This September, The Ritz London will launch The Ritz Academy, a structured three or five year supervised programme offering the chance to work alongside one of the most highly skilled teams in the hospitality business. The Ritz Academy will aim to develop its participants into tomorrow’s hospitality leaders, who will have a positive impact within the industry.
Unique opportunity
The Ritz Academy, which will be managed by the Managing Director, Stephen Boxall and the Head of Human Resources, Joanne Meredith, will offer a unique opportunity for successful applicants. The programme will provide both a practical and an academic experience from a highly specialised team, and candidates will be mentored every step of the way. It will be supported by Executive Chef John Williams MBE, Food and Beverage Operations Manager, Simon Girling and the Hotel Manager of The Ritz London, Sal Gowili, and aim to prepare the candidates to realise their full potential and secure a positive foundation for the future.
Three stage programme
The Ritz Academy programme is divided into three stages. Stage one, for the first three years, will involve successful applicants spending six months in each of the following departments: the kitchen; The Ritz Restaurant; The Rivoli Bar; housekeeping; front office and reservations.
Once graduated, students will be given the option to choose a permanent job role within The Ritz London or enrol onto stage two, where they will work for six months in both food and beverage and the rooms division, gaining experience at supervisory level.
Stage three opens up the opportunity for candidates to either work in the rooms division or food and beverage at an assistant manager’s level or continue to gain experience in finance, sales and marketing and human resources.
Applications by Friday 25 July
For the opportunity to join and be trained by one of the world’s most highly skilled team in the hospitality sector, applicants must submit their curriculum vitae in addition to responses to three set questions provided by The Ritz London by Friday 25 July 2014. Those shortlisted will be invited to participate in an assessment centre, including individual and group activities and an individual interview. Successful applicants will commence The Ritz Academy in September 2014.
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About The Ritz London
For over a century, The Ritz has been the benchmark by which other hotels are measured. Perfectly located in a landmark position in the heart of London’s West End, the iconic hotel has long been the hotel of choice for Royalty and aristocracy, dignitaries and countless other discerning guests. Following refurbishment it is sparklingly renewed though still retains the luxurious Louis XVI style interiors, meticulous service, and the exquisite bar and restaurants for which The Ritz name is synonymous.
About The Ritz Restaurant
Since opening in 1906, The Ritz Restaurant has left an indelible impression on all who have dined there. Vast floor to ceiling windows, rich Louis XVI-inspired décor and dazzling garlands of lights reflected in grand mirrored walls combine to create one of the most spectacular interiors in London, as charming by day as by night. The West facing windows overlook The Terrace and The Green Park and, during the day, the sunshine enhances the interior brightness while in the low evening light, the circle of chandeliers and table candelabras create a magical reflection.