Training Manager

Training and Development Manager

• Collaborate with key internal and external stakeholders to design and execute luxury service training programs that align with the hotel’s standards.
• Partner with hotel leadership and department heads to identify and address service quality and skill gaps, ensuring a consistently exceptional guest experience.
• Develop comprehensive strategies that utilize innovative learning approaches, technologies, and content to enhance service delivery across departments.
• Work with the People Services Senior Manager to develop an annual training plan that aligns with hotel goals and industry trends.
• Support professional development planning for team members, identifying growth opportunities and training needs to advance career paths.
• Oversee regulatory training programs, including sexual harassment prevention and other compliance training, in collaboration with the People Services Senior Manager to ensure legal and organizational standards are met.
• Work with the People Services Senior Manager to run orientations and support other onboarding initiatives.
• Oversee the emerging leaders program.
• Analyze market trends and industry benchmarks to inform training strategies and maintain the hotel’s competitive advantage in luxury service.
• Project manage the end-to-end design and execution of luxury service training initiatives, ensuring brand alignment, quality standards, and timely delivery.
• Create engaging training programs that motivate staff and promote consistent, high-quality guest service.
• Facilitate interactive training sessions that encourage active learning and empower staff to apply new skills in their daily interactions.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to employees, equipping them with tools to apply training in practical scenarios.
• Oversee the development and implementation of specialized programs, such as advanced guest interaction techniques, service recovery strategies, and luxury etiquette.
• Collaborate with department leaders to ensure training aligns with departmental goals and provides meaningful career development for employees.
• Regularly monitor and evaluate service quality through direct observations, guest feedback, and data analysis to identify areas for improvement.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on service quality and training protocols.
• Coordinate with third-party experts and subject matter experts as needed for specialized training sessions or development projects.
• Maintain and oversee the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring all training materials and resources are up-to-date and accessible.
• Report on training progress and impact, leveraging data to propose improvements and further learning initiatives.

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Education :

Master’s degree preferred.

Experience in luxury hospitality preferred.

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