Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

1. Training Strategy & Delivery

Conduct strong>Training Needs Analysis (TNA) across all departments to identify skill gaps and performance opportunities.
Design, facilitate, and coordinate professional training programs, including brand standards, leadership development, guest service excellence, and technical skills.
Ensure all new hires complete the strong>Accor Onboarding Program effectively and promptly.
Monitor and maintain the hotel s training calendar, ensuring high participation rates and tracking attendance accurately.

2. Performance & Culture

Foster a culture of continuous learning and development that aligns with M venpick s brand values.
Support department heads in coaching their teams to improve performance and guest satisfaction scores (GSS).
Coordinate internal succession planning and talent development programs to prepare high-potential employees for future roles.

3. Saudization & Localization

Develop and manage specialized development programs for local talent to support the hotel s strong>Saudization targets.
Work closely with the Director of People and Culture to build pathways for Saudi nationals to transition from entry-level to leadership roles.
Maintain active relationships with local tourism colleges and institutions to source and develop future hospitality leaders.

4. Compliance & Administration

Ensure all training activities are fully documented and compliant with strong>Ministry of Tourism and strong>Ministry of Human Resources regulations.
Manage the L&D budget effectively, optimizing resources to provide high-quality training solutions.
Utilize digital learning platforms and stay updated on the latest hospitality training trends.

5. Key Competencies

strong>Guest-Centric: Deep understanding of luxury service standards.
strong>Strategic Thinking: Ability to link training initiatives to hotel KPIs (e.g., Guest Satisfaction, Employee Engagement, Turnover).
strong>Agility: Ability to adapt training delivery to a fast-paced hotel environment.

Learning & Development Manager AccorHotel