Hospitality Management Trainee - Orientation Year

Marriott International, Inc.; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global hotel chain is offering a youth development program in hospitality management or professional cookery in Durban. Candidates must be South African citizens aged 18-22 with a Matric certificate. This program provides hands-on experience and academic training over three years. Applicants who successfully complete the orientation year may apply for the full program. Excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality are essential.

Benefits

Professional environment for learning

Career possibilities within a leading hotel company

Personal coaching and training opportunities

Wellbeing program with healthy activities

Qualifications

• Must be a South African citizen by birth.
• Age between 18 and 22, and will not turn older than 22 in the application year.
• Must have passed all 7 Matric subjects, preferably each at 50% or higher.
• Applicants not meeting required Matric results will be reviewed case-by-case.

Responsibilities

• Work in all hotel departments for practical insight.
• Must comply with company policies and provide excellent guest service.
• Handle light physical tasks and perform other reasonable duties.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Self-directed and able to work without supervision

Team player

Energetic and eager to tackle new projects

Strong organizational skills

Good communication and social skills

Education

Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent

Job description

A leading global hotel chain is offering a youth development program in hospitality management or professional cookery in Durban. Candidates must be South African citizens aged 18-22 with a Matric certificate. This program provides hands-on experience and academic training over three years. Applicants who successfully complete the orientation year may apply for the full program. Excellent communication skills and a passion for hospitality are essential.