Kitchen Training Manager

About the role

The Kitchen Training Manager builds and leads the kitchen operations, product quality, inventory/cost control, and training systems that allow Little Caesars Philippines stores to open and operate consistently to Little Caesars® brand standards. This role owns inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), warehouse/equipment handling, product quality audits, and the design and delivery of kitchen and station training for all Little Caesars Philippines restaurants and serves as a core member of the New Restaurant Opening (NRO) Team. The Kitchen Training Manager coordinates with Little Caesars International on approved recipes, specifications, and training standards, and localizes and cascades them to the Philippine operations and training teams, subject to Little Caesars International approval.

Key responsibilities

• Ensures every Little Caesars Philippines kitchen prepares consistent, high-quality products according to Little Caesars® approved recipes, specifications, and procedures.
• Develops and maintains kitchen SOPs, station procedures, and operational checklists aligned with Little Caesars® Operational Resource Guide standards.
• Owns store-level inventory, cost of goods sold (COGS), and waste control; monitors kitchen productivity and food cost against target and reports variances to the Operations Manager.
• Handles and stores kitchen equipment and non-food items, and coordinates installation, testing, and commissioning for each new store opening.
• Conducts product quality audits across all stores on a regular schedule and implements corrective action where standards are not met.
• Designs, delivers, and continuously improves the kitchen and station training program — including training schedules, certification requirements, and assessment tools — for Store Managers, Assistant Managers, and kitchen crew.
• Conducts hands-on station training, competency assessments, and certification reviews; identifies and closes training gaps through corrective or refresher training.
• Leads pre-opening kitchen readiness, mock operations, and kitchen simulations; provides opening-day and post-opening kitchen support until operations stabilize.
• Participates in Little Caesars International training, documents key learnings, and cascades approved learnings and localized training materials to the Philippine operations and training teams.
• Accurately completes all paperwork and records associated with inventory, cost control, quality audits, and training as directed by the Operations Manager and Little Caesars International.

About you

• Minimum 5 years of relevant F&B/QSR/Fast Casual Dining kitchen operations experience, including proven experience in restaurant openings and pre-opening activities.
• Strong knowledge of QSR/Fast Casual kitchen systems, food preparation, and production; working knowledge of food costing, yields, inventory, and waste control.
• Experience in training, coaching, and people development, with a proven track record of building and delivering training/certification programs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and quality standards; HACCP familiarity preferred.
• Strong documentation, SOP-writing, and implementation skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills; ability to work cross-functionally with Operations, the CEO, and Little Caesars International.
• Willingness and ability to undergo Little Caesars International training (requires eligibility for a U.S. training visa) and to travel for store openings.
• Dependable and hardworking, with the ability to work a varied work week, under pressure and in stressful situations.

About us

Little Caesars Philippines operates as part of the Little Caesars International franchise network, following approved organizational structures, operational guidelines, and brand standards. The Kitchen Training Manager role is structured on Little Caesars International's Recommended Organizational Chart and Operations Job Descriptions guidelines.