IGNITE – Management Development Program - Aman New York

Aman; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Aman New York, located in the Crown Building, invites recent graduates to join the 18-month Management Development Program Ignite. The program blends hands-on operations experience with leadership development, beginning in March 2027 and offering an annual compensation of $70,000.

Participants rotate through divisions (Rooms or Food & Beverage), complete an Individual Development Plan with on‑the‑job training, classroom study, eLearning and Cornell University courses, and are mentored by senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality or related field (last 2 years).
• 1 year of work or internship experience in hospitality, luxury preferred.
• English verbal and written proficiency; additional languages advantageous.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• Genuine passion for luxury and commitment to excellence.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills with diverse collaboration.
• Open-minded and adaptable to travel to remote locations.
• Curious, agile, eager to learn all aspects of hospitality.
• Operationally focused with a view toward international career.

Responsibilities

• Global ultra-luxury hospitality exposure.
• Immersive program across hotel operations.
• Choose a division (Rooms or F&B) aligned with passion.
• Individual Development Plan with on-the-job and Cornell online courses.
• Mentorship from an experienced leader.
• Graduation and promotion to Assistant Manager.

Skills

English proficiency

Emotional intelligence

Interpersonal skills

Curious

Adaptable

Education

Bachelor's degree in hospitality

Job description

Location Overview

Join our team in Aman New York. East meets West and old meets new. Manhattan’s iconic Crown Building is reimagined as Aman New York, where the city’s original architectural splendour and Aman’s harmonious design language collide, reimagining the inimitable tranquillity of Aman in the heart of Manhattan’s midtown. With a year-round Garden Terrace, flagship Aman Spa and spacious suites all among the largest in the city.

Location Overview

Join our team in Aman New York. East meets West and old meets new. Manhattan’s iconic Crown Building is reimagined as Aman New York, where the city’s original architectural splendour and Aman’s harmonious design language collide, reimagining the inimitable tranquillity of Aman in the heart of Manhattan’s midtown. With a year-round Garden Terrace, flagship Aman Spa and spacious suites all among the largest in the city. The 18-month Management Development Program ‘Ignite’ is designed to cultivate the future leaders of Aman Group. The highly customized, fast-track program blends work experience and leadership development opportunities to prepare trainees for an Assistant Manager position at the end of the program. The program journey begins with a 1-month period of immersion across all areas such as operations, finance, HR, and sales. The Management Trainee will gain an insight into the various aspects of the business, gaining an overview of what it takes to effectively manage an ultra-luxury property. They will then focus on Rooms specialization, progressively assuming increased responsibilities, refining their expertise and accelerating their growth. They will have the opportunity to take the lead on exciting projects and fine tune their business acumen. The Management Trainee is responsible for learning the roles and responsibilities of operational departments while sharpening their newly gained management skills to set the foundation for a successful career within Aman Group. This position will begin in March 2027 and offers an annual compensation of $70,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Global Ultra-Luxury Hospitality Exposure: You will have the opportunity to work in an exciting destination worldwide, gaining invaluable international experience.
• Dynamic, Fully Immersive Program: From day one, you will be immersed in the hotel operations, providing real-world experience, and learning the intricacies of running a successful luxury property.
• Division Exploration: Choose a specific division (Rooms or Food & Beverage) that aligns with your passion to refine your experience and accelerate your growth.
• Education and Development: A personalised Individual Development Plan will be created offering on-the-job training, classroom instruction, eLearning and self-paced learning through accredited online courses in partnership with Cornell University.
• Mentorship: A dedicated mentor to learn from an inspirational leader and expert in their field.
• Career Advancement: The program culminates in a graduation ceremony, celebrating your achievements and promotion to an Assistant Manager position.

Qualifications

We are looking for recent graduates (or about to graduate) who meet the following criteria:

• Hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in hospitality or related field attained in the last 2 years.
• Possess 1-year work or internship experience in hospitality, luxury preferred.
• Verbal and written proficiency in English, additional languages are advantageous.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States.
• A genuine passion for luxury and a commitment to delivering excellence.
• Strong emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Open-minded and adaptable to unique destination locations as some properties are in remote areas.
• Curious, agile, and eager to learn about all aspects of the hospitality industry.
• Operationally focused, with a desire to assume responsibility and pursue an international career.
• Bring a positive outlook on challenging situations and have a sense of fun.