Graduate Programme
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Position Overview & Specifications
Applications for 2023 are now open
Firmdale Hotels are looking for exceptional people to join its award winning Graduate Management Programme.
The programme is designed to develop candidates into management positions within our international hotel group. This two year experience allows you to work in every department within our boutique hotels and over the course of this personalised programme, you will be given hands on experience within a variety of operational placements, helping you grow in to a future Firmdale leader.
Previous Graduates are now our Front Office Managers, Restaurant Managers, Operations Managers, Deputy General Managers and Directors. Your future within Firmdale could take many exciting directions!
THE PROGRAMME
- 8 months in Rooms Division
- (Housekeeping / Concierge / Nights / Reception / Reservations)
- 8 months in Food and Beverage
- (Room Service / Kitchen / Events / Restaurant / Bar)
- 8 months in Head Office
- ( Sales & Marketing/Purchasing/Finance/Revenue/Events Management/Commercial/ HR)
ABOUT YOU
- As a future leader, you are enthusiastic and willing to develop within all aspects of our business from changing bed linen to reviewing budget forecasts
- A genuine passion for customer service
- Attention to detail
- You must be eligible to work in the UK
BENEFITS INCLUDE
- A £28,500 salary and a pension
- Perkbox - a team member platform which offers a variety of discounts and our reward and recognition programme
- Wage Stream - an employee app to stream your wages before payday
- Flexibility and no split-shifts
- Uniform and meals
- Social events and team activities
- Award winning training opportunities
- Career development
- Wellbeing activities and support
- Firmdale Experience and long service vouchers including Afternoon Tea, dinner for two, Firmdale Film Club and an overnight stay
In addition to this you will benefit from world class training throughout the course of the programme.
Assessment days will take place in April & May.
INDHOTEL
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Programme roles across Firmdale Hotels - Graduate Scheme's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,500 - £28,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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