The hospitality LMS that creates loyal teams and returning guests.
Pocket Trainer’s LMS gives restaurants, cafés, and hotels one platform for training, food bibles and staff communication.
Built for multi-site operators and teams on the go - so new hires are service-ready in days, and managers cut office time in half.
Trusted by Leading Brands
What You Can Achieve With Pocket Trainer
Train faster, work smarter, and empower your team to perform at their best.
50%
Reduction in manager’s office time
5-15%
Increase in average check
20%
Less staff turnover
90%
Less printing
Pocket Trainer Features
Powerful features that make training faster, smarter, and easier to manage.
Digital Menu Descriptions
Designed to help employees learn your food, cocktail and wine menus in one mobile library easy to create, share and update.
Courses & Quizzes
Use ready-made hospitality courses or build your own bite-sized modules that staff can complete on any device, on or off shift.
News Feed & Leaderboards
Engage staff with updates, menu changes, training invites, and milestones - plus leaderboards that drive friendly competition across outlets.
Certificates & Compliance Tracking
Automatically issue certificates, track completions in real time, and generate instant, audit-ready compliance reports.
Checklists & Task Management
Assign daily tasks and checklists that link directly to training. Flexible scheduling, recurring options, and reminders keep teams on track.
Manager Dashboards & Analytics
Track progress by outlet, role, or individual employee - with insights to guide coaching, support performance reviews and monitor engagement.
Document Store & Video Hub
Keep all SOPs, training materials, and videos in one central library. Organise with unlimited folders, manage access by team or individual, and keep content up to date in real time.
Training Calendar
Schedule and track trainings, tasks, and events with automated reminders and live attendance tracking - so nothing slips through the cracks.
Why HR, L&D & Ops Teams Love Pocket Trainer
Hear how leading teams use Pocket Trainer to transform onboarding and empower their workforce.
“PokcetTrainer helps to reduce human error”
“15 minutes with the app, they can learn more than in 2 hours reading the book, 100%. ”
“We cannot sell something if we don't know it.”
“The new generation wants everything faster”
“Instead of scrolling on Instagram, you can train yourself in 30 minutes.”
“To retain staff, we need to give them all the tools that they need”
“I see PocketTrainer as a very helpful tool for us”
“Moving from the bar to the floor, PocketTrainer helped me a lot”
“Having digital platforms for every aspect of your business is not something that you need to discuss anymore about. It has to happen.”
“Everybody wants to grow. This is very important”
“Our restaurant training evolved quite a lot”
“People today really want to know what is my journey is going to be at this company.”
“The fact that LPM is investing in talent and personalities is one of the best qualities of the restaurant.”
“I have a clear formula: Happy staff – Happy guest”
“Accessibility is the most important thing about PocketTrainer”
“Millennials looking to connect.”
“Nowadays giving a food bible is not enough, they will never open a book.”
“I think this app was needed in the hospitality industry.”
“The younger generations, they have different expectations”
“It’s easy, it’s smarter, it’s faster”
“To provide trainings and development to the staff is extremely important, otherwise you lose them.”
“The onboarding experience of the candidate is much smoother now.”
“It’s a new era”
“Honestly, PocketTrainer changed everything.”
“We can communicate at any time, any day, and everybody gets the same message.”
“To evaluate the staff is complicated”
“You leave LPM as a better person, it's not the way you joined.”
“It gets them more motivated, and excited”
“Gen Z want to see everything on their laptop, iPad, on their phones.”
“It’s very important for us to keep the same standards.”
“It started being as a training tool, now the floor and the kitchen took over it.”
“Honestly, this application is quite important now in this operation”
“It’s not only about the money.”
“If you use older method of teaching, and training, it won’t work.”
“We are working in a different way than before”
“They want to grow within the company”
“I think training is extremely important to retain the employees in your venue.”
“We can customise the courses and the content as much as we want.”
“PocketTrainer innovates the world of training industry.”
Need Clarity? Start Here
Everything you need to know before onboarding your team.
What is Pocket Trainer LMS?
Pocket Trainer LMS is a hospitality-focused learning management system (LMS) that helps restaurants, cafés, and hotels train their teams. It combines digital food & drink bibles, bespoke & ready-made courses, quizzes, compliance tracking, and staff communication in one easy-to-use mobile app.
How does Pocket Trainer improve staff onboarding?
New hires can access training materials, SOPs, and menu knowledge from day one, directly on their phone. Operators report that service-readiness times are cut in half - from weeks to days - because training is no longer limited to in-person sessions or printed manuals.
Why is Pocket Trainer better than generic LMS platforms?
Unlike generic LMS systems, Pocket Trainer is purpose-built for hospitality. Features like food & drink guides, allergen filters, training calendars, and leaderboards are designed for multi-site operators where turnover is high and training must be fast, consistent, and engaging.
Can managers track staff progress in real time?
Yes. The Manager Dashboard and analytics tools let supervisors track completions by role, outlet, or individual employee. This makes it easy to spot gaps, support coaching, and prepare for performance reviews with clear, data-driven insights.
Does Pocket Trainer help reduce staff turnover?
Absolutely. Staff feel more confident and engaged when they have continuous access to training and clear growth pathways. Restaurants using Pocket Trainer report up to 20% lower turnover thanks to smoother onboarding, recognition of skills, and ongoing development opportunities.
Is Pocket Trainer useful for compliance and audits?
Yes. The certificates module automatically issues certificates, tracks completions, and generates instant audit-ready reports. This makes passing inspections and staying compliant faster and easier for both managers and HR teams.
Can Pocket Trainer be used across multiple restaurant locations?
Pocket Trainer is built for multi-site operators. Brands with dozens of outlets use it to roll out menu changes, update SOPs, and keep all staff aligned in real time - no matter the location or shift.
How does Pocket Trainer improve guest satisfaction?
Well-trained teams deliver better service. By giving staff instant access to food, cocktail, and wine knowledge - including allergens and recommendations. Pocket Trainer empowers employees to upsell confidently and create memorable guest experiences.
Is Pocket Trainer mobile-friendly?
Yes. Pocket Trainer is designed mobile-first. Staff can learn on-shift, off-shift, or even while commuting on our app. Managers can push updates, assign tasks, and track completions directly from their phone or laptop.
What results can operators expect from using Pocket Trainer?
Operators see measurable results: 5–15% increase in average check size (through confident upselling). 20% reduction in staff turnover. 50% reduction in managers’ office time. 90% less printing by moving away from paper manuals.