Management Development Program

Riggs Washington DC sits on the iconic downtown corner of Penn Quarter’s 9th and F Street in a historic building once home to Riggs National Bank. Each of the Hotel’s 181 guest rooms offers a playful nod to the building’s legacy. Riggs is home to the all-occasion European brasserie-inspired restaurant Café Riggs, as well as Silver Lyan – a subterranean bar from the internationally acclaimed Ryan Chetiyawardana, also known as Mr Lyan. Design Your Career is Lore Groups Graduate Management Development Program, offering you as a Hospitality Graduate the opportunity to kick start your career in Food and Beverage or Rooms Division, and fast track your experience to nurture you into one of our group’s future leaders. On Design your Career, you will gain in-depth learning, and hands on experience across a range of operational departments, within different properties and even multiple countries. The program runs for 12 months each year from September to August, beginning with two line level rotations for 6 months in one property, followed by two supervisory rotations for 6 months in the second hotel within the region. Throughout your Management Development Program, we will develop your supervisory and management skills through a strategic learning plan and increasing operational responsibility as you progress. As part of the program you will have access to a range of additional development opportunities including; Assigned mentor from the Regional Leadership Team Quarterly one on one time with the Regional General Manager One day shadowing the Regional General Manager or Hotel Manager Social events, building your network with other graduates within the group A unique business focused project to work on within the program A planned program of internal training Emotional intelligence and personality assessment Input into the structure of your program, allowing you to Design your Career Just as Lore Group is a family of independent hotels, bars and restaurants, our people and our guests are a part of our extended family. As with all families, some personalities are bigger than others, and different family members have different strengths. We don’t always agree on everything, but we treat one another with respect, and we see diversity as a strength. So, if you want to kickstart your career on a Management Development Program with a company that focuses on creating a welcoming environment of inclusion and belonging allowing each employee to flourish and fulfil their potential, then apply now to join Design Your Career! Benefits At Riggs Washington DC we are committed to giving our employees the skills and support required to deliver extraordinary experiences, and most importantly, to grow in their careers. On top of this we also like to offer our teams a wide range of benefits including: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (for full-time employees) 6 complimentary nights a year at any Lore Group hotel Lore Group Employee & Immediate Family Rates Lore Group Friend and Family Rates 50% Employee discount and 25% Friends and Family discount at over 800 partner hotels via Lore Discovery 50% discount in Lore Group restaurants and bars 10 Days Vacation - Plus every year an extra day Company Paid Life Insurance 1.5X annual salary Employee Assistance Program Referral Incentive 401K with 5% Match Training and Development Programs Additional perks via United Healthcare Complimentary Employee Meals Employee Recognition programs Equal Employment Opportunity Lore Group does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment based upon race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family responsibilities, genetic information, matriculation, or political affiliation. We will make any reasonable effort to ensure that all applicants and employees receive equal opportunity in personnel matters, including recruiting, selection, training, placement, promotion, wages and benefits, transfers, terminations, and working conditions. Location: Washington, DC Our properties are widely celebrated for their thoughtful design, interesting use of space, engaging restaurants, award-winning bars and the passion of our people. We are passionate about our people and are committed to training, developing, mentoring, and coaching a world-class team to deliver memorable experiences for our guests. As a small, independent group, we are able to offer a personalised career progression on a global stage, with many of our team members having been able to move to our European and American properties, and vice versa, expanding their roles, careers and experiences. We prefer to promote and transfer within our group whenever possible, backed up by tailored training using internal and external resources. We firmly believe our future leaders are alongside us. Click here to discover stories below from Lore Group team members across Amsterdam, London, Washington DC and our group office in London.