Exploring the Impact of Transformational Leadership, Training, and Employee Engagement on Restaurant Employee Performance

This study aims to analyze the influence of transformational leadership, training programs, and employee engagement on employee performance. A quantitative approach was used in this study, with a sample of 72 employees from a restaurant in Malang selected through purposive sampling. Data were analyzed using multiple linear regression methods. The main results of this study indicate that transformational leadership and employee engagement have a positive and significant influence on employee performance. In contrast, training programs do not show a significant effect. The practical implication of these findings is that performance improvements can be more effectively achieved through an inspirational leadership style and employee emotional engagement. Furthermore, there is a need to re-evaluate the effectiveness of existing training programs. A limitation of this study is that the sample coverage is limited to one company, so generalizing the results to a broader context requires caution.