Food & Beverage Internship

Auberge Collection; Firenze; In loco; EUR 6100 - 7300; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection in Florence invites a Food & Beverage Intern to join the luxury team from January 2027. You will support daily dining operations, assist in guests, service, and learning the restaurant’s culinary offering.

This internship emphasizes learning from the kitchen and service colleagues, with emphasis on presentation, guest experience, and local ingredients. English proficiency is required; additional languages are a plus.

Competenze

• Previous experience in a luxury hospitality environment is a plus.
• A degree or current studies in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field are considered a plus.
• A genuine passion for food, beverage, and hospitality, with a desire to create memorable guest experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm and professional approach.
• A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are considered a plus.
• 600€/monthly are provided as a reimbursement of expenses.

Mansioni

• Assisting the Food & Beverage team in the daily operations of the hotel’s restaurants, bar, and other dining outlets.
• Supporting the preparation and set-up of dining areas, ensuring high presentation standards.
• Welcoming guests, presenting menus, and responding to requests to ensure a warm, personalized dining experience.
• Supporting the service of food and beverages, developing understanding of service standards and product knowledge.
• Learning about the restaurant’s culinary offering, local ingredients, wines, and beverages to provide informed recommendations.
• Collaborating with the kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure smooth service and communication.
• Participating in departmental training and shadowing experienced team members to develop practical skills.
• This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Conoscenze

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Formazione

Hospitality degree

Strumenti

POS systems

Descrizione del lavoro

Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection is a hilltop Italian retreat - once a cherished educational institution - and the only hotel in the city of Florence that provides sweeping vistas of both Florence’s historic town center and the rolling hills of Tuscany. Offering unmatched views of the iconic Duomo, the hotel’s gracious, 16th-century buildings are set in breathtaking terraced gardens. Perfectly placed in the city to offer the best of two worlds, the hotel offers 49 Guest Rooms, 28 Suites, and 6 Grand Suites. Multiple dining venues and event spaces include La Gamella, a fine-dining Italian restaurant with The Chef’s Table at its heart, mischievous Bar Bertelli, housed in the former principal’s office, poolside Cafe Focolare, and the original chapel, Sala Dorati and theatre, Il Teatro. Aelia Spa, the first-ever spa in partnership with Furtuna Skin, is a nature-ensconced haven dedicated to holistic wellbeing. The resort will also host a range of connection-driven experiences revealing Florence’s multifaceted Renaissance spirit.

Connect with Collegio alla Querce, Auberge Collection on Instagram and Facebook @CollegioAuberge and #AlwaysAuberge

Job Description

Starting in January 2027, as a Food & Beverage Intern, you will support the Food & Beverage team in delivering thoughtful, personalized dining experiences that reflect the culinary identity and authentic hospitality of Collegio alla Querce. Through attentive service, collaboration, and a genuine passion for food and beverage, you will contribute to creating memorable moments for our guests.

Main responsibilities include:

Assisting the Food & Beverage team in the daily operations of the hotel’s restaurants, bar, and other dining outlets.

Supporting the preparation and set-up of dining areas, ensuring the highest standards of presentation and attention to detail.

Assisting in welcoming guests, presenting menus, and responding to their requests to ensure a warm and personalized dining experience.

Supporting the service of food and beverages, developing an understanding of service standards and product knowledge.

Learning about the restaurant’s culinary offering, local ingredients, wines, and beverage selections to provide informed and thoughtful recommendations.

Collaborating with the kitchen and other hotel departments to ensure smooth service and seamless communication.

Participating in departmental training and shadowing experienced team members to develop practical skills and a deeper understanding of luxury Food & Beverage operations.

This list is not exhaustive; additional tasks may be assigned based on departmental needs.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Previous experience in a similar role within a luxury hospitality environment is considered a plus.

A degree or current studies in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field are considered a plus.

A genuine passion for food, beverage, and hospitality, with a desire to create memorable guest experiences.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a warm and professional approach.

A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to learn and grow.

Proficiency in English is required; additional languages are considered a plus.

600€/monthly are provided as a reimbursement of expenses.

Additional Information

About Auberge Collection
Auberge Collection is a portfolio of extraordinary hotels, resorts, residences and private clubs. While each property is unique, all share a crafted approach to luxury and bring the soul of the locale to life through captivating design, exceptional cuisine, innovative wellbeing, and gracious yet unobtrusive service. With 30 one-of-a-kind hotels, resorts, and residences, Auberge invites guests to create unforgettable stories in some of the world’s most desirable destinations.
For more information: auberge.com
Connect with Auberge Collection on Instagram , TikTok , Facebook , and LinkedIn @Auberge and #AlwaysAuberge
About Friedkin
Friedkin is a privately held family of global brands spanning automotive, entertainment, hospitality, investments, and sports.
Founded in 1969 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, the company is led by Chief Executive Dan Friedkin, and united by a mission to build breakthrough brands that redefine the status quo.
The Friedkin portfolio includes Gulf States Toyota, 30WEST, Accelerated Solutions Group, AS Roma, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Collection, Congaree, Copilot Capital, Diamond Creek, Everton Football Club, GSFSGroup, Imperative Entertainment, Legendary Expeditions, NEON, Northside Lexus, Pursuit Sports, The Friedkin Group International, USAL and Westside Lexus.
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