Training or Internship

CETUSA; Saint Petersburg (FL); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Cetusa in Saint Petersburg, FL, is offering internship and trainee programs starting in November 2026. Roles cover front office operations, reservations, and guest registration, with 2 positions available and a 35–40 hour workweek.

Candidates must be hospitality or tourism management students or recent graduates within 12 months, or experienced professionals with related degrees. Advanced English is required; Spanish is a plus. Compensation is $16 per hour; housing is not provided.

Qualifications

• Advanced English is required and strong communication with clients and hotel staff
• Positive attitude and ability to interact with guests and team members
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Gain skills in front office operations, including reservations and guest registration
• Learn hotel brand service standards and guest handling procedures
• Practice upselling of rooms and hotel services
• Develop management and supervisory skills over time
• Work as part of a small team in a busy hotel environment

Skills

Advanced English

Client communication

Positive attitude

Education

Hospitality or tourism management degree

Recent graduate (within 12 months)

Job description

Start Date: November 2026
Hours: 35-40 hours per week
Compensation:$16.00 per hour
Housing: None
Number of Positions Offered: 2

Host Company Description:

Just minutes outside of Tampa Bay, this 4-star hotel features beautiful stays with amazing amenities. It is located downtown St. Petersburg, where vacationers can easily find places to explore, relax, or dine; the beach, museums, and other tourist attractions are never out of reach. The hotel is seeking hospitality trainees and interns who are eager to gain skills and knowledge that will help grow their career!

Position Description:

• Gain skills in all aspects of front office operations, reservation system, guest registration process
• Practice hotel and brand guest service standards
• Learn how to upsell guest rooms and promoting hotel services
• Advance management skills and supervisory duties
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be hospitality or tourism management undergraduate/graduate students OR be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must hold hospitality or tourism management degrees and have least 1 year of professional work experience related to the degree, OR be career professionals with 5 or more years of professional experience in this field
• Applicants must speak ADVANCED ENGLISH, have a positive attitude and the ability to communicate with clients and hotel associates
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus