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GCU Hotel Apprentice Program

Embassy Suites Phoenix Downtown North

10 East Thomas Road
Phoenix, AZ 85012-3114

242 Room All Suite
Managed By Hospitality Ventures Management Group
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Hotel Apprentice Opportunity: Gain Real-World Experience in Hotel Management!
Temporary, Part-Time

About Us:

HVMG sets the standard of excellence as an employer, operator, and trusted partner. Our commitment to our Purpose -- to Be Excellent in all we do so our associates, guests, and partners LOVE us! -- drives us to provide hotel solutions with quality and integrity. Led by a team of hospitality management and real estate experts who have successfully maximized results together for many years, our fully integrated platform of hotel solutions ranges from third-party management to acquisitions and development to project management. We pride ourselves on being one of only a small percentage of third-party managers approved to manage all major full-service brands: Hyatt, Hilton, IHG, and Marriott. Our formula for growth and success is grounded in the cultivation of the industry's best talent and a relentless commitment to our Be Excellent culture. Whether we're acting as third-party managers, joint-venture partners, or just as advisors, HVMG thrives on solving complex challenges with proven strategies that focus on maximizing value.

Position Overview:

The apprentice will build upon their classroom studies through the Hotel Apprentice Program opportunities, learning first-hand about a hotel's operations. The apprentice will be introduced to the Hotel brand and culture. By gaining hands-on experience in the exciting world of hotel management, the apprentice will be better prepared to pursue opportunities post-graduation. The apprentice will learn and gain experience in various hotel departments by rotating through the following departments: Front Desk, Sales, Housekeeping and Laundry, Maintenance, Food and Beverage Service, Night Audit, and Operations Management.

Who Will this Job Appeal To:

  • Must be enrolled at GCU as a Hospitality Management major or minor
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5
  • Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
  • Reliable transportation is required
  • Flexible shifts available from Sunday to Saturday, including potential night and weekend hours
  • 20 hrs per week

Learning Outcomes:

  • Apply theoretical knowledge and skills from GCU coursework to fulfill apprenticeship responsibilities.
  • Gain insight into multiple hotel operational departments to understand their performance expectations.
  • Complete assigned tasks confidently and to the hotel’s standards.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct essential for the assigned responsibilities.
  • Communicate effectively and confidently within each department.
  • Collaborate as part of a professional team.

Start Date: September 30, 2024

End Date: November 24, 2024, or December 15, 2024

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, or disability.  

Posted September 23, 2024

Embassy Suites Phoenix Downtown North

Our Hotel

Our all-suite hotel offers a free made-to-order breakfast and evening reception in the elegant atrium. Located in the Central Corridor, the hotel is just steps away from the Valley Metro Light Rail. As an associate, you will appreciate the newly-renovated work environment, vibrant energy, and variety of guests.

Our Guests Love

Number of Rooms: 242
Event Space Square Footage: 2,106
Dining: Complimentary made-to-order breakfast and evening reception; Salt River Tavern
Amenities: Indoor pool and fitness center
Points of Interest: Phoenix Convention Center, Chase Field, and ASU

Our Associates Love

  • Amazing opportunities for career advancement across HVMG
  • Flexible full-time and part-time schedules
  • Up to 40% earned wages paid BEFORE payday with PayActive
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Full Healthcare Benefits (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
  • 401k Retirement Plan with a guaranteed 4% match and no vesting
  • Hotel and Food & Beverage Discounts and Perks

Careers at HVMG

HVMG is a successful and experienced hotel management company. Over the 20 years since our founding, we've worked with more than 100 hotels in 23 states, from premium branded properties to independent boutiques and resorts.

We are consistently listed among the top management companies in the hotel business, have won multiple Top Workplace awards, and most importantly, are obsessed with putting our associates first.

Our Be Excellent culture is more than just words on a website -- we live and breathe it. As one associate said in an anonymous survey, "This is the best management company I've ever worked for. They walk the talk from the corporate office to the field."

We believe that the hotel business is one of the few industries in which successful career paths can start anywhere on the org chart. You control your destiny, and, if our executives are any indication, today's dishwasher can be tomorrow's Senior Vice President.

HVMG participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law.

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