Leadership Development Program IHP

The Hotel at Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hotel at Auburn University seeks a Leadership Development Program Participant, a high-potential hospitality professional chosen for an accelerated, hands-on pathway toward future operational leadership.

The program includes three to four department rotations, structured leadership learning, mentorship, executive exposure, and a strategic project addressing a real property need. Successful completion prepares a participant for consideration for supervisory or junior-management opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in department rotations to gain exposure to hotel operations.
• Contribute to daily operations while learning to guide teams and protect guest experience.
• Engage in mentorship and leadership development activities.

Job description

The Leadership Development Program Participant is a high-potential hospitality professional selected for an accelerated, hands-on pathway toward future operational leadership. The participant develops a broad understanding of hotel operations through three to four department rotations, structured leadership learning, mentorship, executive exposure, and a strategic project that addresses a real property need.

This is a developmental role with progressively greater responsibility. Participants are expected to contribute to daily operations while learning to guide teams, make sound decisions, protect the guest experience, and understand how staffing, service, and financial performance connect. Successful completion prepares a participant for consideration for supervisory or junior-management opportunities but does not guarantee promotion.