Regal Hotels’ Future Leaders Program

Regal Hotels’ Future Leaders Program

Company and Program Overview:

Regal Hotels International (RHI) is an internationally renowned hotel group with over 8,200 rooms and approximately 60 restaurants and bars. As one of Hong Kong’s largest hotel and banquet operators with 12 hotels and over 100 function rooms, Regal Hotels International has always put sustainability at the heart of its business. Since opening Hong Kong's first carbon-neutral hotel in 2010, RHI is committed to pioneering sustainable hotel development while investing in innovation & business transformation. Our vision is to develop a global network of smart green hotels for Eco-conscious travellers and innovators.

Looking ahead, we are seeking to recruit college seniors and young professionals as management trainees to join our Future Leaders Program. Those who are selected to join the program will have the opportunity to work under different functions for the next 12-18 months at both property and corporate levels. For our 2024 cohort, up to 10 applicants will be enrolled, broken down into 4 areas of concentration: Operations, Sales, Sustainability, Accounting and Finance.

Irrespective of areas of focus, through a rigorous rotational program, these future leaders of green hospitality will gain an in-depth understanding of hotel operations , develop essential leadership skills and build hands-on experiences in different departments.

Those who have successfully completed the program are expected to become department heads in 1-2 years. Exceptional graduates from our Future Leaders Program will become a General Manager at one of our hotels in 3-5 years.

Key Responsibilities:

· Build strong knowledge base of the hotel industry through group’s lens of various brands and operating environments in and outside Hong Kong

· Contribute to day-to-day operations by rotating through various departments in order to excel in SOPs, service standards and best practices, while elevating service skills and team leader capabilities

· Attend internal and external training, workshops, and management meetings to develop leadership skills

· Lead and execute key projects, resulting in improved customer experience and hotel operations; focused on customer relationship management and business development skills as well as project management and problem-solving capabilities

· Gain an in-depth understanding of supply chain and ecosystem; building up communication and coordination skills cantered on teamwork and general management

· Stay abreast of latest trend and tech in the hotel industry, fostering innovative thinking

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in hotel management, business administration, or related field

· Passionate about the hospitality industry with a long view

· Possess a warm and cheerful personality, be flexible and resilient; great communicator with strong emotional intelligence

· Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with guests and colleagues at all levels, with a strong sense of teamwork and potentials to lead

· Committed to service excellence; motivated to go above and beyond to exceed customer expectations

· Strong interest in environmental sustainability and green practices; advocate of sustainable development practices in the hotel industry

· Good command of English and Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin)

What We Offer:

1. Comprehensive Training: Customized training program (12-18 months) covering all aspects of hotel management, ranging from select service to affordable luxury.

2. Continuous Learning: Opportunities to participate in external courses, certification programs, and global hospitality conferences and events.

3. 1-to-1 Mentorship: A dedicated mentor (Member of Hotel Executive Committee or Function Heads) to support your career growth.

4. Leadership Engagement: Ongoing communication with corporate and/or hotel executives in formats like luncheons, sharing sessions and CSR activities.

5. Performance Evaluation: Recurring and continuous assessments to track your progress as well as 1-on-1 career coaching.

6. Career Development: "Fast track" opportunity to advance your career into a senior hotel management role with an international mindset within 3 years.

How to Apply:

Please submit your full resume and cover letter to ******, indicating your choice of focus area, with "Applying for Future Leaders Program" as the email subject.