Manager Learning and Development

About

Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi is seeking a Manager Learning and Development to shape employee learning, growth and brand experience, working with People & Culture and hotel leaders. The role covers onboarding, leadership development, service culture, career growth, mandatory learning and training records. Candidates need learning and development experience, ideally in luxury or lifestyle hospitality, plus facilitation, programme delivery, hotel operations and organisational skills. Reference: REF126262E Terms of service: Permanent Duty station: Rixos Marina Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Salary: Competitive Salary Benefits: Duty Meals provided; breakfast/lunch/dinner/midnight meal + coffee breaks Benefits: Vacation tickets /benefits provided by the hotel Benefits: Medical Insurance Provided

How to apply

Apply online through the official advert page on Accor Careers.

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.
• 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.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Experience in Learning and 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.