An inspiring expansion of Project HELANG, the six-month fast-track programme empowers driven individuals to rise into leadership through real-world immersion, mentorship and purpose-led training.
SKS Hospitality proudly launches the DRIVE Programme – Driven & Resilient Individuals with Vision for Excellence – a powerful new initiative designed to fast-track aspiring individuals into supervisory roles across its Essentials hotel portfolio.
Tailored for both fresh graduates and rising internal talents, the programme reflects SKS Hospitality’s ongoing commitment to develop future-ready leaders who thrive on values, agility, and a people-first mindset.
As a natural progression of the group’s education-based ESG movement under Project HELANG, DRIVE addresses an urgent need for hospitality professionals who can lead with intent, adapt to evolving industry landscapes, and serve with heart.
“The future of hospitality belongs to those who lead not just with knowledge, but with kindness, clarity and courage. Through DRIVE, we are creating a path for individuals to discover their strengths, steer their own career success, and uplift others along the way,” said Meera Raj, Head of SKS Hospitality.
The DRIVE journey begins with a six-month commitment to growth, starting with an immersive, ground-level experience across SKS Hospitality’s Essentials brands – Fives and AmanSari.
Participants will select a pathway in either Rooms or Food & Beverage – open to both fresh graduates and internal talents – or take on the Administration track, exclusive to current team members.
With each rotation, including a special placement tailored to personal interest, individuals will gain hands-on exposure, build cross-functional understanding, and uncover the unique strengths that set them apart as future leaders.
The second half is where potential turns into progress.
Participants will transition to another hotel, stepping into real roles and responsibilities within their selected path. Over two transformative months, they will receive structured training under departmental mentors, learning to lead, to decide, and to inspire.
Their final month will see them taking charge independently – a true test of leadership readiness, culminating in a full assessment that opens the door to supervisory success.
Successful graduates will be appointed directly into confirmed supervisory positions within Fives and AmanSari hotels – without an additional probationary period.
In recognition of their readiness, they will also be welcomed into the group’s exclusive Leadership Talent Pool, a curated bench of future leaders poised for greater responsibilities.
Programme Objectives:
Accelerate Talent Development – Propel fresh and existing talents into leadership roles through fast-track growth opportunities.
Enhance Industry Readiness – Equip individuals with relevant operational knowledge and situational adaptability.
Promote Leadership Excellence – Embed SKS Hospitality’s core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration and Integrity into every future leader.
Support Organisational Growth – Build a pipeline of trusted leaders who uphold the brand’s vision of meaningful service and operational excellence.
Who Should Apply:
DRIVE is open to graduates with a Diploma or Degree in Hotel Management or a related discipline (completed within the past two years).
Applicants of all backgrounds and nationalities who embody resilience and leadership drive.
Internal team members nominated through the Talent Succession Programme (TSP), identified for their growth potential and performance consistency.
For internal candidates, DRIVE presents a unique opportunity for structured advancement into mid-level roles. Through clear evaluation processes and mentorship support, SKS Hospitality reinforces its belief in growing from within – recognising existing talent as the foundation of future success.
DRIVE is not just a programme – it’s a call to rise, to lead, and to shape the future of hospitality with intention.
Apply now at careers@skshospitality.com.my
