Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
HR, Recruitment & Training
Company Industry
Travel, Hotel & Tourism
Essential functions
Lead, plan, coordinate, implement, and/or facilitate corporate and hotel training programs in accordance with current Hilton requirements, including diversity and inclusion, new team member orientation, communication, leadership, service excellence, and other training programs aligned with departmental needs.
Assess hotel-wide and departmental training needs through performance trends, guest feedback, quality audits, compliance reviews, and consultation with department leaders. Develop, source, and recommend targeted training solutions to support team development and business needs.
Review, update, and maintain hotel training materials, programs, and resources to ensure alignment with Hilton standards, hotel requirements, operational needs, and current best practices.
Oversee and monitor departmental training programs, including Food Safety, Alcohol Awareness, and other required operational and compliance training. Conduct regular audits and follow up with departments to ensure completion and adherence to standards.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date training records for all team members, including departmental orientation and mandatory training, and ensure records are properly tracked, audited, and maintained within the designated systems.
Develop and maintain the annual hotel training calendar, ensuring training priorities are aligned with business needs and operational requirements. Compile and present monthly and quarterly training activity and effectiveness reports.
Partner with department managers, trainers, and team members to review performance trends, identify development opportunities, establish action plans, and recognize achievements.
Drive the continuous improvement of hotel standards through quality audits, SOP reviews, guest feedback analysis, and performance monitoring, ensuring opportunities are identified and addressed effectively.
Lead initiatives to enhance guest satisfaction and service excellence, ensuring consistent delivery of exceptional guest experiences across all touchpoints.
Collaborate with department leaders to identify opportunities for improvement, implement effective solutions, and support the hotel’s commitment to Forbes Travel Guide and other applicable quality standards.
Champion team development, engagement, service culture, and brand values by embedding learning and coaching into daily operations and reinforcing consistent service standards.
Monitor, measure, and report on training and quality initiatives, including the effectiveness of action plans and improvements in guest experience, operational performance, and compliance.
Engage with guests and team members to gather feedback, identify opportunities to enhance service, and continuously improve the overall guest and team member experience.
Supportive functions
In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions, with the percentage of time performing each function to be solely determined by management based upon the particular requirements of the company.
Maintain, organize, and update training materials, resources, and equipment, ensuring they are readily available and effectively utilized to support training and development initiatives.
Coordinate and support additional team member engagement, development, and Human Resources activities, as required.
What it takes to make the stay
Specific job knowledge, skills and ability
Strong knowledge of training needs analysis methodologies and the ability to identify learning and development opportunities based on operational and performance requirements.
Sound knowledge of adult learning principles and effective training methodologies.
Ability to design, develop, implement, and evaluate engaging training programs aligned with business needs, brand standards, and service excellence.
Strong understanding of luxury hotel operations, practices, and procedures, with the ability to connect training initiatives to operational performance and guest experience.
Knowledge of Forbes Travel Guide standards and luxury service expectations is preferred.
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate, present, and collaborate with all levels of management and team members.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant training, reporting, and administrative systems.
Strong observational and analytical skills, with the ability to assess workplace practices, identify opportunities for improvement, and provide constructive recommendations related to performance, grooming, service standards, training, policy adherence, and team engagement.
Exceptional organizational, planning, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced hotel environment.
Ability to analyze performance trends, guest feedback, quality audit results, and other relevant data to identify opportunities and support continuous improvement.
Ability to inspire, coach, and engage team members while fostering a positive learning environment and a strong culture of service excellence.
Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate with department leaders and team members to achieve training, quality, and guest satisfaction objectives.
Join an award-winning workplace culture
At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the team members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.
Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the world’s best workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world-class brands, and a company-wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.
Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.
About the Company
Facing the West Bank, our resort rests on the edge of the River Nile, less than seven kilometers from central Luxor via shuttle. We have traditional felucca sailing and horseback and camelback tours of the riverbanks, with both Karnak and Luxor temples within four kilometers. Perks include our holistic spa, two infinity pools, and a kids' corner.
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