Graduate Employee – Rotational Program (UAE National)

Americana Restaurants; Sharjah; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Americana Restaurants in the United Arab Emirates offers a Graduate Employee – Rotational Program to develop Emirati talent through structured on-the-job rotations across key functions. The program builds leadership potential and supports the Emiratization 2026 strategy, inviting fresh graduates to join as full-time employees with career-path exposure.

Participants rotate through departments, aiming for permanent placement upon successful completion and strong performance in KPIs and learning

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate within last 1–2 years.
• Interest in restaurants, retail or hospitality sector.
• Strong communication in English and/or Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in assigned departmental rotations as per the program structure.
• Complete initial Operations and Brand Immersion phase.
• Execute assigned tasks and projects aligned with department objectives and KPIs.
• Demonstrate learning agility and adaptability across different functions.

Skills

Strong communication

Learning agility

Teamwork

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Business Administration

Marketing

Human Resources

Finance

Supply Chain

Food Science

Job description

The Graduate Employee – Rotational Program role is designed to develop freshly graduated Emirati talent through structured, on-the-job rotations across key business functions. The role aims to build functional capability, business understanding, and leadership potential, while supporting Americana Restaurants’ Emiratization 2026 strategy and long-term talent pipeline. Graduate Employees join as full-time employees and rotate across selected departments to gain practical exposure, develop core competencies, and prepare for permanent placement upon successful completion of the program.

Program & Rotation Responsibilities

• Participate actively in assigned departmental rotations as per the program structure
• Complete initial Operations and Brand Immersion phase
• Execute assigned tasks and projects aligned with department objectives and KPIs
• Demonstrate learning agility and adaptability across different functions

Performance & Development

• Achieve agreed KPIs and learning objectives for each rotation
• Participate in structured entry and exit reviews for each rotation
• Receive and act on continuous feedback from rotation supervisors
• Maintain accurate documentation of learning outcomes and performance
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and ownership mindset
• Uphold Americana’s values, policies, and code of conduct

Program Completion

• Participate in final performance evaluation and leadership presentation
• Be considered for permanent placement in any of the roles/functions trained in, subject to performance and business requirements

Qualifications

Education:

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Human Resources
• Finance
• Supply Chain
• Food Science

Experience:

• Fresh graduate (graduated within the last 1–2 years)
• Less than 1 year of full-time work experience

Required Skills

• Strong communication skills (English and/or Arabic)
• Learning agility and adaptability
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Time management and accountability
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking

Required Knowledge

• Basic understanding of business operations
• Interest in restaurants, retail, or hospitality sector