Foodstories - Lead - Learning & Development

Inspire growth. Unlock potential. Accelerate change.Design, deliver and scale experiences that ignite curiosity, build capability, and create impact at Foodstories. This is your platform to shape how our people learn, grow and lead.About Foodstories- Foodstories is a gourmet food retailer with an in-store cafe.- We're built on high-touch and immersive experiences - tastings and masterclasses that turn curiosity into ritual.- Guests shop omnichannel via our main stores, website, WhatsApp, and phone concierge.- We offer over 6,000 thoughtfully curated products, each carefully chosen to align with our vision of: elevating the quality of life of our guests through food.The OpportunityAs Lead - Learning & Development, you will partner with the Chief of Learning & Development to shape how Foodstories learns and grows. You'll craft learning journeys that go beyond training modules - sparking curiosity, enabling performance, and making learning part of everyday life. This role blends strategy, design and facilitation, and will take you across our studios to bring learning alive for diverse teams.What You'll LeadLearning Strategy & Roadmap - Translate business priorities into capability roadmaps and learning themes. - Identify skill gaps, design interventions, and align programs to growth. - Balance short-term needs with long-term learning vision.Learning Experience & Design - Build immersive, modular programs: onboarding, leadership, functional skills. - Use storytelling, gamification, and real-world practice to make learning stick. - Harness AI and digital tools to personalize, scale, and innovate.Facilitation & Delivery - Lead engaging sessions (in-person and virtual) that energize teams. - Coach leaders and internal trainers to become confident facilitators. - Be the visible, trusted champion of L&D across Foodstories.Technology & Learning Ecosystem - Own and evolve our LMS / digital learning ecosystem. - Pilot emerging tools (AI assistants, microlearning platforms, nudges). - Automate reinforcement and feedback loops to sustain learning.Measurement & Impact - Define success metrics: adoption, engagement, behaviour change, ROI. - Track and analyze learning data, share insights with leadership. - Continuously improve programs through evidence and feedback.You Might Be Right for This If.- You believe learning is transformation, not just training.- You love both designing a journey and stepping on stage to deliver it.- You're curious about tech and AI - and see their power in learning.- You thrive in fast-paced, high-growth environments.- You're energised by travel and engaging diverse teams.- You're a natural communicator, facilitator, and storyteller.- You are comfortable creating dashboards and working with Microsoft Excel or other data analytics tools to track and present learning impact.What You've Done- 5-7 years in Learning & Development, instructional design, or training.- Hands-on experience designing learning modules and journeys.- Proven facilitation skills across groups and formats.- Exposure to digital learning tools, LMS, or AI-enabled platforms.- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.- (Bonus) Certifications in instructional design, adult learning, or coaching.What Success Looks Like- Learning programs are sought-after, not mandated.- Teams demonstrate visible skill growth and behavioural change.- Leaders and champions confidently run learning initiatives.- AI and technology are seamlessly integrated into programs.- Impact is measurable and celebrated - with clear ROI and recognition.Rewards & Pathway- Competitive leadership-level compensation package.- Direct mentorship and partnership with the Chief of L&D.- High visibility across the business, with cross-functional exposure.- A runway to future senior roles in L&D and beyond.- The chance to redefine workplace learning in one of India's most exciting gourmet brands. (ref:iimjobs.com)