As a General Management Trainee (GMT), you will embark on a structured development journey aimed at grooming you into a future General Manager. Through a range of experiential learning, you will acquire cross-functional exposure across departments such as Operations, Sales, Housekeeping, and Revenue Management.

Key Responsibilities

Rotational Training

Participate in structured rotations across departments—Operations, Housekeeping, Sales, Food & Beverage, and others.

On-the-Job Excellence

Contribute to daily hotel operations while being mentored by department heads and functional leaders.

Capstone Projects

Design and deliver strategic, real-world projects that address current business challenges within the property.

Performance Assessments

Engage in continuous evaluations through performance reviews, feedback sessions, and programme assessments.

Learning Modules & Workshops

Attend classroom sessions, webinars, and expert-led workshops focused on global hospitality competencies and leadership.

Campus Immersion

Experience immersive learning at ISH’s Gurugram campus through expert faculty-led sessions and applied learning exposure. The Leela +1 cms.theleela.com

Professional Development

Develop core leadership, communication, and critical thinking skills to prepare for managerial responsibilities.

Programme Benefits

Fast-Track Career Growth

Graduates are accelerated into Assistant Manager roles, with potential to ascend to General Manager over roughly 12–13 years cms.theleela.com .

Mentorship & Networking

Learn from experienced professionals and industry experts across The Leela Group.

Holistic Development

Cultivate both functional and behavioral competencies tailored to luxury hospitality.

Brand Exposure

Gain exposure to The Leela’s legacy, values, and ethos—rooted in “Atithi Devo Bhava” (Guests are God) The Leela cms.theleela.com .

Eligibility & Application Requirements

Educational Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality Management or a closely related field.

Work Experience

Minimum of 1 year working experience in a luxury hotel environment The Leela cms.theleela.com .

Key Attributes

Strong leadership potential, excellent communication skills, and a passion for luxury hospitality.

Application Package

Updated CV

Two photographs (one close-up and one full-length)

30-second video highlighting what makes you unique—either as a link or attachment under 25MB