Manager In Training

Drury Hotels Company; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus up to $3,200

Flexible scheduling

Hotel discounts

Free room nights

Mentorship program

Professional development plans

401(k) matching

Awards & recognitions

Job summary

Drury Hotels in Nashville is offering a Manager in Training (MIT) program for recent graduates seeking a fast-track into hospitality leadership. You will gain hands-on experience at a top-performing hotel, reporting to the General Manager and working with a dedicated mentor.

You’ll rotate through housekeeping, F&B, guest services, and administration to prepare for supervisory roles. The program runs 14 weeks, after which graduates are positioned for supervisory or management tracks based on

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related field.
• Nine months of prior work experience (hotel or restaurant preferred).
• Leadership experience in work or classroom settings.
• Energetic, personable, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences.
• Must be at least 21 years old at the start of the program.
• 100% relocatable after program completion.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience at one of our top-performing hotels.
• Report directly to the General Manager and work with a dedicated mentor.
• Rotate through all areas of hotel operations—housekeeping, food & beverage, guest services, administration, and more.
• Transition into management responsibilities, including serving as Manager on Duty.

Skills

Leadership experience

Team player

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's in Hospitality or related field

Job description

You belong at Drury Hotels.

Property Location:
Drury Plaza Hotel - 300 Korean Veterans Blvd. , Nashville, Tennessee 37201

Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US

So. Much. More.

Just as our guests deserve more, so do you deserve more. Be valued for what you do and who you are ... and well compensated for all you accomplish.

• Incentives -Quarterly bonus opportunity of up to $3,200 annually (bonus is separate from base salary)
• Work-life-balance – Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Career growth -Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Health and well-being -Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Retirement -Company-matched 401(k)
• Award-winning- Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025

Manager in Training Program

Drury Hotels’ Manager in Training (MIT) program is an intensive 14-week experience designed for recent college graduates who want to launch a career in hospitality management. This is your chance to join a family-owned company with more than 150 hotels in 30 states—and start building your future.

What You’ll Do:

• Gain hands‑on experience at one of our top‑performing hotels
• Report directly to the General Manager and work with a dedicated mentor
• Rotate through all areas of hotel operations— housekeeping, food & beverage, guest services, administration, and more
• Transition into management responsibilities, including serving as Manager on Duty

Upon successful completion, you’ll be ready for a supervisory or management role tailored to your strengths.

What We’re Looking For:

• Must be at least 21 years old at the start of the program
• 100% relocatable after program completion
• Nine months of prior work experience (hotel or restaurant preferred)
• Leadership experience (work or classroom)
• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, business, or related field
• Energetic, personable, and passionate about creating memorable guest experiences
• Team player who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment
• Graduates can begin the program up to one year post‑graduation

Learn. Train. Grow Happy.

Rise. Shine. Work Happy.

Hiring Immediately!