People and Development Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Duty meals provided (breakfast/lunch/d

Medical insurance

Vacation tickets

Job summary

Ennismore is seeking a People and Development Manager for Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi to shape how colleagues learn, grow and engage with the brand. You will partner with People & Culture and hotel leaders to design onboarding, leadership development and service culture programs.

You will deliver practical, human-centered learning experiences that align with business priorities, ensuring every development activity is relevant, timely and impactful in a fast-paced luxury hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in People Development, Learning & Development or Talent Development, ideally within luxury or lifestyle hospitality.
• A 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 hotel’s 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.
• Grow our people by identifying talent and creating meaningful opportunities for development and internal growth.
• Support leadership development, coaching, performance and succession planning.
• Help managers become stronger people leaders who give strong feedback and recognize potential.
• Stay close to the operation by being present in the hotel and partnering with teams to improve guest experience.

Skills

People Development

Learning & Development

Talent Development

Facilitation

Onboarding

Leadership Development

Training

Job description

We are far more than a worldwide leader in hospitality. We welcome you as you are and offer opportunities to find a role and brand that truly match your personality and aspirations. At Ennismore, we are committed to supporting your growth and learning every day, ensuring that your work brings purpose and fulfillment to your life. During your journey with us, you will have the opportunity to explore limitless possibilities, shape your own story, and help us imagine the future of hospitality together.

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is a luxury hotel that delivers authentic Turkish hospitality with exceptional service standards. The hotel redefines luxury by offering a unique and unforgettable holiday experience, creating a new meaning for modern hospitality and leisure.

SALARIES AND BENEFITS

• Duty Meals provided; breakfast/lunch/dinner/midnight meal + coffee breaks
• Vacation tickets /benefits provided by the hotel
• Medical Insurance Provided

Job Description

Role Overview

As People and Development Manager at Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, you’ll shape how our people learn, grow and experience the brand from the inside.

You’ll work closely with People & Culture and hotel leaders to create learning that feels relevant, engaging and connected to the way we work — from onboarding and brand immersion to leadership development, service culture and career growth.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who understands that great hospitality starts with great people, and that development should feel inspiring, practical and never one‑size‑fits‑all.

What You’ll Do

Bring Learning to Life

Own the hotel’s 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.

Grow Our People

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.

Stay Close to the Operation

Be present in the hotel, understanding our teams, our guests and where development can make a real difference.

Partner with operational teams to strengthen service, skills and the overall guest experience.

How Success Looks

Onboarding: New joiners complete a consistent, engaging onboarding and brand immersion journey within their first weeks.

Learning Delivery: The annual learning calendar is delivered against plan, with strong colleague participation and completion.

Compliance: Mandatory learning remains on track, with completion rates monitored and gaps addressed promptly.

Leadership Development: Managers and emerging leaders actively participate in development programms, coaching and targeted learning.

Internal Growth: Talent and succession plans are actively maintained, supporting internal mobility and career progression.

Departmental Capability: Department trainers are active and equipped to deliver consistent learning within their teams.

Learning Impact: Training effectiveness is measured through feedback, operational observations and relevant people and guest experience indicators.

Business Partnership: Learning priorities respond to real operational needs, with clear actions agreed and followed through with department leaders.

Qualifications

What You Bring

Experience in People Development, Learning & Development or Talent Development, ideally within luxury or lifestyle hospitality.

A 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.