F&B Service Internship - Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas; Faro; On-site; EUR 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 months Internship plan

Corporate onboarding

International group exposure

Staff and family rates

Accommodation if applicable

Free staff meals

Uniform and laundry

Job summary

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort seeks a motivated F&B Service Intern (M/F) for a 6-month program starting Feb/March 2027. You will train and collaborate with the hotel team from preparation to service, ensuring quality standards and guest satisfaction.

Join a premium 5-star resort in Algarve for hands-on experience, with meals included, staff benefits, and opportunities to grow within an international group.

Qualifications

• Must be currently studying Hotel Management or related field.
• Fluency in English; Portuguese preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in F&B service from preparation to serving and coordination with kitchen.
• Provide excellent customer service and welcome guests per standards.
• Support with daily setup/clearing of tables and event spaces.
• Upsell products and help ensure guest satisfaction during meals and events.

Skills

Sympathy

Customer orientation

Passion for service

Professional attitude

Time flexibility

Willingness to learn

Availability to 6 months

English fluent

Portuguese preferred

Education

Currently studying Hotel Management or related field

Job description

Career Opportunities: Internship . Food & Beverage . Service (M/F) - Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort (7742)

Requisition ID7742-Posted10/01/2026-Food and Beverage-Portugal

Join Tivoli Hotels & Resorts, a unique eclectic brand that encompasses idyllic beaches, cosmopolitan locations, and luxurious destinations.

Immerse yourself in Tivoli’s philosophy and its long-lasting heritage, that stands out in mature and new emerging markets, from iconic destinations in Europe to Middle East, from Brazil to Greater China.

Embrace the timeless, dedicated and distinctive essence of Tivoli Hotels & Resorts. We believe in creating bene vivre experiences inspired by timeless hospitality, inviting our guests to live in the moment, encompassing extraordinary service, innovative contemporary F&B, while providing insider destination knowledge.

Tivoli Marina Vilamoura Algarve Resort, in Portugal, is one of the most iconic 5-star resorts in the Algarve, delivering exceptional hospitality in one of the region’s most sought-after destinations. Ideally located between the vibrant Vilamoura Marina and a stunning beach, the resort offers the perfect setting to complete your internship.With elegant rooms and suites overlooking the marina or the ocean, a selection of restaurants and bars, including Purobeach, a luxurious Tivoli Spa, swimming pools, and extensive meeting and event facilities, including the renowned Centro de Congressos do Algarve, the resort provides a dynamic and inspiring environment in which to learn and grow professionally.This is the perfect hotel for you to complete your internship.

What will you do?

As a F&B Service Intern (M/F), you will be responsible for trainig and collaborating with the hotel team in the F&B service, from preparation to serving and coordinating the service with the kitchen team, complying with internal standards and procedures in order to guarantee a quality and excellent service, exceeding customer expectations.

• Provide excellent customer service that promote satisfaction.
• Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards.
• Maintain a direct and frequent contact with guests, especially during the most important moments of their stay, like breakfast, lunch, dinner and/or any events or meetings (banqueting, coffee breaks, etc.).
• Demonstrate an excellent knowledge of frequent guests, paying attention to their preferences.
• Be aware and offer the different products and services available at the hotel’s restaurant.
• Review daily specials and changes on the menu with the correspondent F&B team.
• Effectively communicate with the Kitchen Staff to make sure orders are accurate and delivered promptly.
• Carry out the setting up and cleaning of the tables of the restaurant and meeting rooms as required.
• Fulfill processes and procedures related to product set ups, quality and service according to brand standards.
• Deliver checks and collect bill payments from guests, using the point-of-sale system, handling money, processing credit and debit cards.
• Identify opportunities to increase the F&B Department income by Upselling.
• Ensure that all F&B outlet are clean, neat and tidy and ready to accept guests.
• Follow all relevant health department rules/regulations and all customer service guidelines.

What are we looking for?

• Sympathy
• Customer orientation
• Passion for service
• Professional attitude
• Time flexibility
• Willingness to learn and evolve
• Availability of 6 Months - From February/March - August/September 2027
• English fluent and Portuguese is preferred (although is not an exclusion factor)
• Currently studying Hotel Management or related field
• EU passport and/or Swiss B Permit holder

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• 6 months Internship plan adapted to you, your course and your goals, in order to put into practice the knowledge acquired side by side with our teams and our most experienced professionals
• Participation in a welcoming session “Corporate Onboarding” where you will get to know the company's Culture, Strategy and Values and understand firsthand the sense of commitment, pride and passion to be part of this group!
• Integration in a dynamic team, focused on a service of excellence
• Integration into an International group with over 560 Hotels around the world with the possibility of starting a successful career at national and/or international level
• Special Staff and Family & Friends Rate - in the several services-
• Accommodation if applicable
• Free meals at the staff canteen
• Participation in Several internal actions and in social and environmental responsibility projects
• Dismissal Day to Celebrate Anniversary
• Access to the e-learning training platform to enhance career development
• Free uniform and access to laundry room for uniform cleaning;
• Participation in various internal actions and in social and environmental responsibility projects;
  At Minor Hotels, our interns and our teams are our most valuable assets.
  Your passion, leadership, motivation, and dedication to providing excellent service are the keys to our success.
  Join us!This could be your opportunity to learn, apply your knowledge, and take the first steps toward a successful careerin one of the largest international hospitality groups, with around 560 hotels and resorts worldwide.

Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees are valued and supported equitably. We promote equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms. We warmly welcome everyone.