Assistant Learning and Development Manager

The Luxury Collection; Doha; On-site; QAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

The Luxury Collection in Doha is seeking an experienced Training and Development professional to identify employee and organizational development needs and to ensure impactful training programs. You will design, deliver, and measure training, focusing on product knowledge, company philosophy, customer service and leadership skills to drive business results.

Responsibilities include conducting needs assessments, developing curricula, delivering both custom and corporate programs, and evaluating

Qualifications

• Certified trainer with formal instructional skills.
• Experience designing and delivering training programs.
• Ability to facilitate engaging sessions and workshops.
• Focus on developing staff through structured learning plans.

Responsibilities

• Assists with administering employee training programs and promotes participation.
• Displays leadership and fosters a guest‑centric service culture.
• Helps employees identify behaviors that drive service excellence.
• Ensures ongoing training to meet guest expectations.
• Uses effective training methods and demonstrates guest satisfaction skills.
• Meets with training cadre regularly to support efforts.
• Observes employee service and provides feedback to individuals and managers.
• Assists with evaluating training program effectiveness, including enrollment and progress tracking.
• Partners with operations to assess transfer of learning to the job.
• Assists with developing program plans and budgets for training activities.
• Helps manage the Training budget and related expenditure controls.

Skills

Certified trainer

Training program design

Facilitation

Employee development

Education

2-year degree in HR/ Hospitality/ Business

4-year bachelor’s degree in HR/ Hospitality/ Business

Job description

Additional Information

Job Number 26134780

Job Category Human Resources

Location Um Al Saneem Street, Zone 36, Street 827, Building 21, Doha, QatarVIEW ON MAP

Schedule Full Time

Located Remotely? N

Position Type Management

Job Summary

Assists with identifying and addressing employee and organizational development needs. The position is assist in ensuring effective training is in place to enable the achievement of desired business results. Training programs focus on a variety of topics, including product knowledge, company philosophy, and customer service and leadership skills. Assists in conducting needs assessments, designing and developing training programs and facilitating the delivery of both custom and corporate training programs. Measures the effectiveness of training to ensure a return on investment.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education And Experience

• 2-year degree from an accredited university in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; 1 year experience in the human resources or related professional area; certified trainer.

OR

• 4-year bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major; certified trainer; no work experience required.

Assisting with Administering Employee Training Programs

• Promotes and informs employees about all training programs.
• Displays leadership in guest hospitality, exemplifies excellent customer service and creates a positive atmosphere for guest relations.
• Helps employees identify specific behaviors that will contribute to service excellence.
• Ensures employees receive on-going training to understand guest expectations.
• Uses effective training methods to ensure employees have a good understanding of guest satisfaction and can demonstrate guest satisfaction skills.
• Meets with training cadre on a regular basis to support training efforts.
• Observes service behaviors of employees and provides feedback to individuals and/or managers.

Assisting with Evaluating Training Programs Effectiveness

• Monitors enrollment and attendance at training classes.
• Meets regularly with participants to assess progress and address concerns.
• Partners with operational leaders to assess if employees demonstrate effective technical and leadership skills.
• Reviews comment cards, guest satisfaction results and other data to identify areas of improvement.
• Measures transfer of learning from training courses to the operation.
• Ensures adult learning principles are incorporated into training programs.

Assisting with Developing Training Program Plans and Budgets

• Identifies performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance.
• Assists with making any necessary adjustments to training methodology and/or re-trains as appropriate.
• Aligns current training and development programs to effectively impact key business indicators.
• Assists with establishing guidelines so employees understand expectations and parameters.
• Develops specific training to improve service performance.
• Drives brand values and philosophy in all training and development activities.
• Incorporates guest satisfaction as a component of departmental meetings with a focus on continuous improvement.

Assisting with Managing Training Budgets

• Assists with the development of the Training budget as required.
• Assists with managing budget in alignment with Human Resources and property financial goals.
• Assists with managing department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Utilizes P-card if appropriate to control and monitor departmental expenditures.

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 celebrated.Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, with over 120 properties in more than 35 countries, offers the promise of authentic experiences that evoke lasting, treasured memories. Our more than 100 years of experience, beginning in 1906 under the Italian CIGA brand - a collection of Europe's most celebrated and iconic properties - serves as a solid foundation as we continuously evolve to exceed the desires of the luxury traveler.

From legendary palaces and remote retreats to timeless modern classics, each luxury hotel and resort is a unique and cherished expression of its locale - a portal to the destination's cultural charms and treasures. If you are someone with an appreciation for evocative storytelling, a keen interest and passion for this destination's heritage, and a desire to deliver genuine, personalized, and anticipatory hospitality, then we invite you on our journey. In joining The Luxury Collection, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International.

Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.