Management Development Program - Food & Beverage

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection; Toscana; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-track management development

Housing

Relocation stipend

Discounted Team Member Stay rates

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence offers a 12-month Management Development Program on-site, blending hands-on experience with leadership training. The program progresses through service excellence, department knowledge, and management essentials, with rotations across Food & Beverage, Culinary, and Rooms.

Upon completion, participants are placed into a management or assistant management role, with relocation support and housing.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated passion for hospitality and guest service excellence.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills as core requirements.
• Willingness to learn, adaptability and leadership interest are essential.

Skills

Passion for hospitality

Communication skills

Curiosity

Willingness to learn

Leadership interest

Education

Hospitality degree or equivalent

Job description

Company Description

A CAREER AS UNIQUE AS YOU ARE

About Collegio Alla Querce, Auberge Collection

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat – once a cherished educational institution – and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

For more information: https://auberge.com/collegio-alla-querce/

Connect with Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection on Instagram and Facebook @CollegioAuberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Job Description

The Management Development Program (MDP) is a 12-month on property paid training and development program. The program path consists of 80% work experience and 20% professional development. The program is broken into two main phases: Phase 1 - Mastering Service & Department Knowledge and Phase 2 - Management Essentials, Leadership & Soft Skills Development.

Auberge Resorts currently offers several dedicated paths, with focus areas in: Food & Beverage, Culinary and Rooms. Candidates will be asked during the recruitment phase to select their path of focus as well as their preferred property location.

Upon completion of all program components, the MDP will be placed into a management/assistant management role (based on availability and willingness to relocate).

Program Benefits

• Fast-track management development
• Promotion to management/assistant management level upon program completion
• Support role rotations throughout the property, guided by the learning objectives for each department
• Ongoing career growth with a rapidly expanding luxury hotel company
• Monthly MDP Meetups with fellow MDPs across the collection
• Mentorship opportunities with home office leaders
• Discounted rates through the Team Member Stay Program
• Task force opportunities and assignments abroad
• Housing
• Relocation stipend for approved expenses

Position Details

• CCNL Federturismo
• Employment Type: Fixed-term; Full-time
• Salary Range: € 27.500 gross per year / 14 months

Qualifications

The Management Development Program is specifically tailored for students or graduates from accredited hospitality schools within the United States or Europe. While prior experience in hospitality is preferred, the following qualities are essential:

• A demonstrated passion for the hospitality industry and a commitment to delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proven willingness to learn, coupled with curiosity, resilience, and self-motivation.
• The ability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• A keen interest in leadership and career advancement.

Candidates must possess eligibility to work in the chosen country.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection

Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.

For more information: auberge.com

Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge

About Friedkin

Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.

Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.

The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.

For more information, please visit www.friedkin.com