Future Leaders Program Australasia Room to have a Great Start Join IHG s graduate management trainee program Linh Son, InterContinental Tegan, Crowne Plaza Kapil, Holiday Inn
Why IHG? Here are a few Great reasons why you should join IHG, one of the world s leading hotel companies! We re a global hotel company with a goal: To create Great Hotels Guests Love. Our Leading Size We have more guest rooms than any other hotel company that s more than 660,000 guest rooms, over 146 million stays per year, and over 4,500 hotels across the globe. Our Great Locations Our hotels occupy prime locations in over 100 countries worldwide. From Mumbai to Manhattan, from Bali to Buenos Aires you ll find us there. Our Famous Brands At IHG, we are proud of and committed to our brands. We call this being Brandhearted. With nine well known hotel brands which range from luxury to limited service, we ve got something for everyone. Our Unique Culture Becoming one of the world s great companies means attracting and keeping the very best people. At IHG we value the individual passions and talents of our people. We create an environment where you can grow, develop and make a difference. That is why IHG makes a commitment to give you room to be yourself. Our Boundless Opportunities With 1,100 hotels in our pipeline, we re growing fast. That s why we place so much emphasis on developing our future leaders. We are committed to matching your ambition by offering you learning opportunities and real world experiences that will accelerate your development.
We re proud to be a leading global hotel company. We re growing fast and this means career opportunities for you and a chance to be part of a dynamic and exciting company that values your passion and enthusiasm. CEO, Asia Middle East & Africa
Why I-Grad? Read on to find out why you should join our I-Grad program I-Grad is a twelve month graduate management trainee program where you ll learn the ins and outs of running a great hotel while developing your capabilities as a future leader. I-Grad programs are offered within Hotel Operations and in 2013 we will also offer some specialised I-Grad programs within the Business Functions of Finance, Sales, Marketing and Human Resources. As an I-Grad you ll: Learn the fundamentals of how the hotel industry works Develop skills and experience in the function of your choice Manage an innovative project from start to finish Receive one-on-one monthly coaching from the hotel s Senior Leaders Gain leadership experience with an internationally recognised hotel brand Be a part of the world s fastest growing international hotel group The 12 month program is defined by three rotations: I-Grad Rotation 1 Rotation 2 Rotation 3 Operations Food and Beverage Operations Front Office Operations Housekeeping Operations Sales Hotel Operations New Business Development Relationship Management Marketing Hotel Operations Marketing Communication ecommerce Human Resources Hotel Operations Talent Development Talent Resourcing Finance Hotel Operations Hotel Accounts Finance and Business Support
This program has truly opened many doors for me. I was given the opportunities and the support that I needed to put me on the fast-track to becoming a leader. Joyce, InterContinental
The Program Gain real world experience in your chosen field Become an effective team leader through IHG s leadership development programs Be responsible for managing a team Set business goals that contribute directly to the hotel
You will start off with an in depth orientation program where you ll learn all about our IHG Ways of Working and then commence your rotations, learning how each department functions within the hotel to contribute to the overall success of the business. I-Grad Operations will see you working across the 3 key operational areas with an additional remote location secondment embedded within the program to provide additional insights and experiences across our hotel portfolio in region. I-Grad programs within business functions will give you an initial rotation within operations to understand the nature of your business support role and will then provide work experience within a range of areas within your selected business function. Along the way you will be supported with a Senior Leader as your coach, complete business focused projects within each rotation and experience learning and development opportunities to build your leadership capability.
Each rotation was fascinating. I got to see the details of the entire hotel. It s like a jigsaw puzzle. You get to see what each individual piece looks like, and then you see how it all fits together. Richard, Crowne Plaza
Each rotation was empowering. It not only gave me responsibilities, but it also created opportunities for me to work on a project that was linked to the business success. This made me feel important, like I was truly a contributing member of the team. Celine, Holiday Inn
Room to have a great start What we offer: Competitive full time graduate salary and great benefits Fast track development, building your leadership capability Career progression into great leadership roles within our hotels and business support functions Two intakes a year, commencing February and August What you need to be successful in your application: I-Grad Operations: A recent Bachelor s Degree or a recent Diploma or Advanced Diploma in Hospitality I-Grad Business Functions: A recent Bachelor s Degree in a relevant associated discipline Intellectual curiosity Excellent interpersonal skills Leadership qualities Passion for the hospitality industry Mobility to move to take up the program and mobility on completion of program (relocation support provided ) What to do next? Visit ihg.jobs Create a profile Search for Graduate Opportunities Submit your application & your resume for the I-Grad Future Leaders program For I-Grad August 2013 - Applications open 1 December 2012 and close 31 January 2013 For I-Grad February 2014 - Applications open 1 June 2013 and close 31 July 2013
Each rotation was motivating. I began to build relationships with my new team, hone my skills in my area of interest, and take on regular responsibilities. Hoc, InterContinental
What do I need to do next? Visit facebook.com/ihgcareers or scan this QR code: Email contact: graduatesaustralia@ihg.com graduatesnz@ihg.com www.ihg.jobs