Director of Learning and Development

Find Your Fire!

Sally's Apizza, renowned for its New Haven Style Apizza since 1938, is expanding our locations and corporate team nationwide! Famous for our distinctive tomato sauce and chewy, crispy crust with an iconic oven-kissed char, Sally's draws pizza fans from around the world. We hand-craft authentic pizza in custom-designed ovens, using the original recipes. With a commitment to sharing exceptional pizza with all, we're on a mission to spread our passion far and wide.

Director of Learning and Development

Sally's Apizza is seeking an experienced and dynamic Director of Learning and Development to lead the strategy, execution, and continuous improvement of training and development initiatives across our portfolio of properties. This individual will oversee a team of Training Managers and hourly trainers, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence in all learning programs. The Director will be responsible for refining the training curriculum, tracking effectiveness, and managing our Learning Management System (LMS) to support employee development, operational consistency, and guest service excellence.

Leadership & Team Management

• Directly oversee a team of multi-unit Training Managers and Hourly Trainers, providing clear direction, development opportunities, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, guest-centric service, and operational excellence throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align training initiatives with business goals and operational priorities.

Training Program Management & Development

Learning Management System (LMS) Administration

Performance Measurement & Quality Assurance

Role Competencies & Requirements

Benefits

Sally's Core Values

Obsession for Apizza : True passion for the uncompromised quality and tradition of New Haven Apizza. Strive for excellence and bring your personal best to work every day. Commitment to Our Guests : Demonstrate warmth and care while creating memorable moments of hospitality for all guests. Strength of Character : Take pride in your job and use your best judgment to do what is right and fair even when no one else is looking. Actively seek to build trust with colleagues and guests. We Are Hungry : We are a teaching company filled with people who are hungry for knowledge and growth. Our hunger is insatiable, and we crave honest feedback to strengthen our skills and hold each other accountable.

Pre-employment Background Check, Drug Screen, and References are required.