Manager in Training - University of Central Florida Hospitality Students

Drury Hotels • Saint Louis, MO

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About The Position

University of Central Florida Hospitality Students Property Location: 13075 Manchester Rd - St. Louis, Missouri 63131 You belong at Drury Hotels. Getting a job is just the beginning. Finding a place where you belong is what truly matters. Who you are and what you do makes a difference at Drury Hotels. There's a place for you here today and tomorrow. Drury Hotel's Manager in Training Program (MIT) offers recent college graduates an intensive fourteen-week program designed to prepare them for a permanent role as a hotel manager at one of our more than 150 hotels in 30 states. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a close-knit, family-owned company and kick start your career. As a recent college graduate, you'll gain hands-on hotel experience at one of our top-performing hotels. During the program, you will report directly to the General Manager and be paired with a mentor to guide you throughout the training. The fourteen-week program offers comprehensive training in all aspects of hotel operations, including guest services, night audit, laundry and housekeeping, food and beverage, administration and management. You’ll gain hands-on experience in front-line positions before transitioning to administrative roles, management training and responsibilities, including serving as Manager on Duty. Upon successfully completing the program, you may be presented with an opportunity to step into a supervisory or management role that matches your unique strengths and skills. We are looking for candidates who meet the following qualifications to apply for our program:

Requirements

• 100% relocatable after completion of program
• Must be 21 years of age when program starts
• Nine months of prior work experience (hotel or restaurant preferred)
• Prior leadership experience (at work or in the classroom environment)
• College seniors graduating with a Bachelor's Degree in hospitality, business, or a related field
• Energetic and personable individual with a passion for creating memorable guest experiences
• Dedicated team player who thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment
• Graduates can apply for the program for up to one year post-graduation

Nice To Haves

• Nine months of prior work experience (hotel or restaurant preferred)

Benefits

• Quarterly bonuses up to $3200/year (we succeed together!) based on hotel results
• Flexible scheduling, paid time off, hotel discounts and free room nights
• Mentorship, cross-training, development plans, management training, and more-over 200 internal promotions this year
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, life, disability and Team Member Assistance Program
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Ranked among Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2025

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees