Learning and Development Manager

Hilton; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Hilton is seeking an Learning & Development Manager in Abu Dhabi to design, implement, and monitor hotel training programs that align with corporate standards. You will work closely with department leaders to drive performance and service excellence across all teams.

Role requires strong coaching abilities and experience managing learning initiatives within hospitality. This position is based on-site in Abu Dhabi, UAE, with opportunities to mentor staff and promote a culture of learning and

Qualifications

• Experience designing and delivering training programs for hospitality teams.
• Ability to analyze performance data and create actionable improvement plans.
• Strong coaching skills to develop supervisors and team members.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and deliver hotel training programs aligned with corporate goals and industry standards.
• Meet with department managers to review performance trends and develop action plans.
• Assess and improve existing training initiatives to address department needs.

Skills

Training design

Performance review

Coaching & mentoring

People leadership

Learning management

Tools

LMS

Job description

Job Description:

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone's day. When you join our Hotels team, that's exactly what you'll do every time you come to work! As aLearning & Development Manager, you're not just managing training initiatives for hotel team members – you're spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Responsibilities

Heres what youll do during a typical day:

• Develop training programs: Design, plan, and deliver hotel training programs in alignment with corporate goals and industry standards, inclusive of topics such as harassment-free workplace, diversity, new team member orientation, leadership, and service
• Monitor and review performance: Conduct meetings with department managers, trainers, and team members to review performance trends, develop action plans, and recognize achievements
• Deliver continuous improvement: Assess existing training initiatives, identify opportunities for enhancement, and recommend solutions to address specific department needs
• Manage training records: Track, maintain, and audit individual team member training records using designated systems and tools
• Oversee departmental training programs: Manage and monitor department-specific training programs such as alcohol awareness, food safety, job skills checklists, and educational assistance
• Inspire and develop the team: Supervise and support team members, monitor performance, provide coaching, and foster a positive and productive work environment

Qualifications

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality. Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership. A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now, bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don't just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we've welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World's Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we're setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you're starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog to see why we're more than a great place to stay—we're a great place to work.

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