South East Asia Management Trainee 2025 - Singapore
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences for all who walk through our doors, join the Hilton family as a Management Trainee at one of our Hilton hotels in Singapore, namely the Conrad Centennial Singapore, the Conrad Singapore Orchard, the Hilton Singapore Orchard, and the Hilton Garden Inn Serangoon Singapore!
The South East Asia Management Trainee Program aims to groom the next generation of hotel leaders in operational departments. As a Management Trainee, you will learn all aspects of general hotel operations and skills needed to assume a management position in the future. You will participate in a general hotel rotation through all departments and finish with a discipline specialization.
What will I be doing?
The South East Asia Management Trainee Program is an 18-month program defined by three distinct phases:
- Phase 1: Explore (4 months) - You will be rotated to all departments to get a quick understanding of hotel operations.
- Phase 2: Experience (8 months) - You will proceed to select a specialized Operational Department, namely "Front Office", "Housekeeping", or "Food & Beverage", for focused training to deepen your technical skills.
- Phase 3: Excel (6 months) - You will be given supervisory duties and responsibilities and there will be a cross-exposure opportunity in a different hotel within or outside your host country.
Upon graduation, you can expect a work placement as an entry-level manager (or equivalent based on your performance) at your host hotel or one of our Hilton hotels in Singapore.
What benefits will I receive?
A world of opportunities and rewards awaits the successful candidate:
- A competitive starting salary that sets you up for success in the industry
- Exclusive travel perks with our industry-leading Go Hilton Team Member Travel Program—score special rates starting at just $40 USD per night and generous discounts on dining offerings at Hilton properties worldwide
- Make a meaningful impact through our Environment, Social and Governance - Travel with Purpose. Learn more about our initiatives and how we are making a difference: https://esg.hilton.com/
- Unlock your potential with free access to world-class development programs including courses from Harvard Manage Mentor and LinkedIn Learning
What are we looking for?
A Management Trainee serving Hilton Brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviors, skills, and values that follow:
- Bachelor's Degree in any discipline or a 3-year diploma education in hospitality and tourism or its equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to delivering high levels of customer service.
- Ability to adapt to a range of different work situations.
- Both an independent worker and a team player.
- Able to travel when required and regionally mobile.
This position is open to Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents. Please note that work permit and Skilled/Employment pass sponsorship, including for current work permit, Skilled/Employment pass holders or Long-Term Visit Pass holders with a Pre-Approved Letter of Consent for Work in Singapore, are not available for this role.
Recruitment Timeline:
- Application for this position is open until 30 April 2025.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to an in-person assessment. The in-person assessment will take place on a specific date in July 2025 and candidates must be available to attend the assessment. Final details of the assessment will be informed via email by early June 2025.
- The successful candidate must be available to commence the Program on 1 September 2025.
What will it be like to work for Hilton?
Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!