Mumbai – Chalet Hotels Limited, a leading owner, developer, and asset manager of high-end hotels in India, has announced the launch of ‘Lakshya – Aim. Lead. Achieve.’, a 15-month Management Trainee Program that aims at creating a strong leadership pipeline for the evolving hospitality sector. It is designed to attract and groom high-potential talent, offering a rigorous, multi-stage development experience that combines cross-functional learning, leadership exposure, and operational training across Chalet’s premium hotel and corporate portfolio.
Structured around a four-stage journey—Uday (Fresh Start), Anubhav (Experience), Pankh (Advanced Learning), and Shikhar (Live It)—the program takes trainees through progressively challenging roles to build both strategic thinking and hands-on expertise. From department rotations and shadowing executives to live project assignments and corporate office immersion, participants will undergo a holistic training process that emphasizes leadership readiness and business acumen.
The program allows for specializations in two departments—one major and one minor—designed to build a cross-functional workforce. Each phase is designed to be conducted at a different Chalet hotel or brand, further diversifying the learning experience. It is also the first program to offer cross-hotel and brand exposure, enabling participants to gain varied perspectives and operational insights across properties.
Commenting on the initiative Gaurav Singh, Chief Operating Officer, Chalet Hotels Limited said, With Lakshya, we are not just building a training program — we are investing in the next generation of hospitality leaders. This initiative reflects Chalet Hotels’ commitment to talent development and aims to equip future leaders with the strategic and operational skills needed to thrive in a dynamic industry.
At Chalet, we are deeply committed to investing in our people by providing structured pathways for growth through learning and leadership development. Lakshya reflects this commitment—born from our belief that nurturing talent is central to building an organisation that is future-ready, resilient, and grounded in strong values. An organisation that supports the flourishing of its people while working toward a shared purpose. Mugdha Mahambrey, General Manager, Human Resources, Chalet Hotels Limited
With its unique mix of real-world exposure, leadership development, and strategic insights, Lakshya sets a new industry benchmark in hospitality training. It reaffirms Chalet Hotels’ vision of cultivating agile, forward-thinking professionals who are prepared to lead in an ever-changing, service-centric environment.
About Chalet Hotels
Chalet Hotels Limited (CHL), part of K Raheja Corp, is an owner, developer, asset manager and operator of high-end hotels and luxury resorts in India, comprising of 11 operating hotels & resorts with 3,351 keys across globally recognized hospitality brands including JW Marriott, The Westin and Novotel, to name a few. Additionally, the company has ~1,200 rooms under development. Chalet is augmenting its commercial real estate portfolio from the current size 2.4 million square feet to 3.3 million square feet. Chalet Hotels has been certified as the Great Place To Work for the sixth year in a row. The company’s enhanced sustainability success is reflected in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index with an overall score of 67 (CSA Score Date: 28/02/2025) and has earned the CDP “B” score in Climate Change and Water Security. It is also the first hospitality company across the globe to join the three key Climate Group initiatives – RE100, EP100 and EV100. For more information about the company, please visit www.chalethotels.com.
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