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At Exclusive Collection we are looking for a future hoteliers, looking to progress within Hospitality on an exciting 2 year Graduate Management Programme.
Throughout the 2 years you will work in various departments such as Room Divisions, Food and Beverage, Support Services and have an opportunity to dive back into your favourite department! The role will involve a little travel and you will get to see each hotel for workshops.
Main Responsibilities
Exclusive Ambitions is a 2 year training plan starting between May and September each year, depending on the property allocated and availability of the position. In some instances the training may take place at more than one property.
The nature of our business means that the programme is flexible and dynamic with changes and updates being implemented as required. A typical plan covering all disciplines is outlined below:
- Rooms Division - 9 months:
- Housekeeping | Nights | Reception - including spa where appropriate | Concierge | Switchboard | Guest Relations | Maintenance & Grounds
- Food and Beverage - 10 months:
- Kitchen - main, banqueting and overview of fine dining where appropriate | Bar | Lounge | Sommelier where appropriate | Conference and Banqueting operations | Restaurant | Room service
- Support Services - 4 months:
- Human Resources | Accounts | IT | Sales | Business Development | Events
- Area of Preference - 1 Month:
- Graduates can choose to work in an area which they haven’t yet been to or, return to a favourite department for one additional month
The Ideal Candidate
Our successful Graduate will have:
- A relevant hospitality related degree
- Minimum of 12 months industry related experience (can include work placement)
- Proficiency in English language both spoken and written
- Own transportation to work (preferred)
- Eligibility to work in the UK
- Flexibility to work hours as required by the department
- A true passion and flair for the world of hospitality!
Vision Support, Training and Renumeration
During the programme participants will have access to an assigned mentor throughout and be expected to undertake a key hotel project of the GM’s choice to gain additional relevant experience.
We offer a competitive salary plus fantastic benefits. Successful, committed Graduate Managers will be guided towards future opportunities once the programme is completed.
A range of learning and development opportunities at all levels across the group, will be available to help you grow into our future leaders!
About The Company
We expect a lot but we’ll give a lot to get the right people. There are 4 main things we look for:
- We want people with bags of character. We don’t want you to hide your personality when you’re at work, we want you to feel comfortable, to be who you are.
- We want people people. You’ve got to like being around others, smiling and chatting because you like people, not because someone told you to smile and chat.
- We need extra milers. So if you think the job description is all you have to do, then we’re not for you.
- You have to put your heart into it. When you tell a guest you’re happy to help, you have to mean it.
Benefits
Hospitality is all about looking after people and we are committed to our people. We work hard to ensure you can enjoy your job and are well rewarded. As well as excellent training, development and progression opportunities, other benefits include:
- Competitive salary, benefits and Real Living Wage Employer
- 30 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
- 50% Discount on food and beverage across all Exclusive properties
- Really big discounts of room nights across all Exclusive properties
- PERKZ discount scheme & Online guides such as Exercise, Wellbeing, and Finance
- Meals on duty provided for free
- Recognition and rewards scheme
- Access to our learning platform including great training and development programs
- Free gym access + where available dedicated classes
- B Corp accredited and commitment to improving our People, Product and Planet
- Free downloads to newspapers, magazines and books
- Cycle to work scheme
- Uniform provided
