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Do you have the ambition and potential to become a General Manager?
With our major global presence and ambitious growth plans, Hilton needs to develop a strong cadre of future General Managers for our Owned, Leased & Managed hotels around the world. Elevator is a Development Programme for globally mobile graduates, which will prepare you to be ready for a hotel General Manager position within 5-8 years of completion. It is the first step in our talent management ladder, offering accelerated development into a first management position followed by a fast-track, structured career path with ongoing development to help you to maximize your future potential with us. It is a globally consistent program, managed on a regional basis.
What Does the Elevator Programme Cover?
The Elevator programme is designed to give you the foundation and knowledge to kick start your journey to becoming a General Manager through a broad learning experience across all core functions of the hotel.
Initially, it is an 18-month programme which includes two placements (each lasting 9 months) in two different countries and/or regions. The aim of this fast-track scheme is to develop our future General Managers within 5-8 years overall, including the initial 2 placements. It includes:
- Structured group orientation
- Tailored work experience in all functions, taking account of any previous experience
- Formal off-the-job learning in a range of business disciplines
- Virtual classrooms and Hilton University e-modules
- Two major business projects
- A personal "mentor" for the initial 18 months, (typically a seasoned General Manager)
- A personal “life-long sponsor” for the entire duration of the programme, typically a (Senior)Vice President
- A values based personal development plan
- Regular career development reviews
What are the Learning Benefits?
By completing the Elevator programme you will build critically important technical, business and leadership skills that will form the foundation of your future career as a General Manager.
The blend of on-the-job experience, off–the-job development and learning, and the support and sponsorship of our business leaders will be an invaluable experience.
Application Criteria: Please be informed that only candidates who meet all below criteria will be shortlisted for this specific intake:
- You have a genuine ambition to become a General Manager of a hotel
- You graduated between 2022 & 2023 with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
- You are available to start full time employment as of the 1st of September 2023
- You hold a European, Middle Eastern and/or African passport or have right to work within the EMEA region, and are willing/able to relocate internationally as required by Hilton. If you don't have right to work within the EMEA region, please note that we also offer great programmes in the Caribbean and Latin Americas (CALA) and the Greater China & Mongolia (GCM) regions.
- You are fluent in English to business level. A second modern language would be considered an advantage, although is not essential
Prior experience working in a hotel or hospitality role would be considered an advantage, although not essential
If you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this industry leading programme, please apply online on or before Sunday 01 January 2023.
Selection Process
There is a rigorous selection process that includes online tests, video based interviews, and an Assessment Centre which will take place towards the end of Q1, 2023. This not only helps us to identify the right candidates, but if you are selected it is the start of your personal development journey with Hilton. You will receive detailed feedback after every selection step.
