Europe, Middle East, Africa - Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program-March, 2026

Corporate; Dubai; On-site; AED 5,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A global hotel company in Dubai is seeking candidates for the Voyage Global Leadership Development Program. This full-time, paid program offers recent university graduates a unique opportunity to experience real-world assignments across various hotel functions while being mentored by senior leaders. Participants will develop essential skills in critical thinking, collaboration, and project management over a 12-18 month period. Join this elite program to embark on a journey of personal and professional growth, preparing you for a successful career.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a university or hotel school within the past year.
• Ability to foster relationships and work collaboratively.
• Desire for personal and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Participate in real-world assignments at a hotel.
• Engage in mini-rotations across various hotel functions.
• Collaborate with current and former Voyage participants.

Skills

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Collaboration

Self-management

Innovation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program – Voyage: Training tomorrow’s leaders today.

Marriott International welcomes recent university graduates to experience the career development adventure of a lifetime and a world of leadership opportunities. Our global leadership development program, Voyage, propels participants on a mentored, learning‑inspired journey to prepare you for a successful career. Voyage is a full‑time, paid development program. As an associate and trainee, you’ll build upon the skills you developed in school by participating in real world assignments.

About the journey

Voyage is an elite, award‑winning program that provides a combination of hands‑on, discipline‑specific training and a leadership‑focused curriculum. The program takes place at a Marriott International managed hotel, not a classroom, and is offered in 50+ countries.

Voyage is available in the following disciplines:

• Accounting & Finance
• Culinary
• Engineering
• Event Operations
• Event Planning
• Food & Beverage Operations
• Human Resources
• Revenue Management
• Rooms Operations
• Sales & Marketing

When you join Voyage, you gain access to Marriott’s senior leaders and coaches and have many opportunities to stand out. You’ll participate in mini‑rotations across the disciplines to learn firsthand how to manage various hotel functions and to connect with current and former Voyage participants through our social collaboration tools.

Each individual’s Voyage journey is unique, spanning 12‑18 months dependent upon your career interests, passions, goals, and location. You’ll immediately be immersed in our rich culture and portfolio of global brands to learn how Marriott sets the standard of industry excellence.

The experience you’ll gain

Voyage participants learn by doing! You’ll be fully immersed in the day‑to‑day operations of a hotel. If accepted into this elite program, you will:

• Cultivate customer relationships
• Be a champion for innovation within the organization
• Get exposure to managing projects & people
• Improve processes & pitch new initiatives through your Voyage project
• Take on special projects that will draw upon all your training

Destination: Marriott leadership. You’ll participate in management meetings and collaborate with Voyage participants worldwide. You’ll be expected to solve challenges, as well as offer ideas and innovative solutions. You will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on your curriculum and have an impact on future Voyage hires’ experiences. After graduation, you’ll be well‑prepared to pursue your passion and take on new challenges. Many program graduates are ready to step into a Marriott supervisory or entry‑level management role right away, because the program has provided a foundation for future leadership.

Ready to embark?

To become a Voyage participant, you must have graduated from a university or hotel school within the past year. Other qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent higher level education required (Associates degree acceptable for Culinary)
• Superior critical‑thinking & interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to foster relationships & work collaboratively
• The ability to self‑manage & be a self‑starter
• A real desire for personal & professional growth
• Work authorization in the country you apply

Those currently enrolled in a college/university with an expected graduation date within 12 months of the date of application may also be considered.

Want to learn more?

Visit MarriottU.com – voyager

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

Marriott International is the world’s largest hotel company, with more brands, more hotels and more opportunities for associates to grow and succeed. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.