Hilton to fill 1,000 new UK&I roles

Hilton has announced it is offering more than 1,000 new roles across its hotels in the UK and Ireland, as it embraces business growth and while travel strengthens with easing restrictions.

With nine new hotel openings planned for 2022, including Hampton by Hilton Bath City, Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone and Lost Property St. Paul’s London, Curio Collection by Hilton, the company said it anticipates growing demand as international travel resumes.

The hiring announcement follows a “strong year” for recruitment at Hilton in 2021, despite the continued shifting of Covid restrictions. Over the past 12 months Hilton said it welcomed nearly 4,000 new team members across the UK and Ireland, including 38 through the UK government’s Kickstart scheme to help 16–24-year-olds into work.

Hilton said it is offering a variety of roles across different job levels, from entry level opportunities such as food and beverage assistants, to managerial roles like conference and banquet directors.

Julie Baker, UK&I vice president operations, Hilton said: “Whether you’re looking for better flexibility, career progression or want to embrace something completely new, Hilton truly prides itself on creating an award-winning workplace culture where team members are nurtured and can thrive. We are utterly thrilled to see the green shoots of recovery and welcome all prospective candidates to apply online, and find out more about the many varied opportunities available.”

By working with organisations such as Foxes Academy, Springboard, the Armed Forces, as well as participating in the Kickstart scheme, Hilton added it is constantly widening its talent pool and working towards an even more diverse workforce.

After almost 100 apprentices joined in 2021, Hilton aims to recruit another 350 apprentices over the course of this year, with 30 apprenticeships currently on offer across areas including front desk, food and beverage, and housekeeping.