Leela Leadership Development Programme

If you have a passion for hospitality, the Leela Leadership Development Programme is your gateway to success. This 15-month programme is built around a world-class curriculum, in partnership with Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) in alliance with Les Roches, coupled with real world training at our iconic properties.

We invite applications for:
General Management Trainee
Housekeeping Management Trainee
Sales Management Trainee
Kitchen Management Trainee 
Revenue Management Trainee
Human Resources Management Trainee

(Graduates with 1 year of work experience in a luxury hotel are eligible)

Applications for Class of 2026 are now open.

Apply now on lldp@theleela.com

Please include:
 Latest CV
 2 Pictures (One close up and one full length)
 A 30-second video about what makes you special - as a link or an email attachment under 25mb.

Leela Leadership Development Programme
The Leela Hyderbad

The Leela Hyderabad is now recruiting

If you are passionate about delivering unparalleled hospitality experiences and being part of an award-winning luxury brand, this is your opportunity to be part of something extraordinary. Explore exciting career opportunities with The Leela and redefine luxury in the heart of Hyderabad.

We welcome all applications for the below departments:

  • Finance
  • Food & Beverage
  • Human Resources
  • Revenue
  • Sales & Marketing
  • PR & Marcom
  • Information Technology
  • Culinary – Executive Chef / Master Chef - Indian & Pan Asian
  • Engineering
  • Front Office
  • Security

To join our team, kindly send your CV to recruitment.tlh@theleela.com

The Leela Palace Service Development Programme

Learn the fine art of delivering bespoke and thoughtfully crafted experiences.
Inviting applications for an 18-month Butler Development Programme curated by UK Butler’s guild owner, Mr. Anthony Holland across all our properties at benchmark salaries. 
Eligible for promotion to an executive at a Leela Hotel post completion of the programme. 
Fresh Hotel Management graduates or experienced Butlers can apply.

Interested candidates, kindly send your CV to careers@theleela.com

Butler Development Programme
Shefs at The Leela

Shefs at The Leela - Culinary Development Programme

Programme Overview:

'Shefs at The Leela' was conceptualized as a platform that appreciates the achievements of women in hospitality and builds a community. The Leela Palaces, Hotels, and Resorts proudly presents a unique opportunity for aspiring women chefs to embark on a journey towards culinary excellence. With this pioneering initiative and the overwhelming response it received, we have evolved this into a structured and certified culinary development programme that will not only serve the need for nurturing diversity and skilled talent within The Leela kitchens but also create a springboard for ambitious women chefs to follow their passions and carve a niche for themselves within the industry.

Programme Structure: 
  • Phase One (12 Months): Designed for freshers - Phase 1 focuses on building a strong foundation in culinary skills and knowledge.
  • Phase Two (12 Months): Advanced - The second phase is devised into 3 distinctive learning stages. It is dedicated to building an advanced culinary adeptness and acumen, under the mentorship of our Executive Chefs. 
Selection Process:

Ladies who have studied hotel management or a reputed culinary programme for a minimum period of one year. One Executive Shef to be targeted by year end 2024.

(Contact for eligibility criteria)

Applications for Class of 2026 are now open.

Application Process: 

Please email your application to careers@theleela.com with the following documents:

  • Latest CV
  • Two pictures (one close-up and one full-length)