Voyage Graduate Leadership Development Program United Kingdom

The Voyage Global Leadership Development Program

Voyage: Training tomorrows leaders today
Marriott International welcomes recent university graduates to experience the career development adventure of a lifetime and a world of leadership opportunities. Our global leadership development program Voyage propels participants on a mentored learning-inspired journey to prepare you for a successful career. Voyage is a full-time paid development program. As an associate and trainee youll build upon the skills you developed in school by participating in real world assignments.

Ready to embark
To become a Voyage participant you must have graduated with a degree from a university or hotel school within the last 2 years ie. on or after March 2024.

Other qualifications include:

Bachelors degree or equivalent higher level education required (Associates degree acceptable for Culinary)

Superior critical-thinking & interpersonal communication skills

The ability to foster relationships & work collaboratively

The ability to self-manage & be a self-starter

A real desire for personal & professional growth

We cannot provide visa sponsorship for Voyage in the UK

Those currently enrolled in a college/university with an expected graduation date within 12 months of the date of application may also be considered.

About the journey
Voyage is an elite award-winning program that provides a combination of hands-on discipline-specific training and a leadership-focused curriculum. The program takes place at a Marriott International managed hotel not a classroom and is offered in 50 countries.

Voyage is available in the following locations and disciplines:

United Kingdom London and Ware

• Culinary (7%)

You will step into the kitchen operations and get ready to lead your own kitchen team in the future.
Kitchen experience is required. Depending on your previous experience we would want you to step into a Demi Chef de Partie role. For the March 2026 intake weve got opportunities in one of our luxury brands and one of our select service brands. Very different kitchen operations! So well work with successful candidates to find what would suit them best.

• Finance (3%)

You will immerse yourself and rotate through the various finance disciplines in hotels including; accounts payable income auditor accounts receivable general ledger accounting financial planning & analysis and more.
During Voyage you will get the opportunity to complete mini rotations in different departments of a hotel. Besides a passion for finance we are looking for candidates with an interest to learn more about hotel operations as well.

• Rooms Operations (43%)

Room Operations in hotels exist out of; Front Desk Guest Experience Concierge Services but also Housekeeping. Youll spend most of your time in Front of House/the Front Desk - but we do find it incredibly important that you also understand the importance of the strong relationship between Front of House and Housekeeping. That means you will spend time with the Housekeeping department to build a strong foundation of leadership and full Room Operations understanding. Remember Rooms is where most of the money is made in hotels! So building on this experience will be incredibly valuable for a future hotel leadership role.

• Food & Beverage (47%)

Food & Beverage is a very dynamic department and youll be up on your feet a lot! Our Food & Beverage services very per hotel and would typically involve you rotating across the restaurant(s) lounge bar and we do like for you to spend some time in event operations as well. Depending on your experience we want to make sure you are operationally trained before taking on added responsibilities of a supervisor and beyond.

Whats important to remember no matter which department you are in - what you put in is what you get out!
Voyage is a leadership development programme but we do expect you to show you are ready to take on those added responsibilities. Proactivity open communication and teamwork are all crucial in performing and showcasing you are ready for your next step.

When you join Voyage you gain access to Marriotts senior leaders and coaches and have many opportunities to stand out. Youll participate in mini-rotations across the disciplines to learn firsthand how to manage various hotel functions and to connect with current and former Voyage participants through our social collaboration tools. Each individuals Voyage journey is unique spanning 12-18 months dependent upon your career interests passions goals and location. Youll immediately be immersed in our rich culture and portfolio of global brands to learn how Marriott sets the standard of industry excellence.

The experience youll gain
Voyage participants learn by doing! Youll be fully immersed in the day-to-day operations of a hotel. If accepted into this elite program you will:

Cultivate customer relationships

Be a champion for innovation within the organization

Get exposure to managing projects & people

Improve processes & pitch new initiatives through your Voyage project

Take on special projects that will draw upon all your training

Destination: Marriott leadership
Youll participate in management meetings and collaborate with Voyage participants worldwide. Youll be expected to solve challenges as well as offer ideas and innovative solutions. You will also have an opportunity to provide feedback on your curriculum and have an impact on future Voyage hires experiences. After graduation youll be well-prepared to pursue your passion and take on new challenges. Many program graduates are ready to step into a Marriott supervisory or entry-level management role right away because the program has provided a foundation for future leadership.

Application Process

Online Application (closes the last week of October)

HireVue Video Interview

Management Assessment

Tell Us More About You Form to get to know you and your preferences better

Voyage Discovery Day which is our group selection event. We will host an in-person event in London in the first two weeks of November. If you cannot attend in-person we will host a virtual option around that same time.

Final Interview between mid and end November

Marriott Associates

Previous Interns at Marriott Current Interns Part Time Associates Dual students are encouraged to apply provided they meet the above-mentioned criteria. If you are currently a full-time associate at Marriott International please speak to your HR Team or email

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