- Location
- 53 Park Lane, Mayfair (View map)London W1K 1QAUK
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Industry
- Luxury Hospitality & Experiential Travel
- Posted
- Nov 3, 2026
About Dorchester Collection
Dorchester Collection operates hotels including The Dorchester in London, Hôtel Plaza Athénée and Le Meurice in Paris, and The Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles County. Its properties hire across rooms, restaurants, kitchens, engineering and guest services.
The Food and Beverage Management Graduate joins Dorchester Collection’s one-year Ultimate Leader Programme, completing two six-month operational rotations and gaining experience across its UK hotels. The programme includes leadership mentoring, training, projects and events, with progression from a front-line position to a supervisory role and a full-time permanent position at one of three hotels; an extended 18-month town-and-country option with accommodation support is also available.
Role & Responsibilities
- Complete two six-month rotations in operational departments within the Food and Beverage division over the 12-month programme, depending on programme choice.
- Create exceptional guest experiences by drawing on a vibrant personality and expertise, supporting guests across Food and Beverage or Rooms.
- Receive mentorship from the Executive Committee for networking, support and guidance towards becoming a leader.
- Work with the Learning and Development team through regular one-to-one sessions, training and workshops to develop leadership skills and the ability to motivate teams to deliver the guest experience.
- Participate in taskforce opportunities across Dorchester Collection and at events including Chelsea Flower Show and Royal Ascot.
- Attend learning sessions covering Finance and Revenue, including budgeting and profit and loss, Sales, People and Culture, the Corporate office and guest experience.
- Complete industry and development projects, including a personal-focus project and a business-focus project.
- Travel to Switzerland to receive a Global Management Certificate in Leading and Embracing Organizational Change from Swiss Education Group.
- Progress from a front-line role to a supervisory role and graduate into a full-time permanent position at one of the three hotels.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate in Hospitality and Tourism or a similar field, with a strong interest in developing a career in hospitality.
- Strong communication skills and a customer-service ethic.
- Comfortable communicating in English.
Skills
Education
Recent graduate in Hospitality and Tourism or a similar field.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in London, England, UK.
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Benefits
Complimentary annual stays with breakfast at Dorchester Collection hotels; hotel and high-street and online shopping discounts; enrolment in the Royal London Private Pension scheme from day one, with an 8% employer contribution; seasonal ticket loan; rental deposit scheme; private financial advice; eye-care vouchers; access to apprenticeships from Level 2 to Hospitality Degree Level 5; social events; £1,000 referral bonus; immediate wellbeing advice; accommodation support for the extended 18-month programme.
Culture
Each hotel has its own kitchens, service teams and history. In Paris, for example, a sommelier at Le Relais Plaza works at Hôtel Plaza Athénée, while the pastry team at Le Meurice prepares work for a different house.
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