Dine Brands Global · 14 hours ago
Operations & Training Coordinator (Remote)
Dine Brands Global, Inc. is a leading full-service restaurant company based in Pasadena, California, operating franchises under well-known brands such as Applebee's and IHOP. They are seeking a proactive Operations & Training Coordinator to manage logistics, financial tracking, and onboarding for training teams, supporting the Director of Training and Vice President of Operations.
ConsumerFood and BeverageFranchiseMarketingRestaurants
Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end travel logistics for NRO Trainers and MITs, including booking airfare, hotels, and rental cars, while ensuring adherence to company travel policies
Facilitate the setup of external contract trainers with third-party payroll vendors
Coordinate with internal payroll and AP teams to set up internal company-operated restaurant team members on temporary NRO assignments for payroll and expense reimbursement
Maintain and update real-time tracking and reporting for Managers In Training (MITs) for Company Operations and project training milestones for New Restaurant Openings
Create and maintain project assets, trackers, and checklists using project management software (strong preference for Smartsheet)
Maintain organized digital filing systems for all NRO project documents and ensure team-wide access to current training materials
Ensure data accuracy for contractor status, travel logistics, and expense tracking
Execute invoice coding and processing; maintain meticulous expense tracking to ensure all NRO-related invoices are received and accounted for
Schedule calls and complex meetings across multiple time zones
Assist with meeting agendas and notes and source venues through vendor partners for in-person sessions
Manage the ordering and delivery of essential materials and supplies required for successful new restaurant openings
Manager calendars for senior leadership as needed
Qualification
Required
3+ years of administrative or coordination experience
Bachelor's degree in Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Proven ability to manage high-volume travel and scheduling logistics with high attention to detail
Strong verbal and written skills with the ability to triage inquiries and interact with stakeholders at all levels
Must have the flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including nights and/or weekends, based on business needs and restaurant opening timelines
Ability to work effectively in a remote, fast-paced environment and meet critical deadlines
Preferred
Experience in hospitality or a multi-unit franchise environment
Expertise in leveraging Smartsheet as a tracking and project management tool
Company
Dine Brands Global
Dine Brands Global is a food and beverage company that owns and operates restaurants under two brands.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2025-06-05Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-04-17Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1991-07-26IPO
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