Learning & Development Manager

Rotana Hotel Management Corporation PJSC; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Learning & Development Manager to enhance employee training and promote a service-oriented culture. The role involves managing training programs and assessing development needs to ensure exceptional guest services. Candidates should have managerial training experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Three years of managerial experience in a professional training environment.
• Expertise in needs analysis, learning theory, and training evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hotel’s training function to promote desired work culture.
• Develop and conduct training courses based on operational requirements.
• Assess training and development needs and evaluate training effectiveness.
• Assist in the selection and training of Departmental Trainers.

Skills

Instructional methods

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Group training techniques

Individual training techniques

Job description

Job Description

We are currently seeking passionate and dynamic guest-focused Learning and Development professionals who pride themselves on their ability to deliver extraordinary levels of customer service and provide creative solutions to our employees.

As a Learning & Development Manager, you are responsible for managing the hotel’s training function in order to promote the desired work culture. The role involves developing and conducting training courses as well as facilitating training workshops based on operational requirements and will include key responsibilities such as:

• Assess current and future training and development needs for the hotel, deliver a variety of professional quality training and development programs, and evaluate the effectiveness of training delivery by managers and supervisors.
• Conduct a ‘Colleague Development Needs’ analysis and prepare an Annual Learning and Development Plan and budget accordingly.
• Provide professional internal consulting and conduct off-job training sessions as necessary that creates measurable performance solutions and long-term growth and development for all colleagues.
• Pro-actively shape a service-oriented culture within the operation by measuring and monitoring guest feedback and establishing effective means of communicating this to the management and other colleagues.
• Assist in the selection of Departmental Trainers, then train and develop them through ongoing workshops and monthly meetings.

Skills, Education, Qualifications & Experiences

You should have three years of managerial experience in a professional training environment with expertise in instructional methods and training techniques, including needs analysis, learning theory, group and individual training techniques, as well as training evaluation. You must have a good working knowledge of computers along with excellent communication and presentation skills.

Knowledge & Competencies

The ideal candidate will be passionate about training and developing others with the ability to conduct and follow structured training programs in a charismatic and enthusiastic way. You enjoy working with all levels of colleagues in a diverse environment, portray superior customer service, interpersonal, team building, and conflict resolution skills, and possess the following competencies:

• Understanding the Business
• Influencing Outcomes
• Planning for Business
• Team Building
• Valuing Diversity
• Leading People
• Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Customer Focus
• Managing Operations