Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program - United Kingdom

Job Summary

The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program

Voyage: Training tomorrow’s leaders today
Marriott International welcomes recent university graduates to experience the career development adventure of a lifetime and a world of leadership opportunities. Our global leadership development program, Voyage, propels participants on a mentored, learning-inspired journey to prepare you for a successful career. Voyage is a full-time, paid development program. As an associate and trainee, you’ll build upon the skills you developed in school by participating in real world assignments.

• Ready to embark?
• To become a Voyage participant, you must have graduated with a degree from a university or hotel school within the last 2 years ie. on or after March 2024. 

Other Qualifications Include:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent higher level education required (Associates degree acceptable for Culinary)
• Superior critical-thinking & interpersonal communication skills
• The ability to foster relationships & work collaboratively
• The ability to self-manage & be a self-starter
• A real desire for personal & professional growth
• We cannot provide visa sponsorship for Voyage in the UK

Those currently enrolled in a college/university with an expected graduation date within 12 months of the date of application may also be considered.

About the journey
Voyage is an elite, award-winning program that provides a combination of hands-on, discipline-specific training and a leadership-focused curriculum. The program takes place at a Marriott International managed hotel, not a classroom, and is offered in 50+ countries. 

Voyage is available in the following locations and disciplines:

United Kingdom, London and Ware

• Culinary (7%)

You will step into the kitchen operations and get ready to lead your own kitchen team in the future.
Kitchen experience is required. Depending on your previous experience, we would want you to step into a Demi Chef de Partie role. For the March 2026 intake we've got opportunities in one of our luxury brands, and one of our select service brands. Very different kitchen operations! So we'll work with successful candidates to find what would suit them best. 

• Finance (3%)

You will immerse yourself and rotate through the various finance disciplines in hotels including; accounts payable, income auditor, accounts receivable, general ledger accounting, financial planning & analysis, and more.
During Voyage you will get the opportunity to complete mini rotations in different departments of a hotel. Besides a passion for finance, we are looking for candidates with an interest to learn more about hotel operations as well.  

• Rooms Operations (43%)

Room Operations in hotels exist out of; Front Desk, Guest Experience, Concierge Services, but also Housekeeping. You'll spend most of your time in Front of House/the Front Desk - but we do find it incredibly important that you also understand the importance of the strong relationship between Front of House and Housekeeping. That means you will spend time with the Housekeeping department to build a strong foundation of leadership and full Room Operations understanding. Remember, Rooms is where most of the money is made in hotels! So building on this experience will be incredibly valuable for a future hotel leadership role.

• Food & Beverage (47%)

Food & Beverage is a very dynamic department and you'll be up on your feet a lot! Our Food & Beverage services very per hotel and would typically involve you rotating across the restaurant(s), lounge, bar, and we do like for you to spend some time in event operations as well. Depending on your experience, we want to make sure you are operationally trained before taking on added responsibilities of a supervisor and beyond.

What's important to remember, no matter which department you are in - what you put in, is what you get out!
Voyage is a leadership development programme, but we do expect you to show you are ready to take on those added responsibilities. Proactivity, open communication and teamwork are all crucial in performing and showcasing you are ready for your next step.

When you join Voyage, you gain access to Marriott’s senior leaders and coaches and have many opportunities to stand out. You’ll participate in mini-rotations across the disciplines to learn firsthand how to manage various hotel functions and to connect with current and former Voyage participants through our social collaboration tools. Each individual’s Voyage journey is unique, spanning 12-18 months dependent upon your career interests, passions, goals, and location. You’ll immediately be immersed in our rich culture and portfolio of global brands to learn how Marriott sets the standard of industry excellence.

The experience you’ll gain
Voyage participants learn by doing! You’ll be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a hotel.  If accepted into this elite program, you will:

• Cultivate customer relationships
• Be a champion for innovation within the organization
• Get exposure to managing projects & people
• Improve processes & pitch new initiatives through your Voyage project
• Take on special projects that will draw upon all your training

Destination: Marriott leadership
You’ll participate in management meetings and collaborate with Voyage participants worldwide. You’ll be expected to solve challenges, as well as offer ideas and innovative solutions. You will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on your curriculum and have an impact on future Voyage hires’ experiences. After graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue your passion and take on new challenges. Many program graduates are ready to step into a Marriott supervisory or entry-level management role right away, because the program has provided a foundation for future leadership.

Application Process

• Online Application (closes the last week of October)
• HireVue Video Interview

• Management Assessment

• ‘Tell Us More About You’ Form to get to know you and your preferences better
• Voyage Discovery Day, which is our group selection event. We will host an in-person event in London in the first two weeks of November. If you cannot attend in-person, we will host a virtual option around that same time.
• Final Interview between mid and end November

Marriott Associates

Previous Interns at Marriott, Current Interns, Part Time Associates, Dual students are encouraged to apply provided they meet the above-mentioned criteria. If you are currently a full-time associate at Marriott International, please speak to your HR Team or email voyageemea@marriott.com

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