Internship - Food & Beverage - August

We are currently looking for passionate and dynamic interns who are open to development opportunities and exploration of the hospitality industry from a practical perspective. Since its foundation, Rotana has been committed to nurturing talent by offering the opportunity for students to complete their internships in our properties. The duration of your internship will be minimum 6 months and can last up to 12 months. Our training programmes are comprehensive and specifically tailored to the development needs of trainees. As an intern with Rotana, you will benefit from the following:

Complete a successful training period and gain exposure in a professional work environment
Attend various development programmes relevant to you
Have the regular support of the Learning and Development department and Departmental Training Coordinator who will provide you with the necessary training, guidance and coaching
Education, Qualifications & Experiences
You should be studying in a reputed Hotel Management School or University and have a strong passion for the Hospitality industry. You must also have fluency in both written and spoken English and a professional personal presentation.
Knowledge & Competencies
The intern should be able to work with a multi‑cultural team, display high interpersonal skills and possess the following competencies:

Adaptability
Customer Focus
Recognizing Differences
Taking Responsibility
Teamwork
Understanding the Job

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