Learning & Development Manager

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts • Beverly Hills, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Four Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us. Since opening in 1928, our legendary property has been the preferred address for celebrities, royalty and the international elite — and it’s easy to see why. Located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Drive, we put you in the enviable heart of Beverly Hills, with designer shopping, fine dining and postcard-worthy views at our doorstep. The Beverly Wilshire a Four Seasons Hotel is looking for a Learning & Development Manager who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. The Learning & Development Manager has the opportunity to contribute to the Guest Experience activates by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned hotels. Work authorization for the location is required. Located at the intersection of Wilshire and Rodeo, an international cast of personalities comes together amid urban buzz, Hollywood glamour and a sophisticated California vibe. Experience CUT, Wolfgang Puck's, and become part of a iconic hotel of the Four Seasons Portfolio. Work on a team that is built on mutual respect, collaboration, excellent service and passion for providing above and beyond guest experiences. Four Seasons provides employees with the same level of care that we expect to be shared with our guests. We have been ranked in FORTUNE Magazine’s 100 Best Companies to work for since 1998.

Requirements

• Work authorization for the location is required.

Nice To Haves

• A university degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a managerial capacity;
• Experience in adult education or a similar environment;
• Experience in hotel operations, preferably luxury hospitality or other service environments;
• Experience managing in diverse cultures.

Responsibilities

• Manages and facilitates (in collaboration with other presenters) Embark for all new employees
• Manages and facilitates (in collaboration with other presenters) all other core programs including Service Foundations, Introduction to Leadership Behaviours, NLO, GROW, and annual compliance requirements.
• Ensures new managers to the company are given the knowledge and skills to successfully complete their 90-day probationary period through the New Leader Orientation program
• Maintains an effective Designated Trainer program
• Responsible for an indirect reporting relationship with the Designated Trainers, ensuring their roles and responsibilities are supported, developed, and adhered to in standards achievement and improved guest satisfaction.
• Trains new Designated Trainers (DT) when required and regularly coaches and develops Designated Trainers (DT) in their role and responsibilities
• Manages an effective standards training program and ensures Standards Training Manuals are updated regularly and training checklists are turned in for new hires
• Partners with hotel management teams to determine performance gaps, and advise on actions that are likely to meet those needs
• Plans and co-facilitates training activities if/when training is part of the solution
• Coaches managers to ensure the necessary training and learning is conducted in departments on a consistent basis
• Ensures new managers to the company are given the knowledge and skills to successfully complete their 90-day probationary period through the New Leader Orientation program
• Facilitates and/or coaches others to facilitate management development programs including GROW
• Assists Managers with writing their development plans, ensuring the contents are focused on experience-based learning
• Ensures every college recruit completes a structured program with learning objectives
• In collaboration with People & Culture or relevant Department Head, manages all compliance and safety training related to the property
• Regularly benchmarks the learning function with Learning Success Levels
• Bases the direction for learning on a thorough Learning Needs Analysis
• Creates and produces a Learning Needs Analysis (LNA) and Training Plan aligned to property’s goals & budget cycle
• Designs solutions for learning needs by rapidly creating and developing learning programs (or blended Learning programs) that target performance gaps and management competencies
• Prepares and produces training calendars that reflect performance gaps and learning needs
• Markets the learning function’s programs, initiatives, and online learning
• Evaluates the effect of training programs and initiatives through measuring results and monitoring behavioural change
• Creates and adheres to an annual budget for all training programs, initiatives, and learning resources
• Plans and executes property-wide change initiatives, including service initiatives, Company-wide change initiatives, and other large-scale projects related to growth and learning
• Selects and manages external vendors to deliver specialised training on service and/ or management skills
• Actively pursues personal growth in the areas of training and learning, pursuing certifications or expertise in a learning discipline

Benefits

• Be part of a cohesive team with opportunities to build a successful career with global potential
• Have access to a robust benefit plan
• Have the opportunity to engage in diverse and challenging work
• Derive a sense of pride in work well done
• Be recognized for excellence

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed