Hotels in the Hilton Worldwide network across the GCC have been taking part in the company’s global careers initiative, showcasing the opportunities available to young people.
Throughout this month, hotels in the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Oman have been participating in Careers@Hilton Live: Youth In Hospitality Month, a series of events designed to inform and excite young people looking for employment and to highlight the valuable long-term job prospects and considerable opportunities that are available in the industry.
It is part of Bright Blue Futures, a global program that encourages team members to donate their time and expertise to help young people achieve stability and prepare them for a brighter future.
In the GCC, hotels in seven locations took part in the initiative with a range of local community activity, including:
- A career day at Hilton Abu Dhabi where college students enjoyed discussions with key hotel representatives, who provided insights into the world of hospitality;
- Across the city, students from the European International College for Management were invited to Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi to learn first-hand from industry professionals. Students were also offered the opportunity to shadow top chefs in the hotel’s kitchen for a day;
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- Hilton Dubai Jumeirah invited high school students from across Dubai to gain an insight into hotel operations. From reservations, finance and human resources to F&B and front of house, students attended training sessions with each department to discuss their role in ensuring guest satisfaction;
- Hilton Worldwide hotels in Ras Al Khaimah partnered with Madonna University to provide soon-to-be hospitality graduates with crucial practical experience in hotel management before they officially join the world of work. The hotels also invested in enhancing the students’ professional skill set, through resumé writing and analysis, interview etiquette and mock interview training with hotel team members;
- Young students from Al Ain Junior School were welcomed to Hilton Al Ain for an introduction to hospitality, with interactive competitions throughout the day. The fun event provided exposure to youth candidates in the fields of F&B, front of house, housekeeping and sustainability;
- Jeddah Hilton invited young Saudis from Prince Sultan Hospitality College to develop their skills in the hospitality field for a full day of job shadowing and exploring the hospitality career opportunities. Student guests were also given the opportunity for career counselling with field experts;
- In Madinah, students from Madinah College students were invited to Hilton Madinah to experience first-hand the delights of a hospitality career. The students were offered job shadowing experience across a range of departments including restaurants and kitchen and front office.
Hilton Worldwide Middle East & Africa senior director HR Koray Genckul said: “The future success of our business will rely on the success of the next generation taking full advantage of the extensive opportunities available in the industry.
"In Arabian Peninsula, we are on course to open more than 15 new hotels in the next four years and we will have career vacancies to suit every skill and preference.
“The month-long Careers@Hilton event has provided the perfect platform to highlight the diversity of opportunities on offer and to promote the very best the company can offer its team members."
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