The following page provides information about some of the major hotel groups and the graduate and internship programmes they offer. These opportunities are worldwide so do check what countries they operate in.
For further advice and guidance on future career options, please contact Alice McDougall on the fourth floor in the library area next to the international office.
Marriott Hotels
Also run these hotels as franchises:
| The Ritz-Carlton
JW Marriott Hotels EditionAutograph |
AC Hotels | Residence Inn by Marriott
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A wide range of worldwide opportunities in different business areas:
- Hotel jobs – front of house, concierge, spa/recreation, kitchen, IT, front desk etc.
- Hotel management – operations, general, banquet, security, restaurant
- Business support – operations, accounting, finance, marketing, tax, human resources etc.
They offer:
The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program
- 12 – 18 month placement
- Prepares you for a management or supervisory opportunities
- Available in various locations within the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and Middle East & Africa
Internships:
- 8-12 weeks but can extend up to 12 months in certain locations
- Offer a combination of on-the-job training and an introduction to Marriott’s culture and values
Countries: More than 3,700 hotels in over 73 countries and territories around the world.
https://www.marriott.co.uk/careers/default.mi
Accor Hotels
This hotel group incorporates:
| Novotel Suite
Novotel Mercure Adagio Orbis |
Sofitel
PullmanM Gallery Thalassa Sea and Spa ibis |
ibis Styles
ibis budget Formule 1 Hotel F1 |
There are a huge amount of different worldwide job opportunities available and they offer traineeships in many areas of business.
Hotels: North America (24), South America (222), Europe (2608), Middle East (46), Africa (96), Asia (347), Australia Pacific (245).
https://jobs.accor.com/Home.aspx
Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group
This hotel group incorporates:
| Radisson Blu
Radisson Park Plaza |
Park InnCountry Inns and Suites by Carlson
Hotel Missoni |
Hotels: Europe, Australia and South Pacific, Bangladesh, Brunei, China, India (many), Japan, Maldives, Nepal, Philippines and Thailand.
A wide range of job opportunities:
| AdministrationEngineering and MaintenanceExecutive and Managerial | Front OfficeGeneral ManagerHousekeeping | Regional
Sales & Marketing |
They offer: Management traineeships and Internships
https://www.carlson.com/jobs/hotels.do
Intercontinental Hotels
This group incorporates:
| InterContinental Hotels & Resorts | Staybridge Suites |
Hotels: 4,600 hotels in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world
Business Areas:
- Hotels – Front of House, Back of House, Hotel Management
- Reservations – Back Office Operations , Priority Club Rewards Customer Service , Hotel Program Support , Reservations Agent , Guest Relations Case Management
- Corporate – Finance & Business Support , Tax, Audit , Risk Management , Strategy, Sales & Marketing , Brand Management , Corporate Communications &PR, Legal, H R , Information Technology , Administration, Procurement , Regional Hotel Operations etc..
They Offer:
- I-Grad Programme: an eighteen-month management trainee programme where you’ll learn the ins and outs of running a great hotel while developing your capabilities as a future leader.
Jumeirah Hotels
Hotels: Abu Dhabi, Baku, Dubai, Frankfurt, Istanbul, Kuwait, London, Maldives, Mallorca, Rome, Shanghai
A wide range of career opportunities available.
They offer:
- Internships – 6 months in hotel operations
- Graduate Management programme – 18 months
Wyndham Hotel Group
This hotel group incorporates:
| Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham | Ramada Worldwide | Super 8 |
Hotels: 7,380 hotels in Australia, Bahamas, Canada, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Germany, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Panama, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Suriname, Turkey, UK, USA
They Offer: A 12 week, paid, summer internships
https://careers.wyndhamworldwide.com/
Rhombus International Hotels Group
Hotels: Hong Kong (5) and Chengdu in China, London.
To find out about their diverse job opportunities see:
https://www.rhombusinternational.com/careers/
Starwood Hotels and Resorts
This hotel group incorporates:
| St Regis
The Luxury Collection W Hotels |
Westin
Le Meridien Sheraton |
Four Points
Aloft Element |
Hotels: 1,146 hotels in North America, Europe and Middle East, Asia Pacific
They offer:
- Internships
- Graduate training Programmes
https://www.starwoodhotels.com/corporate/careers/paths/index.html
Hyatt Hotels
Brand names: Park Hyatt, Andaz, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Place, Hyatt House, Hyatt Residence Club
Hotels: Worldwide
They Offer:
- A range of graduate trainee positions
- Internships
Kempinski Hotels
Hotels: Over 80 luxury hotels, resorts and spas in Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa
They offer:
- Operational traineeship 3-6 months
- Administrative traineeship 3-6 months
- Management Trainee Programme 6-12 months
https://www.kempinski-jobs.com/
Hilton Hotel Group
Brand Names:
Waldorf Astoria Conrad Hilton Grand Vacations
DoubleTree Embassy Suite Hotel Hilton Garden Inn
Hampton Homewood Studios Home2 Suites
Locations: They have 4,000 hotels in 90 different countries throughout North America, Latin America, Europe, Middle East/Africa, Asia Pacific
Areas of Business
Call Centre Guest Services / Operations Spa & Recreation
General Manager Hotel Manager Food & Beverage
Culinary Corporate Human Resources
Finance & Accounting Sales & Marketing Commercial Services
They offer: Various internships and graduate programmes depending on the location.
https://jobs.hiltonworldwide.com/en/?cntry=united-kingdom