About the role

About Four Seasons:

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.

About the location:

Poolside paradise meets city sleek under the Miami sun. Above the trendy Brickell Avenue – find the best of both big city adventure and a tropical getaway – arrive at our lifestyle-inspired lobby, savour the fun and flavourful dining experiences, and spend the day with a swim or sway in a hammock within our two-acre sun-kissed sanctuary. It’s all set against the Miami skyline overlooking the city’s fashionable art, dining, and entertainment scenes just minutes from our doorstep.

Four Seasons Hotel Miami is looking for Learning & Development Specialist who shares a passion for excellence and who infuses enthusiasm into everything they do. Our employees have the opportunity to shape our guests experience by providing exceptional knowledge and service in support of our world-renowned organization.

Job Functions

1. Drives service quality assurance initiatives.

Partners with peers and superiors to determine performance gaps and learning needs

Works with Regional L&D Manager and Operational Division Heads to review key metrics (glitches, LQA, standards missed, GES scores) and plans training activities accordingly

Is involved in ensuring the necessary training and learning is conducted in departments on a consistent basis

2. Manages an effective standard training program and ensures Service Training Manuals are updated regularly and training checklists are turned in for new hires.

3. Maintains an effective Certified Departmental Training program

Responsible for an indirect reporting relationship with the Certified Departmental Trainers (CDT’s), ensuring their roles and responsibilities are supported, developed, and adhered to in standards achievement and improved guest satisfaction.

Trains new CDT’s when required and regularly coaches and develops CDT’s in their role and responsibilities

4. Bases the direction for service quality on a thorough and continuous Quality Needs Analysis

Along with RLDM creates and produces a quarterly Quality Needs Analysis (QNA) and planned improvements aligned to property’s goals & budget cycle

5. Designs solutions for service quality by rapidly addressing, creating, and implementing programs that target performance gaps

6. Evaluates the effect of programs and initiatives through measuring results and monitoring change

7. Assists Managers with understanding service quality and how to drive performance improvement

9. Supports Learning and Development initiatives to align with service quality needs and initiatives

10. Embrace the Four Seasons Leadership behaviors and is an example of how they should be displayed

11. Address engagement and performance needs with creative Service Quality solutions.

Is a champion for core and culture standards achievement through training, testing, campaigns and initiatives. Is a champion of innovative practices.

12. Markets the Service Quality programs, initiatives, and performance improvement

13. Provides input for monthly and quarterly service quality reports that reflect performance gaps and learning needs

14. Prepares and maintains training attendance records in FS Learning

15. Coordinates and organizes programs facilitated by internal and external trainers

16. Oversees the Onboarding experience for all new hires.

Maintains Onboarding Training records

Assist in planning and facilitating Embark

Preferred Qualifications and Skills　

Education: Hospitality/Hotel Management degree, or related field.

Experience: At least two year of operational hospitality experience.

Skills and Abilities: Willing and able to adhere to all Four Seasons’ policies and procedures, represent the People and Culture department in a positive, professional manner at all times, maintain confidentiality of all People and Culture issues, be an advocate for a great employee experience, Spanish and Creole speaking & comprehension a plus.

Schedule & Hours

• Full-Time

• Days / Evenings / Occasional Weekends

Benefits Four Season Employees Enjoy

Energizing Employee Culture where you are encouraged to be your true self!
Comprehensive learning and development programs to help you master your craft.
Inclusive and diverse employee engagement events all year-round.
Exclusive discount and travel programs with Four Seasons
Competitive wages and benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision and Retirement Plan)
And so much more!

Visa Requirements

US work authorization is required.

Four Seasons is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. To access the 'EEOC is The Law' Information poster please visit this website - https://eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

Aplyr's read

Four Seasons is a global leader in luxury hospitality, attracting professionals passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences in opulent settings.
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What's promising

•Four Seasons is renowned for its commitment to luxury and personalized service.
•The company offers diverse career paths in hospitality, from culinary arts to technology.
•Four Seasons invests in employee development, enhancing skills and career growth.

What to watch

•High expectations for service excellence can be demanding for staff.
•The luxury market is sensitive to economic downturns, affecting job stability.
•Limited public information about internal career progression and employee satisfaction.

Why Four Seasons

•Four Seasons emphasizes a strong culture of service excellence and attention to detail.
•The company is known for its innovative approach to hospitality technology.
•Four Seasons maintains a global presence with a consistent luxury brand experience.

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About Four Seasons

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Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a Canadian-based international luxury hospitality company that manages and operates a portfolio of luxury hotels and resorts worldwide.