Learning Manager - Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel (Pre Opening Team)

Company Description

Minor Hotels is an international hotel owner, operator, and investor with a portfolio of more than 536 hotels in operation. Minor Hotels passionately explores new possibilities in hospitality with a diverse portfolio of properties designed intelligently to appeal to different kinds of travelers, serving new passions as well as personal needs. Through our Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Elewana, Tivoli, NH Hotel Group, Four Seasons, St. Regis, Marriott, and Minor International properties, across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe, and South America.

Avani Hotels & Resorts is a vibrant upscale brand offering relaxed comfort and contemporary style. Avani was launched in response to an increasingly influential group of discerning travelers who appreciate stylish design and excellent service, but also demand great value. Avani hotels are designed for the way we travel now. And we think it’s all about balance. Balance between coolness and kindness, between design and function, and between service and privacy.

Avani+ Lanexang Vientiane Hotel set to open in Q2 2026 will bring contemporary style and Laotian flair to the heart of the capital, just minutes from Wat Si Saket, Vientiane Night Market, and Chao Anouvong Park. The hotel’s 197 guest rooms and suites will blend modern design with local touches, offering its guests the choice of four dining venues, including an international all-day dining restaurant, a western comfort food concept and bar, and a Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant. Guests will enjoy Avani Spa with five treatment rooms, an Avani Fit fitness centre and studio, an outdoor swimming pool, and versatile event spaces including a ballroom for up to 320 guests

Job Description

As Learning Manager, you will be a role model for our Team Members. From day one, you will be involved in their journey preparing and monitoring individual development plans, organising training activities, and supporting them through learning and development opportunities.You will also support the Property Leadership Team with advice on how best to improve team member’s skills and capabilities in order to ensure customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly Learning/Training Calendar based on the Hotel Learning Plan.
• Ensure that the monthly Learning/Training Calendar is posted and published to all Team Members in BOH areas.
• Monitor that Departmental Training Plans are completed and communicated to the team by departmental leaders.
• Support Hotel leaders in planning and executing their own and their Teams’ development by providing advice and guidance on completing quality Individual Development Plans (IDPs).
• Drive and implement learning initiatives and programs.
• Deliver training courses and asses skills competence of team members.
• Support and drive onboarding process for all new team members.
• Ensure completion of compliance programs.
• Support learning needs of property Interns.
• Work effectively with department heads to ensure team member training and development.

Qualifications

• College degree in Human Resources, Education, or related field
• Previous experience in Training & Development
•  Strong communication, training and presentation skills
• Passion for leadership
• A good command of the English language – verbal and written
• A tertiary qualification in HR/Business Management  
• Good experience in hotel operations /Food and Beverage Operations   
• Experience in luxurious Hotel brand.
• Strong ability to manage financial budgets of multi-properties;
• Effectively communicates with all levels.
• A strong leader, who can articulate a vision and translate it to reality.
• Previous relevant Laos or Southeast Asian experience strongly preferred