Spring 2027 Management Development Program - Escondido, CA

Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk
Escondido, CA

Salary $54,500 annually ($26.20 hourly) + $2,000 sign on bonus

Program Overview

The Management Development Program offers a combination of learning activities, task-based assignments, practical work experience, and the ability to practice and developed leadership skills. Participants will also be partnered with a dedicated mentor/sponsor who will assist them with navigating the program.

  • 12-month program rotating through multiple departments to ensure a comprehensive understanding of Resort Operations.
    • Departments include – Front Office, Housekeeping, Recreation, Safety & Security, Food & Beverage, and Facilities.
  • Curriculum contains Department Focused checklists with weekly focus areas.
  • Opportunity to interact with owners, guests and associates while building operational expertise.

Program Requirements

  • Candidates will need to have earned a bachelor’s degree by the time they begin the program.  Preferred degree in Hospitality or Hotel/Restaurant Management.  Business and Hospitality minor will also be considered.
  • Candidates should be recent graduates within the current semester or up to one-year post graduation.
  • Prior hospitality or resort operations experience preferred.

Perks and Benefits

  • Enjoy special rates and perks at Hyatt Vacation Ownership properties—for associates, family, and friends.  
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Relocation assistance where applicable
  • Competitive Salary and Sign-On Bonus (vary by location)

About Our Company

Find your place — and have fun along the way. As you prepare to set out in your professional life, connect with a growing company that puts people first and knows how to have fun.  And fun just happens to be our business at Hyatt Vacation Ownership.    

Our Culture 

  • We are devoted to the personal development of our associates.    
  • Our business is built on establishing long-lasting relationships with our customers.   
  • We hold ourselves to the highest moral and ethical standards.   
  • We champion innovation.    
  • We” always supersedes “me.”   
  • A strong focus on our responsibility for environmental sustainability and community involvement.   
  • Dedication to Inclusion and Diversity. Diverse backgrounds and perspectives have always made us better together.   

No deadline to submit an application due to ongoing application acceptance.

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Hyatt Vacation Club at The Welk

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Family-Friendly Resort Accommodations In San Diego

The Welk is a world unto its own, nestled on 450 sprawling acres in the hills of Escondido. Make a splash in one of eight swimming pools, tee off on two golf courses, and enjoy family games in the sport yard. Treat yourself to a pampering massage at the on-site spa and grab a bite at multiple on-site eateries. San Diego’s banner attractions, including the San Diego Zoo and Temecula wineries, are just a short drive away. With our INSPIRED For You™ program, participate in exciting adventures like a sunset bike cruise, escape room, and more.