Hotel Management Graduate Programme 2026

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned hotel chain in Liverpool is seeking graduates for its 18-month Management Development Programme, offering exposure to various hotel operations and the opportunity to secure a permanent management role. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Hospitality-related disciplines and demonstrate qualities such as a passion for hospitality and a positive attitude. The program includes departmental rotations and focuses early on the responsibilities of a Duty Manager, paving the way for career growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Must have a degree in relevant disciplines.
• Previous operational role experience in hotels, leisure, or tourism is preferable.
• Ability to take on responsibilities and develop quickly.

Responsibilities

• Participate in an 18-month Management Development Programme.
• Experience different hotel operations through departmental rotations.
• Focus on Duty Manager role within the first 3-6 months.

Skills

Passion for genuine hospitality

Proactive, 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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