Food & Beverage Management Intern

Park Plaza; Hoofddorp; On-site; EUR 8,000 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tasty meal during shift

Hotel discounts (Park Plaza & PPHE)

F&B discount 50%

Learning & development opportunities

Career growth across PPHE Europe

Annual company events

Job summary

Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport is offering a Food and Beverage Management Internship starting September 2026 for a minimum of five months. The role provides hands-on management experience and exposure to the hotel’s outlets, events, and service delivery.

You will work closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team to support daily operations, drive guest satisfaction, and contribute to commercial performance while developing leadership skills in a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in hospitality or hotel management study.
• Strong English communication skills.
• Passion for food, drinks and guest service.
• Eligible to complete an internship in the Netherlands.
• Willing to learn in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food and Beverage Manager in daily operations across all outlets.
• Lead by example on the floor, ensuring excellent service and guest satisfaction.
• Assist in coordinating restaurant, bar, breakfast, and event operations.
• Drive commercial performance by supporting upselling, promotions, and events.
• Monitor service quality and ensure brand standards are consistently maintained.
• Support team communication, shift organisation, and operational planning.
• Assist with training and coaching team members.
• Engage with guests, ensuring personalised and memorable experiences.
• Take ownership of assigned projects to improve performance and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Strong communication

English (written and spoken)

Guest service passion

Organised & proactive

Eager to learn

Teamwork

Education

Hospitality/hotel management student

Job description

At Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport, no two days are the same. Located close to Schiphol Airport and Amsterdam city centre, our hotel combines international energy with genuine hospitality. With a large restaurant, bar, meeting and event facilities, and a diverse guest mix from around the world, it is the ideal environment to gain hands‑on management experience and build your future career in Food & Beverage.

As our Food and Beverage Management Intern, you gain insight and experience in the execution of managerial duties while working closely with the Food and Beverage leadership team. The wide variety of our Food and Beverage concepts gives you the opportunity to broaden your horizon as you contribute to daily operations, team coordination, and commercial performance, ensuring smooth service delivery and memorable guest experiences.

This internship starts in September 2026 and offers a full‑time learning experience for a minimum of 5 months, aligned with your study requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Food and Beverage Manager in daily operations across all outlets
• Lead by example on the floor, ensuring excellent service and guest satisfaction
• Assist in coordinating restaurant, bar, breakfast, and event operations
• Drive commercial performance by supporting upselling, promotions, and events
• Monitor service quality and ensure brand standards are consistently maintained
• Support team communication, shift organisation, and operational planning
• Assist with training and coaching team members
• Engage with guests, ensuring personalised and memorable experiences
• Take ownership of assigned projects to improve performance and guest satisfaction

Essential Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a hospitality, hotel management, or related study programme
• Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken
• Passion for food, drinks, and guest service
• Proactive, organised, and eager to learn in a dynamic environment
• Eligible to complete an internship in the Netherlands

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience or strong interest in Food and Beverage or hospitality
• Interest in management and leadership development
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Dutch or any additional language is an advantage

Your Benefits And Perks

• Tasty and healthy meal during your shift
• Discounted hotel rates including Radisson Hotel Group worldwide and family and friends
• 50% food and beverage discount at our restaurants and bars
• Exclusive discounts via alleo.nl
• Exclusive team discounts on premium ESPA skincare and Kevin Murphy haircare products
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities across PPHE Hotel Group Europe
• Annual company parties and outings
• Time to work on school assignments or thesis

We provide a monthly allowance of €750, exceeding Horeca CAO (BOL) guidelines, with full coverage of job‑related expenses.

We welcome all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Park Plaza Amsterdam Airport.

Park Plaza. Be part of it.