Dorchester Collection
Food & Beverage Graduate Programme
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Food & Beverage Graduate Programme
Location: The Dorchester Hotel or 45 Park Lane
Type: Full Time
Experience: 1 Year
Salary: £29,742.63 / Year
Description
Join us as a Food & Beverage Management Graduate at The Dorchester Hotel or 45 Park Lane, recognized as one of ‘The Sunday Times Top 10 Best Places to Work for’ in 2024-2026 and ‘Hotel of the year – London’ at the 2024 AA Hospitality Awards. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is part of our DNA, reflected in our values of passion, personality, respect, working together, and creativity.
When you join us on the Ultimate Leader Programme (ULP), you start a unique opportunity to become celebrated as the very best in your field. You'll learn from your fellow Legends and our award-winning Dorchester Collection learning academy. You will achieve the highest standards of service and leadership that will help you build your own career story.
What you'll do
The Ultimate Leaders Programme is designed to fast-track you in achieving a supervisory role. During the programme, you will work in one of our world-renowned hotels and will be supported by our senior leaders to develop technical and behavioral skills aligned to becoming a hospitality specialist.
As a Food & Beverage Management Graduate, you'll:
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- Complete 12 months of two six-month rotations in an operational department in our Food & Beverage division.
- Bring extraordinary guest experiences to life through your vibrant personality and expertise.
- Connect with our Senior Leadership team through mentorship from the Executive Committee.
- Partner with our Learning & Development team for regular training and workshops.
- Participate in various taskforce opportunities across Dorchester Collection and events such as Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot.
- Attend Finance and Revenue, Sales, People & Culture, Corporate office, and guest experience sessions.
- Work on specific industry and development projects.
- Attend a trip to Switzerland for a Global Management Certificate in Leading and Embracing Organizational Change from Swiss Education Group.
- Graduate into a full-time permanent position at one of our three hotels.
What you'll bring
You will be a recent Hospitality & Tourism Graduate (or similar), with a keen passion for growing and developing within Hospitality. Our values of Passion, Personality, Respect, Working Together, and Creativity guide us each and every day.
As a Food & Beverage Management Graduate, you’ll:
- Have great communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.
- Be fluent in English.
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What you'll get
- Complimentary Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.
- Discounts: Benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops.
- Employee Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private Pension scheme; benefit from seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and eye care vouchers.
- Training and Development: Access various apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5.
- Social Events: Participate in vibrant social events, including a summer party, winter ball, pub quizzes, and cultural and milestone recognition celebrations.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £1000 bonus when you recommend a friend.
- Well-being Support: Access immediate well-being advice.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need support during the recruitment process, please call the People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com.
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