Quality and Training Manager

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international hotel chain in Dubai seeks a dedicated Quality Assurance Manager to enhance guest experiences. Responsibilities include implementing quality assurance processes, conducting audits, and facilitating training programs. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration or Hospitality Management and significant experience in guest services. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and effective communication with leadership and staff. Join us to lead quality initiatives in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Benefits

Access to employee recognition programs

Equal opportunity employer

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in guest services or related professional area.
• Experience in hotel business preferred.
• Ability to understand data collection methods.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality assurance initiatives and guest voice feedback.
• Facilitate quality training programs and continuous improvement.
• Conduct audits to verify compliance with brand standards.

Skills

Understanding of quality management practices

Presentation skills

Detail orientation

Education

2-year degree in Business Administration or related major

4-year degree in Business Administration or related major

Tools

Statistical measurement tools

Database applications

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Implements quality assurance processes and verifies training and development activities are strategically linked to the companys mission vision brand standards and targets customer needs. Verifies employee satisfaction and focuses on continuous improvement at the property level. This position champions the Quality function and builds support for change.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

• 2year degree from an accredited university in Business Administration Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 4 years experience in the guest services front desk housekeeping sales and marketing management operations or related professional area.
• 4year bachelors degree in Business Administration Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 2 years experience in the guest services front desk housekeeping sales and marketing management operations or related professional area.

Essential Experience

• Experience and/or knowledge of hotel business.
• Ability to understand quality management practices and teaches to others.
• Ability to understand data collection methods.
• Knowledge of budget preparation and the control of costs.
• Working knowledge of statistical measurement tools.
• Effective presentation skills.
• Detail orientation and analytical

Desirable Experience

• Operations background depending on hotel facilities a rooms or f&b background may be preferred
• Previous training in guest relations.
• Previous experience using database word processing spreadsheet graphic and statistical computer applications.
• Experience/trained in Six Sigma or TQM

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Managing Quality Assurance Goals

Attends daily executive committee meetings to give real time updates on hotel performance address guest incidences and attends monthly department meetings to enhance quality training.

Presents and shares weekly analysis on defect trends guest feedback and provides recommendations on focus areas.

Coordinates a weekly quality meeting focusing on guestVoice top incidents and business standard audits.

Records tracks and communicates the progress of quality related activities in the hotel to executive committee members managers associates and the corporate office.

Facilitates problem solving meetings to verify the systematic process is adhered to and quality tools are used with the intent to achieve resolution.

Facilitates process improvement teams verifying use of the systematic processes and improvement is achievable and measurable.

Immerses in operations to better understand issues/defects faced on the ground.

Drives several initiatives for business standard audits and guestvoice.

Conducts monthly audit to verify compliance with company and brand standards.

Makes and executes the necessary decisions to keep property moving forward toward achievement of goals.

Directs property quality efforts to address critical customer requirements.

Completes other reasonable duties as requested by leadership.

Executing Quality Training Programs

Partners with Learning & Development (L&D) to train executive committee members and managers on problem solving process improvement and strategic planning techniques.

Develops specific training designed to improve service performance.

Drives brand values and philosophy in all training and development activities.

Partners with L&D team to verify transfer of learning in the hotel/classroom takes place.

Identifies performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance.

Partners with HR on hotel recognition program for associates to recognize associates for involvement in the quality process.

Managing Quality Tools

Verifies that management practices at all levels are aligned with quality tools.

Verifies the tools place and being utilized.

Uses data collection methods to identify compile display track and analyze defect trends.

Managing the Guest Experience

Reviews guest feedback with leadership team and verifies appropriate corrective action is taken.

Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Stays visible and interfaces with customers on a regular basis to obtain feedback on quality of product service levels and overall satisfaction.

Supports operational leaders in the response and handling of guest feedback problems and complaints on various platforms (social media TripAdvisor etc.).

Required Experience:

Manager

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to nondiscrimination on any protected basis including disability veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.