 50-60% travel
Benefits
401(k) plan with employer matching
16 weeks of paid parental leave
Wellness benefits
Commuter benefits match
Paid time off
Paid sick leave in compliance with applicable laws (e.g. Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act)
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
11 paid holidays
Disability and basic life insurance
Family-forming assistance
Mental health program
Company
DoorDash
DoorDash is a food delivery platform that connects customers with local and national businesses. It is a sub-organization of DoorDash.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$5.22BKey Investors
Durable Capital PartnersT. Rowe PriceDarsana Capital Partners
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.75B
2020-12-09IPO
2020-06-11Series H· $400M
Leadership Team
Tony Xu
CEO and Co-founder
Stanley Tang
Co-Founder / Chief Product Officer
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