Manager Learning and Development

As Manager Learning and Development 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.

About AccorHotel

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• New joiners complete a consistent, engaging onboarding and brand immersion journey within their first weeks.
• The annual learning calendar is delivered against plan, with strong colleague participation and completion.
• Mandatory learning remains on track, with completion rates monitored and gaps addressed promptly.
• Managers and emerging leaders actively participate in development programms, coaching and targeted learning.
• Talent and succession plans are actively maintained, supporting internal mobility and career progression.
• Department trainers are active and equipped to deliver consistent learning within their teams.
• Training effectiveness is measured through feedback, operational observations and relevant people and guest experience indicators.
• Learning priorities respond to real operational needs, with clear actions agreed and followed through with department leaders.

Requirements

• You Bring 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.

Benefits

• The hotel redefines luxury by offering a unique and unforgettable holiday experience, creating a new meaning for modern hospitality and leisure.
• Competitive Salary Duty Meals provided; breakfast/lunch/dinner/midnight meal + coffee breaks Vacation tickets /benefits provided by the hotel Medical Insurance Provided