Food & Beverage Management Graduate

The Dorchester - Food and Beverage Management; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel group in Westminster is seeking a Food & Beverage Management Graduate to join their award-winning team. This unique opportunity offers a 12-month journey through the Food & Beverage Division while shadowing leaders. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in hospitality and possess strong passion for food and beverage. The hotel embraces inclusiveness and offers competitive salary along with substantial employee perks, discounts, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Complimentary stays at Dorchester Collection Hotels

50% off food and beverages at selected restaurants

Royal London Private Pension scheme

Seasonal ticket loan

Well-being support

Qualifications

• A university degree, preferably in hospitality, tourism or events.
• A passion for Food & Beverage.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Good verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Spend 12 months learning every aspect of the Food & Beverage Division.
• Complete two 6-month rotations in operational departments.
• Receive a buddy and a mentor to guide you through your year.

Skills

Passion for Food & Beverage

Fluent in English

Good verbal communication skills

Education

University degree in hospitality, tourism or events

Job description

Join us as a Food & Beverage Management Graduate at The Dorchester Hotel, recently recognised as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024 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.

We care about your career and are proud to have the absolute best people in the industry. When you join us as a Food & Beverage Management Graduate you will have a unique opportunity to excel in your field. You will learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning learning academy to achieve the highest standards in craft, service, and leadership.

What you’ll do

As a Food & Beverage Management Graduate, you’ll enjoy your work and take pride in delighting our guests:

• Work towards becoming a future leader of our hotels by spending 12 months learning every aspect of the Food & Beverage Division while shadowing our leadership team.
• Complete two 6‑month rotations in operational departments such as our bar, restaurants, or with the Events Operations team, and have opportunities to be involved in employee events and other aspects of the business.
• Receive a buddy and a mentor to guide you through your year with us.

What you’ll bring

Essential Skills and Experience

• A university degree, preferably in hospitality, tourism or events.
• A passion for Food & Beverage.
• Fluent in the English language.
• Good verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Strong ability to upsell products.
• Customer service/hospitality skills are advantageous.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
• Discounts: 50% off food and beverages at selected bars and restaurants within the Dorchester Collection, and benefits at various high street and online shops.
• Employee Perks: Enroll from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
• Training and Development: Advance in your career by accessing apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5 with nationally recognised providers.
• Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
• Referral Bonus: Earn a £1,000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
• Well‑being Support: Access immediate well‑being advice because we care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call the People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email [e-mail] so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.

Compensation: Competitive salary