Food & Beverage Intern at InterContinental Fujairah Resort

InterContinental Hotels Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

InterContinental Fujairah Resort, part of InterContinental Hotels Group, seeks an Food and Beverage Intern to gain hands-on experience across service areas. You’ll assist in guest service, beverage and food preparation, and support back‑of‑house operations in a luxury, multi‑national team.

You will be exposed to professional standards, procedures, and a dynamic work culture, with opportunities to develop strong hospitality skills in a five‑star resort setting.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Management, or related field.
• Previous experience or on the job training in a similar position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and holidays.
• Carrying or lifting items and moving around the restaurant.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner
• Be attentive to guest’s needs
• Prepare food and beverages for service to guests and present food according to established health and presentation standards
• Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Perform department/outlet opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations are clean and maintained throughout shift
• Follow hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any safety/service incident to the Supervisor or Manager on duty

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Hospitality or related degree

Job description

Job description

As the world’s largest family of luxury hotels, we all take great pride in being genuine ambassadors of the InterContinental® brand. Shaped by decades of international know-how and local insights, our passion for luxury travel spans cultures and customs. Inspiring us to create warm and sophisticated experiences for those seeking a richer perspective on the world.

The InterContinental Fujairah Resort is situated on the shoreline of the exquisite Al Aqah Beach, beneath the spectacular backdrop of the Hajjar Mountains. An exceptional destination where Arabian hospitality meets luxury. With 190 rooms, indoor & outdoor event space, restaurants & bar. With over 30 languages and countries represented by the staff, the hotel weaves together an international five-star resort presence.

What's your passion? Whether you're into knitting, kite flying or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU! We love people who apply the same amount of care and passion to their jobs as they do their hobbies - people who help us create great brands guests love. And we're looking for more people like this to join our dynamic & committed team at the InterContinental Fujairah Resort.

Your Day to Day:

As a Food and Beverage Intern, you will assist in various aspects of our food and beverage operations, working closely with our team to provide outstanding service to our guests. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in all aspects of food and beverage operations, from guest service to back‑of‑house support.

Some of your main role responsibilities are:

• Greet and welcome all guests and take beverage and food orders in a prompt and professional manner
• Be attentive to guest’s needs
• Prepare food and beverages for service to guests and present food according to established health and presentation standards
• Clear and clean tables in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Perform department/outlet opening or closing duties as required. Ensure that wait staff stations are
• clean and maintained throughout shift
• Follow hotel safety protocols and procedures at all times. Immediately report any safety/service incident to the Supervisor or Manager on duty

Ideally, you'll have some or all of the following competencies and experience we're looking for:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field.
• Previous experience/On job training in a similar position
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude, strong attention to detail, and eagerness to learn.
• Flexible to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
• Ability to perform the following: Carrying or lifting items, moving around the restaurant, bending, stooping, kneeling, handling food objects; plates, trays, glasses, etc

In return, we offer competitive pay and benefits, and a chance to work with a great team of talented people. Most importantly, we'll give you the Room to Belong.

So what's your passion?

We are an equal opportunity employer.

At IHG, we’ve made a promise. As one of the world’s leading hotel groups, we’re here to deliver True Hospitality for Good. Making our guests and colleagues feel welcome, cared for, recognised and respected – wherever they are in the world. Want to be part of the journey?