Group Training & Learning Development Manager

Summit Recruitment & Search was established in 2009 to address the recruitment, mass recruitment, executive search, outsourcing and training needs of companies based in Kenya or wanting to enter the Kenyan, East African, South African and African market. We have a leading proven track record in our field in South Africa, Uganda, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Rw…

Group Training & Learning Development Manager

The successful candidate, is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating the Group’s learning, development and service excellence programmes across all hotels, resorts and camps. The role ensures employees at all levels possess the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to deliver exceptional guest experiences and achieve operational excellence in line with internationally recognized hospitality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the Group Learning & Development strategy, annual training plans, competency frameworks, and training budgets aligned with business objectives.

• Conduct organization-wide training needs analyses to identify skills gaps and design targeted learning interventions.

• Design and deliver hospitality service excellence programmes that enhance guest experience, service quality, and customer satisfaction.

• Develop and implement leadership development, coaching, mentoring, and succession planning programmes to build future leaders.

• Create and standardize operational training programmes across all departments, ensuring consistent service delivery and adherence to company standards.

• Manage Learning Management Systems (LMS), training records, compliance requirements, certifications, and knowledge management processes.