--Face to face: Kempinski's General Managers meet young talents to lobby for careers in the hospitality business.
BEIJING, March 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Where should the journey take you? The Middle East? Turkey or Thailand? To Djibouti, Accra or Mongolia? After successfully hosting the Kempinski Career Day at the Hotel Aiport Munich in 2011 and 2012, the Kempinski Career Day will come to China!
In China, there are ten Kempinski hotels operating and we have signed agreements for a dozen. These are expected in the following two or three years. Kempinski plans to open 30 hotels in China by 2015 and maintain the scale in the following years.
On the first Kempinski Career Day - China at the Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre, a chance is given to approximately 500 ambitious and talented hotel management school graduates, highly motivated young professionals as well as enthusiastic newcomers to kick-start their career in the luxury hospitality business.
However, unlike Career or Recruitment Days with most companies, finding new talents from outside the company is not the major focus. In fact, it is the Internal Candidates, who are the "Stars of the Show." Kempinski has invited 75 young Talents from its hotels in China to Beijing, where they will have the unique opportunity to meet the General Managers and find their next opportunity within another Kempinski hotel.
According to Michael Henssler, Regional President - China, “we understand that people have choices, however we would like to ensure that these choices are from within Kempinski. The hotel industry in China is expanding rapidly and the war for Talent is getting more and more challenging. It is our job as an employer to ensure that our top people are given the priority in regards to promotion and development.”
On March 31, 2012, Members or Kempinski Hotels' Management Board, Top Management and over 25 General Managers will be present to give detailed insight on one of the most dynamic and people-orientated industries there is. In 'speed dating' style, candidates will get to know the hotels' General Managers and with some luck and finesse this could be the beginning of an exciting future with Europe's oldest and most established luxury hotel group. Various presentations throughout the day will give participants the opportunity to learn more about the company as well as the working conditions in the regions Kempinski hotels can be found.
22,500 new recruits are needed internationally - one condition: Interest in new cultures and pioneer spirit
"Our aim is to double our portfolio by 2015," says Reto Wittwer, President and CEO of Kempinski Hotels. "Finding new talent, which will push us further in the future, is and will continue to be our utmost priority. We are looking for candidates who are interested in different cultures, speak various languages and are looking for a bit of an adventure abroad.'
Currently, Kempinski has 72 properties under operation, including landmarks such as the Hotel Adlon Kempinski in Berlin, the Emirates Palace in Abu Dhabi, the Ciragan Palace Kempinski in Istanbul and the Hotel Baltschug Kempinski in Moscow. But there are also outstanding properties in more undiscovered destinations, such as Mongolia or the High Tatras mountains in Slovakia, exotic corners of the world like Ghana and the Seychelles. Kempinski is present in 31 countries worldwide, with new openings ranging from counties in Western and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa as well as China. "If eagerness and talent is combined with a passion for luxury hospitality and a hint of pioneer spirit, chances to have a future with Kempinski are bright", concludes Reto Wittwer.
Numerous entry-level and middle to higher management positions available around the world.
As attractive and diverse as its portfolio are the opportunities for entry level positions. With three- to six-month traineeships complementing college and university courses, and six- to 18-month tailor-made management traineeships after graduation, the sky is the limit for young graduates who wish to join Kempinski. "We constantly work on new training modules and find new ways of making Kempinski even more attractive to students and graduates," explains Henrike Gosemann, Vice President Talent Development. "Young talented people have especially good opportunities to establish themselves within the company and to plan and progress their careers with Kempinski. With some flexibility and interest in new cultures, careers can move forward rather quickly." And the proof is seen everywhere - many of Kempinski's top managers have started their careers at entry level and worked their way up within the company.
Kempinski Career Day 2012 at a glance
When: Saturday, March 31, 2012 Where: Kempinski Hotel Beijing Lufthansa Centre To register: https://yoopay.cn/pay/KempinskiCareerDay
About Kempinski:
Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Kempinski now comprises a portfolio of 72 five-star hotels in 31 countries and continues to add new properties in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. Each one reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts, and prestigious residences. Each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotels.
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