INSPIRE – Leadership Development Program – Rooms Division

AccorHotel • Santa Monica, CA

21h • $75,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We invite you to join the world of luxury hospitality at Fairmont Miramar Hotel & Bungalows as part of our Inspire Program in the Rooms division. This 18-month immersive leadership journey is designed to help you grow into a confident, capable first-time leader within Fairmont, making your mark within one of the world's most storied luxury brands. Through a combination of structured cross-exposure, Hotel Executive Committee mentorship, and real-world business impact, you'll build the skills, mindset, and experiences that will shape your career.

Requirements

• A recent graduate with a degree in Hospitality Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Demonstrated passion for luxury hospitality and a strong desire to develop into a future leader in hotel operations.
• Proven leadership potential, evidenced by academic achievements, extracurricular activities, or previous work experience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to connect effectively with diverse groups of people.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to challenges.
• High level of adaptability, resilience, and a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.
• Embrace the Fairmont brand promise and luxury in your role and in all your interactions.
• Foster an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued and respected.
• Create an environment where colleagues are empowered, supported, and recognized.

Responsibilities

• Onboarding & Orientation: Embark on a comprehensive brand and service culture immersion, align on your cross-exposure schedule, and be introduced to your dedicated mentor and division team.
• Cross-Exposure Experience: Broaden your division-specific expertise through hands-on, in-depth operational understanding in different functional areas within your division.
• Business Impact Project: Apply your learning to a real-world business challenge, conceptualizing and executing a project that allows you to showcase your leadership, innovation, and strategic thinking. Enter a global competition to put your project on center stage.
• Hotel Executive Committee Mentorship: Learn from an experienced leader who will help guide your growth, inspire your leadership journey and connect you to the Fairmont values.
• Build your community: Connect with your peer community of Inspire participants from our network of hotels, enhancing your global mindset and support network.
• Build strong relationships and network with Hotel Executive Committee leaders and colleagues across the hotel.
• Continuously develop leadership skills, build business acumen, and contribute to creating exceptional guest experiences.
• Make meaningful impact and drive results within your assigned areas of focus.

Benefits

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates in Accor worldwide for you and your family
• Learning programs through our Academies designed to sharpen your skills
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21
• Career development opportunities with national and international promotion opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree