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Hotel Management Graduate Programme 2027 in Galway

On-site in Leonardo Hotel Galway·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 22 Oct)

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On-site, Leonardo Hotel Galway
Contract
Fixed-term, full-time hours

Skills

Nice to have

Leonardo Hotels is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Galway.

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • A degree in any of the following disciplines; Hotel/Leisure/Tourism or International Hospitality
  • Ideally, you will have previously worked in an operational role in Hotels, Leisure or Tourism

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Special rates on Leonardo Hotel rooms across the UK & Europe

  • Company-wide recognition scheme: you could earn vouchers to spend on a wide range of high street shops

  • Talent referral scheme

  • Thank You Week: from ice cream trucks to yoga classes and lots in between!

  • Wellbeing Calendar

  • Ongoing job-related training programmes with clear paths for progression

The role

Be Yourself - Be a Bold Team Player - Be Leonardo
Once you're part of the team, you're part of the Leonardo community of over 55 hotels across the UK & Ireland!

With over 59 hotels in the UK & Ireland and over 300 worldwide, and award-winning L&D offerings, we have exciting opportunities to not only take part in our graduate programme but also grow within an ever-expanding company to achieve your career goals with the support of our L&D programmes.

The Graduate Programme

What you'll do

  • Exposed to as much of the hotel operation as possible through departmental rotation and relationship with Deputy General Manager or Operations Manager
  • Early focus on the Duty Manager role and responsibilities within the first 3-6 months

What we are looking for?

  • A passion for genuine hospitality
  • A proactive, positive and resilient attitude
  • Flexibility on placement location to get the best out of your programme

What's in it for you?

  • 18-month Management Development Programme
  • Extensive personal and professional development
  • Support of industry professionals with a dedicated mentor along with a programme sponsor.

Hiring process

  • Apply online here today!
  • Applications close March 2027
  • We will be in touch by April 2027
  • You will take part in a 2-step process - 1 assessment centre and if successful, a final interview with the General Manager of your placement hotel
  • Opportunities to start with us from August/September with the graduate programme commencing November 2027

About Leonardo Hotels

Leonardo Hotels is a major hotel group operating 315+ hotels with 56,000+ rooms across 137 destinations in 21 countries in Europe and Israel. Its brand family includes Leonardo Hotels, Leonardo Royal Hotels, Leonardo Boutique Hotels, NYX Hotels by Leonardo, and Leonardo Limited Edition, alongside other Fattal Group brands such as Jurys Inn and Herods. The group positions itself around genuine hospitality, serving both business and leisure travellers with centrally located hotels, meetings and events facilities, and the AdvantageCLUB loyalty programme.

Founded
1998

In their own words

About the company & team

Just about to graduate or graduated last year and wondering what's next?

  • 18-month Management Development Programme
  • The programme is a challenging mix of work experience, off the job learning and self-learning
  • Fixed term contract with the aim of securing a permanent management role by the end of the programme.

Some of the perks our Hotel Management Graduate Programme 2027 could enjoy include:

We're committed to creating a workplace where every individual-regardless of background, identity, or lived experience-is welcomed, valued, and respected for who they are. Belonging means embracing our differences and ensuring everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered.

Why come join us as a Hotel Management Graduate Programme 2027?

We look after our colleagues just as well as we look after our guests. Our regular Learning Bites, "Come Join Us Guest Care" training and Wellbeing webinars all help your progress with us. With support on tap, top-notch practical training and clear progression you'll be on track for a brilliant future in Hospitality!

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