Accelerate Your Hospitality Career with Our Management Development Program

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Date Published/Updated: 04/18/2025
Author: Heidi Fendos
Location: Sevierville, TN.

Are you passionate about hospitality and ready to take your career to the next level? If you answered yes – this opportunity is for you!

Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, the parent company for Soaky Mountain Waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies has a 12-month, paid Management Development Program that is designed to provide you with hands-on experience in every aspect of hospitality management.

Different rotational assignments provide trainee managers the opportunity to rotate through various departments at our waterpark and Wilderness at the Smokies Resort such as food & beverage, sales & marketing, guest services, operation management, front desk and housekeeping; in an effort to gain a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the hospitality business.

The program also emphasizes key leadership skills such as supervisory techniques, team building, employee motivation, performance management, and conflict resolution; as well as budgeting and financial management, customer service excellence, technology systems and project management.

According to Pete Managing Director for our sister property Wilderness at the Smokies Resort, “This program offers an amazing opportunity for anyone with five years of industry experience or a Hospitality Bachelor’s degree. It provides participants with an in-depth understanding of the hospitality business by allowing them to experience first-hand the inner workings of every department of our resort. Plus, upon successful completion of the program, participants will be placed in a managerial role within either Soaky Mountain Waterpark or Wilderness at the Smokies.”

For those already employed at Wilderness Resorts and Waterparks, candidates can enter the program with as little as two years of experience, with a formal recommendation from their direct supervisor.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! If you’re ready to take the next step in your hospitality management career, apply today at: https://us242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/whri/Site/TNJOBS/Posting/View/11203

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