Food & Beverage Trainee Intern

The F&B Intern will work directly with the Food & Beverage Manager and support the day-to-day operation across the different F&B areas of the hotel.
The internship will provide exposure to the full F&B operation, including Breakfast, Restaurants, Bars, Pool, Events & Banqueting, In-Room Dining, Amenities and Minibar.

The Intern will be involved in the operation and will support the teams where needed, gaining practical experience of how a luxury hotel F&B department operates on a daily basis.

Main Responsibilities:

• Support the F&B Manager and outlet teams with the daily operation.
• Assist with opening and closing of outlets.
• Support the preparation and set-up of Breakfast, Restaurants, Bars, Pool and Events.
• Assist during service and support the team during busy periods.
• Help maintain the presentation, cleanliness and organization of the outlets.
• Assist with buffet setup and replenishment during Breakfast.
• Support Pool operations, including preparation and replenishment.
• Assist with events, including setup, service and breakdown.
• Support In-Room Dining operations and tray collection.
• Prepare and deliver guest amenities according to the required standards.
• Restock and inspect minibars.
• Check minibar presentation, product availability, cleanliness and expiry dates.
• Assist with stock replenishment and basic inventory tasks.
• Support daily checklists and other operational controls.
• Report any operational issues, guest requests or maintenance concerns to the relevant supervisor or F&B Manager.
• Follow all hotel and F&B standards, procedures and food safety requirements.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.
• Provide a friendly and professional service to guests when interacting with them.
Learning & Development

During the internship, the Intern will rotate through the different F&B areas and gain an understanding of how the operation works as a whole.
The Intern will have the opportunity to learn about:

• Restaurant and bar operations
• Breakfast operations
• Pool service
• Events and banqueting
• In-Room Dining
• Minibar and amenities
• Guest service
• Stock and inventory
• F&B standards and procedures
• Team coordination
• Daily operational planning

The Intern will also have several sessions with the Director of Food & Beverage. These sessions will provide an insight into the management side of the department, including leadership, people management, financial control, labour planning, guest experience, commercial performance and the day-to-day decisions involved in running an F&B operation.

Requirements:

• Currently studying Hospitality, Hotel Management, Tourism or a related field.
• Genuine interest in Food & Beverage and luxury hospitality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to learn and work across different areas of the operation.
• Reliable, organized and proactive.
• Professional presentation.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
• Good level of English. Additional languages are an advantage.

Main Objective

To gain practical experience across the full Food & Beverage operation while supporting the team in delivering a consistent and professional guest experience.