From Graduate to Hospitality Professional
If you are graduating after completing your hospitality, leisure or tourism degree there are a number of global brands looking to recruit for their Management Training Programmes.
To make the most out of your leap from student to employee, join us as a Graduate Member and immediately unlock a wide range of networking, career support and resources to help kick-start your professional career.
At De Vere, our mission is to put heart and soul into meetings, events and every hospitality moment
Through our inspired people, rich history and local culture, we bring heart and soul to every experience. All with one simple goal: to make every moment memorable.
People are our passion and we know that the continued development of our people is crucial to achieve our mission.
Over the course of 15-18 months, you will undertake a tailored rotational programme within one of our hotels in the De Vere portfolio, receiving mentoring from a senior manager and benefiting from a range of commercial and leadership development opportunities to truly enhance your career with us. Rotations include Meetings & Events Operations, Restaurant, Bar, Front Office, Kitchen, Guest Services and Housekeeping, with the opportunity to gain further exposure in our specialist functions including Finance, Sales, Reservations and Human Resources.
At De Vere, we look for colleagues who are aligned with our core values and who are passionate in developing a career within the Hospitality Industry. We expect our Graduate Managers to put Heart & Soul into meetings, events and every hospitality moment by loving what they do and displaying an Intuitive Approach to exceed our guests’ expectations. By creating Valued Relationships with our guests and colleagues you will make every moment memorable, whilst paying attention to the little differences to demonstrate Every Detail Considered.
Applications to join our Graduate Management Scheme in September 2027 will open in December 2026. To register your interest email recruitment@devere.com
You can view more information about De Vere’s Graduate Scheme at careers.devere.com
As a recent graduate with a strong interest in leadership roles, we offer the opportunity to join our Ultimate Leaders Programme. This is a bespoke management training programme that lasts for 12-24 months and gives you the operation skills and leadership exposure to accelerate your development and start a successful career in hospitality. You’ll have a chance to rotate between different departments and gain experience in a supervisor role.
How to apply: Apply online
Ready to kickstart your career in a vibrant, people-first industry? Join Exclusive Collection as a Graduate Associate and discover what it means to be part of a team that puts guests and growth at the heart of everything we do.This isn’t just a job – it’s a launchpad. Over 24 months, you’ll rotate through key departments, work on real business challenges, and build the skills that will shape your future in hospitality. From front-of-house buzz to behind-the-scenes strategy, you’ll get stuck in, learn loads, and make a genuine impact.
If you’re excited by people, passionate about service, and eager to learn, we’d love to hear from you, applications will be reopen in autumn 2026 where you will be able to apply to take the first step towards a career that’s anything but ordinary.
The UK Management Development Programme aims to develop a select group of talented, nationally mobile individuals and give them an intensive development opportunity to be running their own Food & Beverage/Front Office or Conference & Events department within 18 months.
If you are interested and you feel that you meet the following criteria, please apply online via our Facebook link (Hilton Careers) from November to January annually.
Are you just about to graduate, or graduated last year and thinking what’s next? Come join us! We have opportunities to develop a career in hospitality in a fast-growing company with our graduate programme.
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Marriott is focused on providing young people the opportunity to build a rewarding career in leadership. That’s what our Marriott Voyage Program is all about.Aspiring General Manager, Operations Director, or Executive Chef? If you’re a university student or new graduate in Europe, the Middle East or Africa, we can help you make it happen.
Are you the type of person that gets out of bed on the right side every day?
The Royal Lancaster London Hotel has various Graduate and Internship programmes each year. A combination of hands on training, mentoring and coaching will help you gain a deeper understanding of the foundation of 5 star standards.
As one of TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice 2025 “Best of the Best” hotels, we will make sure that you gain all the knowledge and experience to progress and develop your skills by the end of your programme.
We have a range of Interns and Graduate programmes in different departments that can be tailored to your strengths and areas of interest. Check our website and apply online for your next step to becoming a future leader in hospitality!
How to apply: Apply online via The Royal Lancaster London website
Do you enjoy delivering memorable moments and would you like to develop your career in one of the Leading Hotels of the World?
The Landmark London Hotel has various Graduate and Internship programmes each year. A combination of hands on training, mentoring and coaching will help you gain a deeper understanding of the foundation of 5 star standards.
As the #3 best large company and #1 hotel to work for in the UK, from “The Best Companies to Work For” 2024 list, we will make sure that you gain all the knowledge and experience to progress and develop your skills by the end of your programme.
We have a range of Interns and Graduate programmes in different departments that can be tailored to your strengths and areas of interest. Check our website and apply online for your next step to becoming a future leader in hospitality!
How to apply: Apply online via The Landmark London website
Our fast track Management Development Programme takes you on a structured journey through all the major divisions of our hotels and support functions. The aim of the programme is to develop our future leadership pipeline and you will gain a deep understanding of how we operate whilst developing your management and leadership skills.
Are you ready to build a leadership career rooted in Hospitality, Excellence, Aspiration, Respect and Teamwork?
Red Carnation Hotels invites ambitious graduates to apply for our Graduate Management Programme(MP) — an award-winning, two-year development journey designed to nurture future leaders who leadwith heart, integrity, and purpose.
Our 2-year programme is designed for graduates with at least 12 months of hospitality experience, who aspire to become future managers. Combining hands-on experience with tailored development, you will build the leadership, operational,and commercial skills needed to succeed in a management career within luxury hospitality.
You will gain structured exposure across key operational departments, building a deep understanding of what excellence looks like at every level.
Rooms Division – 12 months
Food & Beverage – 12 months
Apply HERE for our 2027 cohort!
Applications close October 2026.
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