Intern Food & Beverage

The F&B Intern gains hands-on structured experience across the resorts restaurants bars and in-villa dining. Working alongside experienced colleagues the intern delivers attentive personalised service to luxury guests. The placement builds practical skills that meet the students academic requirements and prepares them for a hospitality career.

Guest service

• Greet seat and serve guests to the resorts service standards across breakfast lunch and dinner.
• Take orders accurately explain menus and suggest food and beverage pairings.
• Record and communicate allergies dietary needs and guest preferences.
• Handle guest requests promptly and escalate complaints to the supervisor on duty.

Operations

• Prepare mise en place set up and close down outlets to checklists.
• Process orders and bills on the POS system under supervision.
• Maintain cleanliness hygiene and food safety standards in service areas.
• Support banquets beach dinners themed nights and private dining events.

Suggested rotation

Outlet / area

Typical length

Focus

All-day dining

46 weeks

Buffet and à la carte service breakfast operations

Specialty restaurant

46 weeks

Fine-dining sequence of service wine service

Bars and pool bar

34 weeks

Beverage preparation mixology basics

In-villa dining and events

24 weeks

Order taking villa set-ups destination dining

F&B office (optional)

12 weeks

Reservations scheduling cost and revenue reports

General

• Attend all trainings briefings and grooming checks.
• Complete university assignments and reports agreed with HR.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.

By the end of the placement the intern will be able to:

1. Deliver luxury F&B service independently across at least three outlet types.
2. Explain menus wines and beverages confidently and upsell appropriately.
3. Apply food safety hygiene and allergen controls in service.
4. Use the POS system and follow cash and billing procedures.
5. Plan and set up a private or destination dining experience.
6. Reflect on performance through mid-point and final reviews with their mentor.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a hospitality hotel management or culinary-service programme with a signed university placement agreement
• Good spoken and written English; another language is an advantage
• Warm guest-focused attitude and well-groomed appearance
• Willingness to learn take feedback and work as part of a team
• Previous restaurant or bar experience is helpful but not required

Working conditions

• Shift work including early mornings late evenings weekends and public holidays
• Up to 48 hours per week with weekly days off in line with Maldives employment rules
• Long periods standing and walking including outdoor service in a tropical climate
• Live-in island environment with shared accommodation

Open questions before posting

• Stipend amount and intake dates
• Whether interns rotate into kitchen or other departments