F&b intern (feb 2025)

Werkgever:
Holiday Inn Express Almere
Regio:
Almere
 
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WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE PART OF A FAST – GROWING ORGANISATION?


JOIN US AS F&B INTERN AT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ALMERE!




ABOUT ODYSSEY

We are The Odyssey Hotel Group, Europe’s most ambitious hotel operator and the team behind many famous global hospitality names. We partner with Marriott, IHG, and Accor to develop exceptional properties across various brands, from Holiday Express to Marriott's Autograph collection. Powered by over 700 employees and supported by Activum SG as our major shareholder, our purpose is to create wonderful stories through a passion for unique and locally inspired hotel design and attention to every detail. We achieve this through a culture of enabling and empowering our teams to be masters of the art of hospitality. At Odyssey our story is your story.




ODYSSEY CULTURE

You’ll be joining a fast-moving, ambitious, and successful team that’s shaking up the industry we love. If you thrive on responsibility, share a passion for great service, and are a natural collaborator, we'll be a good fit. We pride ourselves on with a collaborative mindset.




ABOUT HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS

At Holiday Inn Express® hotels we keep it simple and smart. As IHG's biggest hotel brand, we’re first choice for the increasing number of travellers who need a simple, engaging place to rest, recharge and get a little work done. We offer everything guests need and provide more where it matters most. We believe travel should be without hassle and complication. But we also believe travel should have more to offer, such as faster check-in and everything needed for a great stay within arms’ reach.




THE POSITION


We’re searching for enthusiastic teammates that enjoy working in fast-paced workplace, have a desire to provide outstanding customer service, and enjoys working in an international team. Our hotel has 160 hotel rooms and is located next to the train station of Almere Buiten. We service breakfast, lunch, and dinner for individual guests and groups. We are looking for someone that is flexible in times and days and preferably has some experience in hospitality.







YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Work in the bar, restaurant, of breakfast room for table service: taking table reservations, taking orders, table service, and checking out with our guests.
  • In the evening, you will work at the bar or prepare and serve dinner in our restaurant for both individual guests and groups
  • Assisting in preparing the restaurant for service by the required hotel standards.
  • Enhancing product knowledge.
  • Promote hospitality within our hotel standards.




HOW YOU’LL DO IT
  • Passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.
  • Having a creative and warm personality and know-how to connect with guests and colleagues.
  • Being representative and guest-oriented.
  • With a self-motivated and positive attitude.
  • Seeking opportunities to incorporate positive changes that will enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Showing effective communication and interpersonal skills.




WHAT YOU’LL BRING
  • Currently enrolled in an MBO/HBO degree in Hospitality, Tourism, or a degree in another relevant field of study.
  • Affinity with hotels and hospitality.
  • Fluent in English, and preferably in Dutch.
  • EU/EEA national or enrolled in a Dutch institution as we cannot provide visas, permits, or sponsorships.




WHY THIS INTERNSHIP AT ODYSSEY
The advantage of joining via Odyssey means that you’ll be empowered to be your absolute best. Together we grow. You get the opportunity to grow to our other brands and headquarters.
  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic international work environment and be part of our experienced team.
  • Your personal development taken seriously with many training opportunities and potential career planning.
  • Room for your ideas and creativity.
  • Internship allowance of €420 per month.
  • Travel allowance of €80 per month.
  • Free lunch in our staff canteen every day.
  • Employee discounts in more than 8000 hotels, for you and your family.
  • We care for you and via Empowr. we aim to foster your personal well-being with diverse resources.




INTERESTED?
Please apply via this vacancy and our colleagues of the Talent Team will contact you as soon as possible. .

We look forward to receiving your application!