The power of passion
Discover the world of Red Carnation
No request is too large,
no detail too small
A vision for service excellence.
A passion for generous hospitality.
Two programmes
We offer two management programmes. The first is a 2½ year programme is open to ambitious graduates, with at least 6 months of work experience in hospitality looking to become our General Managers of the future. Our second management programme is open to those without formal qualifications, to people who can demonstrate the passion and desire to succeed in our industry.
Awards
We were so proud to be awarded platinum at the 2020 Global Corporate Investors in People awards and to be awarded the Princess Royal Training Award 2020 for our Graduate Programme, the first hotel company to do so. We were also delighted to be named the Best Graduate Scheme and Highly Commended for the Best Student Placement Scheme at the 2019 Institute of Hospitality Awards, and to be awarded Gold for Hospitality - Overall-Education Programme at the 2017 Travel Weekly Magellan Awards.
Highlights at a glance
• Mentoring support with a key member of the Management or Executive Team
• Experience London and travel around the UK and Ireland
• Formal training with internationally recognised qualifications
• Direct access to Managing Director, Jonathan Raggett
• Staff accommodation in Dorset, Guernsey and Ireland
• Permanent operational management opportunities
Programme focus areas
Programme focus areas: 12 months Rooms Division Training
- Reservations
- Revenue management
- Reception
- Housekeeping
- Guest relations
- Night management
- Concierge
Programme focus areas: 12 months Food and Beverage training
- Fine dining
- Kitchen
- Restaurant service
- Room service
- Bar and lounge
- Conference and banqueting
- Sommelier training (subject to availability)