2023-4288 - Rooms Ultimate Leader Programme

LGBT Jobs; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Dorchester Hotel is offering a Fixed-Term Ultimate Leader Programme (ULP) for a Rooms Management Graduate. This unique graduate opportunity spans across The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane, Coworth Park, and other Dorchester Collection hotels, with extensive leadership exposure and mentorship.

You will undertake structured rotations in Rooms divisions, benefiting from senior leadership guidance and the Dorchester Collection Learning Academy to develop hospitality expertise and supervisory potential.

Job description

Job Location

Dorchester Hotel, 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA, UK

Location: Dorchester Hotel, 53 Park Ln, London W1K 1QA, UK

Job Type: Fixed Term

Highlighted points for this job

Fixed-term contract for the Ultimate Leader Programme (ULP)

Opportunity to work across The Dorchester, 45 Park Lane, Coworth Park, and other Dorchester Collection hotels

Comprehensive leadership and mentorship development through the ULP

Division & Department : Rooms/Front Office
Contract Type : Fixed-term
Your future, our legacy :
Join us as aRooms Management Graduateat The Dorchester Hotel or 45 Park Lane, recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We continually strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity. We believe that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success. When you join us on theUltimate Leader Programme (ULP)you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn not only from your fellow Legends, but also through our award-winning Dorchester Collection learning academy. You will achieve the highest standards of service and leadership that will help you build your own career story.
The Ultimate Leaders Programme is a dynamic opportunity underpinned around our ‘We Care’ culture designed to fast-track you in achieving a supervisory role upon completion of the programme. During the programme you will work in one of our world renowned hotels and will be supported by our senior leaders, to develop the technical and behavioural skills aligned to becoming a hospitality specialist. During your time as a ULP you will also gain exposure of an array of training material delivered by our Learning & Development team, supported through our Dorchester Collection Learning Academy. When you join us as a ULP you will have the opportunity to work across our Dorchester Collection UK hotels, you may decide to be based in the town at The Dorchester or 45 Park Lane, in the country at Coworth Park or even decide the combination of both or taking our extended 18 month programme based in the town and country with accommodation support provided, depending on where your heart lies. As aRooms Management Graduate,you'll love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests: Depending on your choice of programme you will complete a 12 month of two six-month rotations in an operational department in our Rooms division (Housekeeping, Guest Relations and Front Office) or 18 months of two nine month rotation in Rooms division both in Town (The Dorchester and 45 Park Lane) and Country (Coworth Park). Curate individual guest experiences through your vibrant personality and expertise, as our guests trust that you are informed and able to enhance their experience whether in Food and Beverage or Rooms division. Connect with our Senior Leadership team through mentorship from the Executive Committee for networking, support and guidance to become a legendary leader. Partner with our L&D team for regular 1-2-1, training and workshops to develop you into a highly skilled leader to lead and motivate teams to deliver the ultimate guest experience. Participate in a variety of taskforce opportunities across Dorchester Collection and events such as Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot. Attend Finance and Revenue (budget and P&L), Sales, People & Culture, Corporate office and guest experience sessions as learning is the forefront of each Dorchester Collection hotel. Work on specific industry and development projects including a personal focus and business focus project. Attend a trip to Switzerland where you will receive a Global Management Certificate in Leading and Embracing Organizational Change fromSwiss Education Group. Work yourway up from front line to a supervisory role and graduate into a fulltime permanent position at one of our three hotels The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of aRooms ManagementGraduate, but we’ll make sure you are provided with specifics on how we care for our hotel.Location : 53 Park Lane, Mayfair W1K 1QA London

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