Project & Operations Intern

Kerten Hospitality; Roma; Ibrido; EUR 5600 - 11.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive compensation

Career growth

Inclusive environment

Travel opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Kerten Hospitality invites applications for a Project & Operations Intern role based in Italy, Colere. You will support senior directors in project delivery, partnerships, and client engagements.

The role requires strong organizational skills and comfort with data, proposals, and presentations. You will gain exposure to hotel and lifestyle development projects, travel when needed, and a fast-paced environment that values initiative and precision.

Competenze

• Pursuing or recently completed degree in relevant fields.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Mansioni

• Lead and support business development activities for new management, franchising, and partnerships.
• Assist in preparation and delivery of proposals and presentations.
• Identify high‑value clients through market research and networking.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies to support expansion decisions.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to inform strategies.
• Collaborate to develop tailored business cases and bespoke presentations.

Conoscenze

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication

Attention to detail

Willingness to travel

Formazione

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Project Management, Operations, or related

Strumenti

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

ABOUT KERTEN HOSPITALITY

Kerten Hospitality (KH) is an end‑to‑end lifestyle hospitality operator creating bespoke destinations, experiences and communities while optimising operations and driving profitability for savvy investors with a strong commitment to sustainability. KH transforms destinations through impactful partnerships with Food & Beverage, Retail, Entertainment, Art and Wellness brands with a focus on building Ecosystems, and unique community‑centric destinations, which connect International & local travelers. The Group’s current pipeline includes projects in numerous countries in the Middle East, Europe, and North Africa region.

What We Do

We manage hotels, serviced apartments and collaborative coworking hubs. We brand projects that includes a savvy combination of different componentscreating a destination to stay, work, shop, dine and socialize.We can operate all the outlets and build a lifestyle destination where local and international travellers connect.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Project & Operations Intern| Kerten Hospitality

Reporting to: Senior Director of Projects and Operations

Location: Italy, Colere

At Kerten Hospitality, we don’t just manage hotels we curate stories rooted in people, place, and purpose. This role ensures that every part of the experience reflects our core values of Connection, Innovation, Curation, and Leading the Way. It goes far beyond operating a property, it is about shaping experiences that feel personal and local, where every detail carries the destination’s voice, every interaction builds connection, and every guest leaves feeling part of something meaningful.

JOB DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and support business development activities to identify, evaluate, and pursue new management, franchising, and partnership opportunities.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of proposals, pitches, and presentations, and support the negotiation and finalization of management and franchising agreements.
• Identify and target high‑end, high‑value clients through market research, customer data analysis, and industry networking.
• Conduct financial feasibility studies and market assessments to support strategic planning and expansion decisions.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and regional opportunities to inform business development strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with hotel owners, investors, developers, consultants, governmental entities, and key industry stakeholders.
• Collaborate internally to develop tailored business cases, project‑specific proposals, and bespoke presentations or speeches.
• Leverage Kerten Hospitality’s databases, B2B platforms, exhibitions, and networking opportunities to generate leads and drive growth.
• Support the development and execution of strategic partnerships, alliances, and expansion initiatives across assigned markets.

EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Hospitality, Project Management, Operations, or a related field.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail and comfort working with checklists, trackers, and structured documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint); confident creating reports, trackers, and presentations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to communicate professionally with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Basic understanding in hospitality operations, pre-opening activities, and project delivery.
• Flexibility to support site-based activities and travel when needed.

JOINING OUR TEAM MEANS

• Competitive Compensation: A rewarding package tailored to your experience.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for advancement within our dynamic organisation.
• Inclusive Environment: A vibrant and inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration.
• Shared Purpose: Working with passionate people who live our values every day — connecting, innovating, curating, and leading the way together.