Learning & Development Manager

Learning & Development Manager

Villa Nautica celebrates the glitz and glamour of yacht-life and is always ‘en vogue’. Surrounded by sparkling lagoons and idyllic beaches, it is an island like no other: a hive of activity, a place to be seen. Complemented by exceptional scuba diving and other water sports, the resort embraces the seafarer lifestyle with a glamorous twist.

Villa Nautica is seeking a dynamic, passionate, and experienced Learning & Development Manager to lead the resort’s training and development initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in enhancing team member capabilities, strengthening service standards, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional growth to deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the resort’s annual Learning & Development strategy and training calendar in alignment with business objectives and operational requirements.
• Identify training needs through Training Needs Analysis (TNA), performance evaluations, guest feedback, and departmental consultations.
• Design and deliver engaging training programs covering service excellence, hospitality standards, leadership development, communication, guest engagement, and operational skills.
• Coordinate and facilitate orientation and induction programs for new team members to ensure a smooth onboarding experience.
• Develop and implement departmental training plans in collaboration with Heads of Departments to address operational and service-related training needs.
• Conduct regular training sessions, workshops, coaching, and on-the-job training to enhance team member performance and productivity.
• Drive the implementation of brand standards, resort service culture, grooming standards, and guest experience initiatives through structured training programs.
• Maintain accurate training records, attendance, assessments, certifications, and departmental training reports.
• Ensure compliance with applicable employment regulations, workplace safety requirements, food safety standards, and other mandatory training requirements.
• Support talent development, succession planning, and career growth initiatives.
• Coordinate external training programs, professional certifications, and development opportunities where required.
• Manage the training budget and promote a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Human Resources Management, Hospitality Management, Training & Development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in Learning & Development or Training, preferably within a luxury hotel or resort environment.
• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial training role is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of hospitality service standards, training methodologies, competency development, and performance evaluation.
• Experience in developing training materials, facilitating workshops, and delivering effective learning programs.
• Excellent communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership, coaching, problem-solving, and team management abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and training documentation.
• Fluency in English is essential; additional languages are an advantage.

Additional Information

• Leadership and people development
• Training facilitation and presentation
• Service excellence and guest experience
• Coaching and mentoring
• Training needs analysis and evaluation
• Communication and interpersonal effectiveness
• Planning, organization, and time management
• Creativity and continuous improvement
• Team collaboration and relationship building