Assistant Learning and Development Manager

Role summary

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The Assistant Learning and Development Manager supports the planning, delivery and evaluation of employee training across the resort. Requirements typically include relevant hospitality or human-resources experience, strong communication and presentation skills, good organization, and confidence using training records and office software. Experience in a luxury hotel, knowledge of adult-learning methods, and familiarity with Marriott standards are advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate orientation, compliance and service training, maintain accurate records, support departmental training plans, assist with talent-development initiatives, and work closely with managers to identify learning needs. A professional attitude, cultural awareness, discretion, flexibility and the ability to motivate colleagues are important.

About the employer

Al Messila, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, Doha is a high-end Marriott property in Qatar designed around wellness, relaxation and personalized luxury. Located in a landscaped setting near Doha, the resort combines upscale accommodation with extensive spa, fitness, dining, events and leisure facilities. As part of Marriott International’s Luxury Collection, it aims to deliver distinctive local experiences alongside international service standards. The resort employs colleagues across hospitality, culinary, wellness, guest services, administration and support functions. Its learning and development team helps employees build service skills, understand brand expectations, complete mandatory training and progress professionally. The workplace is multicultural, reflecting Qatar’s international hospitality industry, and employees are generally expected to demonstrate polished service, teamwork, cultural sensitivity and commitment to guest satisfaction.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a peninsula rather than an island, with Doha as its main commercial and employment center. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, resorts, restaurants, spas, events, tourism and aviation, while energy, construction, healthcare, education and technology also offer jobs. The culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle. Respectful dress, especially in public and religious places, and awareness of Ramadan customs are important. Doha offers modern shopping malls, beaches, museums, desert excursions and an active dining scene, although summers are extremely hot. Most overseas employees need employer sponsorship, and the employer normally arranges a work visa, residence permit, medical checks and related documentation. Before relocating, confirm salary, accommodation, transport, insurance, annual leave and contract terms. Qatar has no personal income tax on employment salaries, but living costs can be high without employer-provided housing or allowances.