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ST. GEORGE — Black Desert Resort in Ivins, in Washington County, has announced a new partnership with Utah Tech University's Hotel and Resort Management program, aiming to redefine excellence in the region's hospitality sector.
While the partnership will see Utah Tech graduates streamlined into Black Desert Resort's job opportunities, Patrick Manning, Black Desert Resort's president, told St. George News the collaboration was more than a way to maintain his workforce.
"It's about enriching our community with skilled professionals ready to elevate the guest experience to new heights," he said.
Saeed Vayghan, assistant professor of hotel and resort management at Utah Tech, said graduates will have an advantage due to the proximity of Black Desert Resort to the university's campus in St. George.
"Students can't often find these kinds of chances," Vayghan said. "They'd have to travel up north to find opportunities in resorts, but Black Desert Resort is only 15 minutes away."
Black Desert Resort is hiring its first round of applicants now. This initial hiring phase is searching for candidates to fill many different roles, including jobs in the rooms division, which includes housekeeping, front-of-house, and back-of-house, as well as management, Vayghan said.
