Hospitality Learning & People Growth Leader

Accorhotel; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is seeking a People and Development Manager to shape how our people learn, grow and experience the brand from the inside. You will work with People & Culture and hotel leaders to create relevant, engaging learning from onboarding to leadership development, service culture and career growth.

This hands-on role focuses on practical, human-centered development that aligns with brand standards and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in People Development Learning & Development or Talent Development.
• Confident and engaging facilitation style with the ability to connect with people at every level.
• Experience creating and delivering onboarding learning and development programmes.
• Good understanding of hotel operations and a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Creative thinking, curiosity and the confidence to try new approaches.
• Strong organisation and the ability to turn ideas into action.
• A collaborative people-first mindset with a genuine passion for helping others grow.
• Most importantly you know how to make learning feel human, relevant and worth showing up for.

Responsibilities

• Own the hotels learning & development plan connecting people priorities with the needs of the business.
• Create and facilitate engaging learning experiences across service, behavioral and leadership development.
• Work with leaders to identify development needs and turn them into practical, relevant solutions.
• Keep mandatory learning training records and development activity on track.
• Partner with leaders to identify talent and create meaningful opportunities for development and internal growth.
• Support leadership development, coaching, performance and succession planning.
• Help managers become stronger people leaders who give great feedback, develop their teams and recognize potential.
• Be present in the hotel, understanding our teams, our guests and where development can make a real difference.

Skills

People Development

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Facilitation

Onboarding

Coaching

Job description

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is seeking a People and Development Manager to shape how our people learn, grow and experience the brand from the inside. You will work with People & Culture and hotel leaders to create relevant, engaging learning from onboarding to leadership development, service culture and career growth.

This hands-on role focuses on practical, human-centered development that aligns with brand standards and guest satisfaction.