Culinesse, LLC · 20 hours ago
Director of Learning and Development
Harrisburg,PA,US
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expCulinesse, LLC is a forward-thinking boutique dining service company that elevates healthcare living through personalized experiences. They are seeking a Director of Learning and Development to lead training initiatives, develop instructional strategies, and ensure compliance while enhancing workforce development across multiple departments.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and evaluate training programs that align with organizational goals and meet compliance requirements
Facilitate in-person and virtual training sessions, workshops, and onboarding programs
Ensure training content remains current, relevant, and consistent across all departments and locations
Monitor and enhance training methodologies, materials, and tools to maximize learning effectiveness
Build strong relationships with internal clients, leadership teams, and department managers to assess training needs and align solutions
Consult with operational leaders to identify skill gaps, performance issues, and opportunities for development
Oversee the learning management system (LMS), including course assignments, tracking, reporting, and documentation
Maintain accurate training records, certifications, and compliance documentation in real time
Coordinate training logistics, including scheduling, resources, and communication
Evaluate training outcomes through assessments, participant feedback, and performance metrics
Implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase training impact and workforce competency
Ensure all training activities adhere to regulatory, safety, and organizational standards
Monitor training budgets, vendor contracts, and program expenditures to ensure financial responsibility
Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of training materials, technologies, and external programs
Support employee growth by establishing clear performance and skill development standards
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors and department leads on training best practices
Lead or participate in employee focus groups to gather feedback and identify development opportunities
Ensure regulatory, safety, and operational training requirements are met and documented
Maintain consistent training practices across departments to support audits and risk management
Work closely with HR, operations, and leadership teams to ensure training is aligned with staffing needs, operational goals, and employee satisfaction
Assist with workforce planning, onboarding initiatives, and organizational development projects
Oversee vendor-led training, certifications, and continuing education requirements
Support internal communication efforts related to training, development programs, and organizational updates
May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree required
3–5 years of experience in training, learning & development, or instructional design
Experience working in senior living, healthcare dining, hospitality, or foodservice operations required
Background in managing or training frontline dining staff (servers, cooks, dietary aides, supervisors, leads)
Prior experience with regulatory training requirements in senior living or healthcare settings (HACCP, sanitation, food safety, allergen awareness, etc.)
Must be able to work some nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Preferred
Master's Degree preferred
Previous experience with Paylocity LMS preferred
Benefits
Health
Dental
Life
Vision
Long-term disability
Company
Culinesse, LLC
Culinesse, from Latin culina (of the kitchen) and esse (essential nature), is a forward thinking boutique hospitality brand that elevates retirement community living by centering on highly personalized resident and guest experiences.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Mitch Possinger
Co-Founder and Managing Partner
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