English Internship in food and beverage in this amazing hotel in Greece will be extremely beneficial for those that study tourism and hospitality or restaurant management. You will follow the instructions of the head waiter and slowly learn and evolve. You will not only be serving food and drinks to customers, but you will also meet people from around the world and communicate with them. After this internship you will know how the restaurant or bar works, how this work is organized and will be able to work in this department in the future.
-Duties
In food and beverage your main duties depend on where you will be working. Mostly your duties will include:
Greeting guests, presenting them with the menu and
informing guests about the specialties of the day and
menu changes if any, preparing set ups for tables, performing cleaning tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor, communicating with guests and providing assistance with their requests, managing guest inquiries, coordinating with the kitchen/bar staff to ensure smooth operation and guests’ satisfaction, handling complaints and informing your supervisor about them. Also, your duties might include a’la carte restaurant service (usually only to the more experienced trainees), bar service, preparing different drinks and buffet restaurant service.
-Area Description
Amarynthos, also known as Vatheia, is a coastal town located in the Southern Gulf of Evia, in the valley formed between the mountains Olympus and Kotylaio. It is 30 km from the city of Chalkida and 126 km from Athens.
The area is famous for the excellent quality of the fish caught in the nearby fishing grounds and served in the coastal fish restaurants and tavernas that you will find in the area.
The main attractions of Amarynthos is the Cathedral of the Annunciation with the stunning marble iconostasis in the centre of the town, the Folklore Museum of Amarynthos, the Macedonian tomb in the area of Vlychos and the monastery for nuns of Saint Nicholas in Ano Vatheia.
-Requirements
Everybody is eligible in working in hotels, but the program is highly beneficial for those who have a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
You can spend your leisure time as you love. There are many beautiful beaches in the area with water sport possibilities and beach parties. In biggest island cities you can find many other leisure activities such as shopping places, restaurants and bars. During the summer in some cases and if there is enough interests agency arranges visit tours.
-Work Day
You will be working 8 hours per day with a break for your meal. There are different shifts at the hotel so you may be working in the morning, evening or night shift. You might have a straight shift (work 8 hours in a row) or a split-shift (work 4 hours first and after a break work another 4 hours).
-Who Can Apply
Students ath want to join our International practice program.This will give you a life changing experience. You will get international working experience which always will be valuable for future employment. You will earn money, meet new people, learn about new cultures, improve language skills, develop communication skills, improve your personality and make unforgettable memories.
