Senior Executive – Learning and Development - Sarood Hospitality

About Sarood Hospitality

Sarood Hospitality is a Dubai-born restaurant company. A Dubai Holding company, Sarood Hospitality is interwoven into the fabric of the emirate with an iconic portfolio of homegrown and regionally acclaimed brands.
Sarood is a full-service hospitality company specializing in the innovation, nurture and operation of sustainable food & beverage concepts ranging from premium-casual and casual dining venues. The current portfolio comprises of 5 concepts including The Duck Hook, Hillhouse Brasserie, The Bolt Hole, Trattoria and The Noodle House.

About the Job:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Executive - Learning and Development position at Sarood Hospitality.

The main duties and responsibilities of this role include:

• Responsible for all property Learning and Development administrative activities
• Supports the delivery and execution of Learning and Development initiatives
• Provides Learning and Development service and support to all departments
• Takes ownership of basic functional requests associated with Oracle Tahweel, Axonify and all other Learning systems and applications
• Plays a key role in data collection, analysis, and action planning for the property
• Coordinates and schedules various learning activities as needed
• Supports the Learning Needs Analysis and Learning Audit initiatives for the property
• Creates property-specific course offerings in Oracle Tahweel and tracks all training activities
• Ensure a collaborative work environment and “can do attitude” with all colleagues
• Represents Learning and Development at internal and external meetings and workshops, if required
• Responsible for supporting any property or department specific training need as approved by the Learning and Development leader
• Develop and maintain relationships with external training vendors and manage vendor relationships and contracts
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and best practices in learning and development and discus them with reporting manager thus enhancing the organization's training programs where approved
• Adhere to departmental policies, HSE processes, grooming standards and Learning and Development standard operating procedures
• Any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the management and reporting manager

About You:
The ideal candidate for this position will have the following experience and qualifications:

• 2+ years of Learning and Development / training experience, preferably within the hospitality industry, with strong facilitation and organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, with a recognized Group Trainer/Team Trainer qualification considered an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with professional-level English and the ability to engage effectively with employees and stakeholders at all levels
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.); exposure to LMS platforms and learning tools such as Axonify, Adobe and SurveyMonkey is advantageous
• Proactive, organized and self-driven, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage priorities under pressure, interpret data, generate reports, and continuously develop facilitation skills

About the Benefits
At Sarood Hospitality, we are dedicated to fostering a workplace where colleagues feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our benefits package reflects this commitment by combining rewarding financial incentives, comprehensive healthcare, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits include:

• Supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to Learning & Development programmes and clear career pathways
• Opportunities for internal mobility within our global network
• Colleague discounts on food, beverage, and hotel stays worldwide
• Comprehensive healthcare and life insurance coverage
• Paid annual leave entitlement
• Performance-based incentives tailored to your role
• Competitive tax-free salary paid in UAE Dirhams (AED)