Manager Learning & Development

The Manager Learning & Development plays a strategic role in building a culture of continuous learning, service excellence, and talent growth within the hotel. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and evaluating training programs that enhance associate performance, support operational needs, and strengthen the hotel’s guest‑centric service philosophy. The role partners closely with department heads to identify training gaps, develop learning solutions, and ensure that all associates are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES 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.

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.

Developing Training Program Plans and Budgets

Ensures all training and development activities (department specific and general property training) are strategically linked to the organization’s mission and vision. Identifies performance gaps and works with managers to develop and implement appropriate training to improve performance. Makes any necessary adjustments to training methodology and/or re-trains as appropriate. Aligns current training and development programs to effectively impact key business indicators. Establishes 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.

Managing Training Budgets

Participates in the development of the Training budget as required. Manages budget in alignment with Human Resources and property financial goals. Manages department controllable expenses to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Exclusive staff discounts on food and beverage and hotel rooms (including all properties within the Marriott International group) for you, your family and friends Grow, develop, and progress with internationally recognised training programs, unlimited strategic development and exciting career opportunities within the Marriott International group Genuine care for associates’ physical, emotional and financial wellbeing through our Employee Assistance Program Work for the Largest Hotel Network in the World which values equality, diversity and inclusiveness

University Degree in Human Resources, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality, Business Administration, or related major 3 years plus; experience in the human resources or related professional area Certified Trainer (Training of Trainers - Level 4) Eligible for individuals with working rights in Fiji.

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