Hotel Management Graduate Programme 2026

Leonardo Hotel Exeter; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain in Exeter is seeking graduates for an 18-month Management Development Programme. Participants will gain valuable exposure to hotel operations, focusing early on the Duty Manager role with the aim of securing a permanent position. Ideal candidates are passionate about hospitality, have a proactive attitude, and have a relevant degree in Hotel Management, Leisure or Tourism. This role promises personal growth and career support through award-winning learning and development opportunities.

Benefits

Award-winning Learning and Development opportunities

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a degree related to hospitality or tourism.
• Previous operational role experience in hotels or leisure is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a management development programme over 18 months.
• Gain exposure to various hotel operations through departmental rotation.
• Early focus on the Duty Manager role.

Skills

Passion for genuine hospitality

Proactive attitude

Positive and resilient attitude

Education

Degree in Hotel, Leisure, Tourism or International Hospitality

Job description

Please note: Successful applicants will be considered for opportunities across multiple Leonardo Hotels locations in the UK and Ireland.

Just about to graduate or graduated last year and wondering what's next?

With over 57 hotels in the UK & Ireland and over 300 worldwide, and award-winning L&D offerings, we have exciting opportunities to not only take part in our graduate programme but also grow within an ever-expanding company to achieve your career goals with the support of our L&D programmes.

The Graduate Programme

• 18-month Management Development Programme
• The programme is a challenging mix of work experience, off the job learning and self-learning
• Exposed to as much of the hotel operation as possible through departmental rotation and relationship with Deputy General Manager or Operations Manager
• Early focus on the Duty Manager role and responsibilities within the first 3-6 months
• Fixed term contract with the aim of securing a permanent management role by the end of the programme.

What we are looking for?

• A passion for genuine hospitality
• A proactive, positive and resilient attitude
• A degree in any of the following disciplines; Hotel / Leisure / Tourism or International Hospitality
• Ideally, you will have previously worked in an operational role in Hotels, Leisure or Tourism
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