Training & Development
Your Development Inspires Us
You are the talented individuals who bring our beautiful performance to life. In return, we are committed to doing all that we can to support your learning and professional growth. Through our commitment to employee training and development, we bring together in-house experts, world-leading partners and external facilitators to help you hone your craft.
Throughout your hospitality career with Kempinski, our comprehensive development programmes equip individuals with the necessary knowledge, skills and vision for today’s hospitality landscape. Our programmes are designed to help you forge the skills you need to progress to the next chapter, utilising your unique skills and interests and steering you in the right direction on your journey to becoming tomorrow’s leaders.
To become a future leader in hospitality, a blend of learning, experience and practice is essential. Our Flourish development programme has been designed to empower young talent, shaping your leadership journey while providing invaluable operational experience and relevant leadership competencies. Over 18 months, you will embark on a transformative journey, combining theoretical learning with hands-on experience. This immersive approach sharpens leadership skills and prepares you for a successful transition into middle management roles.
As Kempinski expands across the globe, the Senior Leadership Development Programme identifies and nurtures the next generation of corporate and regional leaders who will shape the next chapters in the Kempinski story. Designed to elevate the strategic capabilities of our General Managers, this programme equips leaders with the tools and knowledge to navigate complex challenges and seize opportunities through a set of insightful modules that cover analysis, strategic thinking and effective decision-making.
Proven hoteliers whose skills have been finessed across operational departments can join a fast-track general manager development programme, designed to prepare the next generation of leaders to take the helm at new and existing Kempinski hotels. The Succession programme accelerates the growth of high-potential Executive Assistant Managers and Hotel Managers. This 12-month intensive journey includes tailored development plans, intensive training and mentorship from experienced senior GMs, preparing aspiring leaders for their first General Manager role.
Kempinski training and development programmes provide you with all the skills you need to excel and give you the opportunity to fast-track your growth towards a leading role within the Kempinski family
Our training and development offerings are designed in partnership with world-leading organisations including Cornell University, Lobster Ink and Global English, and are unique to Kempinski. Through language training, continuous learning and innovative leadership programmes, we believe in providing our people with inspired opportunities to develop and grow, and the freedom to craft a tailor-made career with Kempinski and meet their full potential.