Learning and Development Manager - BristolLoungers is a substantial and growing operator in the UK hospitality sector, operating over 250 sites in England and Wales across three distinct but complementary brands, Lounges, Cosy Club, and Brightside. Founded in 2002 by three friends who wanted to create a neighbourhood caf-bar that they would want to go to, the Group is now the only growing all-day operator of scale in the UK and has consistently outperformed the wider UK hospitality sector over the past three years. Despite being the fastest growing caf/restaurant group in the Country, Loungers has retained its entrepreneurial spirit and quirky ''Loungey'' local community atmosphere.The role in a nutshellOur people are the heartbeat of our business, driving the success of our three thriving brands. That''s why Learning and Development (LandD) is a top strategic priority. We are looking for an experienced, hands-on, and forward-thinking LandD professional to take ownership of implementing and measuring impactful training solutions.This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, innovative learning design, hands-on execution, project management, and creative design. You''ll work at pace, collaborating with key stakeholders to create, implement, and continuously refine engaging development initiatives. You''ll need to balance autonomy with collaboration, leading learning initiatives that drive performance across everything from technical skills training to leadership ..... full job details .....