This position is responsible to oversee and manage the learning and development process for all talent in the hotel.  This position will ensure that all learning activities support Accor Hotels philosophy of creating an environment where each and every member of the team is recognized as talent and feels valued for their contribution.   

Assistant Learning and Development Manager will co-ordinate the actions of the hotel leaders and team in the elements of the Talent Journey including but not limited to, Employer Branding, Recruitment & Selection, Induction & Onboarding, Performance Management & Feedback, Learning & Development, Talent Potential Identification, Career Management, Culture Diversity & Inclusion, Policies & Procedures, Corporate Social Responsibility and Satisfaction & Engagement with the objective of providing business support to all departments through collaboration and coaching.  

Assistant Learning and Development Manager is to ensure that all members of the team are aware of the company mission, live the values and are consistent in their behavior to enable excellence in serving and anticipating guest needs. 

Primary Responsibilities  

Custodian of the Company Culture 

• Ensure that the guest is at the center of every single strategic initiative, project or process; 

• Share the vision and strategy of AccorHotels, the brand and the hotel, giving everyone the opportunity to contribute, collaborate and innovate; 

• Provide feedback from the guest on the teams’ performance to the team; 

• Ensure that all team members feel trusted and valued for their accountability and risk taken. 

Employer Branding 

• Establish relationships with local schools and universities; 

• Engage in social media to promote the hotel as best place to work; 

Recruitment and Selection 

• Deliver training on behavioural interviewing and selection to the heads of department and those responsible for recruitment; 

• Identify high potentials through vertical and laterally movements within existing talent by providing recommendations for departmental transfer in accordance to their skill set; 

• Assist in monitoring present and future trends in the local labor situation, social legislation and make appropriate recommendations. 

Induction and Onboarding

• Establish onboarding procedures which ensure new talent feel welcome and all team members are prepared for the new talent arrival; 

• Co-ordinate and conduct orientation programs and three month training plans; 

• Appoint a support person within the operational team for each and every new talent; 

• Seek feedback from new talent in their first month of employment; 

• Arrange probationary reviews and provide feedback to talent. 

• Establish onboarding procedures which ensure new talent feel welcome and all team members are prepared for the new talent arrival; 

• Co-ordinate and conduct orientation programs and three month training plans; 

• Appoint a support person within the operational team for each and every new talent; 

• Seek feedback from new talent in their first month of employment; 

• Arrange probationary reviews and provide feedback to talent. 

Learning and Development 

• Conduct/review training needs analysis annually and budget accordingly; 

• Plan training for future skill requirements and not just current; 

• Ensure development and implementation of annual training plan training to address and narrow the peformance gap; 

• Maximise the use of AccorHotels Academie programs to address gaps in performance; 

• Deliver all BrandPremise, Service Promise and quality standards training to all members of the team;  

• Maintain accurate reporting on the the training delivery and learning programs implemented;  

• Evaluate the effectiveness of the training for ROI and ROE; 

• Seek feedback from participants and their managers for effectiveness of learning and development programs; 

• Create a learning environment where each person has a personal development plan; 

• Follow up talent after attending AccorHotels Academie training programs to support the application of learning on the job; 

• Co-ordinate cross exposure and project based learning for star talent; 

• Supporting sales and logistics administration, including preparing PSA form, SP20 labeling, debit notes, and other documents.
• Filling documents.
• Working closely with the supervisor and other teams.

1. Monitor front office personnel to ensure guests receive prompt, cordial attention and personal recognition
2. Supervise the Front Office team to ensure optimum occupancy and average room rate for the purpose of maximizing revenue
3. Monitor Front Office, and particularly Butler personnel, to ensure LCAH members are known, as well as repeat guests and other VIPs receive special attention and recognition
4. Promote internal Hotel sales and in-house facilities and monitors Front Office Marketing techniques in line with FIT marketing program
5. To set up the target and drive the team to achieve upsell program on Villa, Transportation, SPA and F&B
6. Maintain inter-departmental relationships to ensure seamless customer service
7. Assume overall responsibility for maintaining standards to ensure furnishings facilities and equipment are clean, in good repair and well maintained
8. Schedule and regularly conducts routine inspections of areas under his/her control
9. Maintain knowledge of credit policies and procedures and liaise closely with Finance Department to ensure that credit procedures are properly carried out
10. Know system recovery procedures
11. Interpret computer reports
12. Compile statistics for front office and provide reports relating to that area on the operation of Suite and Villas
13. Continually check the accuracy of guest in house account
14. Approve upgrades and special amenities
15. Maintain appropriate standards of conduct, dress, hygiene, uniforms, appearance and posture of departmental employees
16. Conduct comprehensive monthly departmental meetings to include a review of procedures and events which warrants special handling and detailed information
17. Communicate to the General Manager of his/her delegate all information likely to be of interest to them such as the expected arrival and departure of VIPs and all other pertinent information
18. Maintain all procedures and adheres to them within the company guidelines; in particular with emphasis on hotel credit policy.
19. In conjunction with the Emergency Response Team prepare emergency procedures upon advice from relevant authority that cover such emergencies as Fire, Power Outrage, Bomb Threat, Cyclone Warnings, Tsunami, etc.
20. Prepares efficient work schedule for Front Office Staff, arranging holidays and vacation, taking into consideration project occupancy and forecasts and any large group movements, especially those with early or late arrivals or departures.
21. Works with Talent and Culture on manpower planning and management needs.
22. Works with Housekeeping and Finance in the preparation and monitoring of the Rooms’ and FO budget and forecast.
23. Maintain good relation with vendor and local community.