Food & Beverage Graduate Programme in Prestwich

Join us as a Food & Beverage Management Graduate at
The Dorchester Hotel or 45 Park Lane, recognised 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 continually 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. We believe
that a variety of perspectives enriches our culture and drives our success.

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 not only from your fellow Legends, but also through 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 a dynamic opportunity underpinned
around our ‘We Care’ culture designed to fast-track you in achieving a
supervisory role upon completion of the programme. During the programme you
will work in one of our world renowned hotels and will be supported by our
senior leaders, to develop the technical and behavioural skills aligned to
becoming a hospitality specialist.

During your time as a ULP you will also gain exposure of an array of
training material delivered by our Learning & Development team, supported
through our Dorchester Collection Learning Academy. When you join us as a ULP
you will have the opportunity to work across our Dorchester Collection UK
hotels, you may decide to be based in the town at The Dorchester or 45 Park
Lane, in the country at Coworth Park or even decide the combination of both or
taking our extended 18 month programme based in the town and country with
accommodation support provided, depending on where your heart lies.

As a Food & Beverage Management Graduate, you’ll
love what you do and take pride in taking care of our guests:

• Depending
  on your choice of programme you will 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,
  as our guests trust that you are informed and able to enhance their
  experience whether in Food and Beverage or Rooms division.




• Connect
  with our Senior Leadership team through mentorship from the Executive
  Committee for networking, support and guidance to become a legendary
  leader.




• Partner
  with our L&D team for regular 1-2-1, training and workshops to develop
  you into a highly skilled leader to lead and motivate teams to deliver the
  ultimate guest experience.




• Participate
  in a variety of taskforce opportunities across Dorchester Collection and
  events such as Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot.




• Attend
  Finance and Revenue (budget and P&L), Sales, People & Culture,
  Corporate office and guest experience sessions as learning is the
  forefront of each Dorchester Collection hotel.




• Work on
  specific industry and development projects including a personal focus and
  business focus project.




• Attend a
  trip to Switzerland where you will receive a Global Management Certificate
  in Leading and Embracing Organizational Change from Swiss Education
  Group.




• Work
  your way up from front line to a supervisory role and graduate into a
  full-time permanent position at one of our three hotels.

The items shared are the essence of a day in the life of a Food
& Beverage Management Graduate, but we’ll make sure you are provided
with specifics on how we care for our hotel.

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 the opportunity to bring these to life and continue to create
  our legacy.




• Communication
  is what keeps our departments running perfectly. You have great
  communication skills with a strong customer service ethic.




• English
  is the primary language used in our hotel. You can comfortably communicate
  in this language.

What you’ll get

• Complimentary
  Stays: Enjoy complimentary stays with breakfast at
  Dorchester Collection Hotels every year.




• Discounts with ourhotels,
  and benefit from discounts at various high street and online shops




• Employee
  Perks: Enrol from day 1 into the Royal London Private
  Pension scheme (we contribute 8% towards your pension); Benefit from
  seasonal ticket loan, rental deposit scheme, private financial advice, and
  eye care vouchers.




• Training
  and Development: Advance in your career by accessing various
  apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5. We partner
  with outstanding nationally recognised Apprenticeship providers.




• 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 because we
  care about our employees.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. If you need us to do anything to support you during the recruitment process (such as adjustments to how you apply, alternative formats of information, or adjustments to the assessment process itself), please do call People & Culture team on 02073197011 or email PeopleAndCultureLondon.UK@dorchestercollection.com so that we can discuss how we can support you through this process.