Brand Field Trainer

Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC); Woking; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent quick-service brand is seeking a Brand Field Trainer to impact the growth of its European franchise network. Responsibilities include leading training initiatives, creating tailored training plans for new market openings, and supporting franchisee development. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in training, strong communication skills, and a solid grasp of franchise operations. This role offers a hybrid work environment and various employee benefits, focusing on professional growth and wellbeing.

Benefits

Company and performance-related bonus

Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution

Private healthcare with family coverage options

Annual holiday allowance starting at 25 days

Wellbeing Reimbursement fund

Flexible benefits including Dental Insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in training and development, ideally in a franchise or retail operations environment.
• Strong understanding of franchise operations, maintaining brand standards.
• Experience creating and delivering training programs in multi-location settings.

Responsibilities

• Lead training initiatives for franchise and corporate teams.
• Create and deliver training plans for new market openings.
• Customize training content based on operational needs.

Skills

Training and development

Franchise operations

Communication skills

Learning Management Systems (LMS)

German language skills

Job description

Welcome to Taco Bell

Taco Bell was born and raised in California and has been around since 1962. We went from selling everyone’s favourite Crunchy Tacos on the West Coast to a global brand with 8,200+ restaurants, 350 franchise organizations, that serve 42+ million fans each week around the globe. That’s right… Taco Bell has 8,200+ restaurants in over 32 countries around the world, with offices in the U.S., Canada, UK, India, Australia, and Singapore. And we don’t plan to stop there.

We’re not only the largest Mexican-inspired quick service brand (QSR) in the world, we’re also part of the biggest restaurant group in the world: Yum! Brands.

Much of our fan love and authentic connection with our communities are rooted in being rebels with a cause. From ensuring we use high quality, sustainable ingredients to elevating restaurant technology in ways that hasn’t been done before… we will continue to be inclusive, bold, challenge the status quo and push industryboundaries.

We’re a company that celebrates and advocates for different, has bold self-expression, strives for a better future, and brings the fun while we’re at it. We fuel our culture with real people who bring unique experiences. We inspire and enable our teams and the world to Live Más.

And all of that comes with fun, year-round events like holiday and cultural festivities, development opportunities you can take advantage of from anywhere you are, and random recharge days – just to name a few. We truly believe that where you work matters and taking care of our employees matters as much to us as taking care of our fans.

At Taco Bell, we’re Cultural Rebels. Want to join in on the passion‑fuelled fun? Learn more about the career below.

THE ROLE: WHAT YOU’LL OWN

As a Brand Field Trainer, you’ll have the opportunity to directly impact the growth and success of Taco Bell’s European franchise network. You’ll be responsible for delivering training programs that ensure consistency with Taco Bell’s standards across multiple markets. This role offers exciting opportunities to collaborate with franchisees, help support new market openings, and drive the development of high‑performing teams.

You’ll report to the Training Manager and play a key role in supporting Taco Bell’s expanding presence across Europe.

The Day-to-Day:

• Lead training initiatives for franchise and corporate teams, ensuring alignment with Taco Bell’s global standards and operational goals.

• Support new market openings by creating and delivering training plans tailored to each market’s specific needs.

• Collaborate with franchisees to identify training gaps and customize training content to meet operational needs.

• Use Learning Management Systems (LMS) to track training progress, report results, and manage training materials.

• Continuously evaluate training effectiveness, collect feedback, and adjust programs to improve learning outcomes.

• Assist with people development initiatives, focusing on leadership development and career progression for franchise teams.

• Coordinate with HR and regional teams to schedule and track training progress across locations.

Is this you?

• 3+ years of experience in training and development, ideally in a franchise or retail operations environment, with a proven record of leading teams or managing training programs in multi‑location settings.
• Strong understanding of franchise operations, with a focus on delivering training programs that align with brand standards and operational excellence.
• Experience creating and delivering training programs, particularly in a multi‑location context.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage group dynamics and provide clear instruction during training sessions.
• Experience with Learning Management Systems (LMS), including tracking training progress and basic administration.
• German language skills are a plus.

Work‑Hard, Play‑Hard:

• Hybrid work schedule
• Company and performance‑related bonus
• Generous pension with up to 11% company contribution
• Private healthcare with the option to increase to include family cover
• Annual holiday allowance starts at 25 days with the option to buy or sell up to 5 extra days per year. After 5 years’ service, annual holiday allowance increases to 30 days
• Competitive parental leave and flexible return to work options
• Wellbeing Reimbursement – a fund to claim back costs throughout the year that support your well‑being such as vitamins subscriptions, language lessons, gym membership
• Flexible and voluntary benefits including Dental Insurance, Health Screening and Gym Discounts

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just like tacos…They live for culture, crave growth, and want to build a brand that refuses to blend in.

Sound like you – then go on…? Apply now. Bring your boldest ideas. Leave the beige at the door.

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