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
The lush green island of Corfu, or Kerkyra has rich historical links with Venice and Great Britain and is the birth place of renown Greek poets, politicians and musicians. It's known for its colourful festivals and festivities, many held around picturesque and authentic villages lying on the top or in the middle of the many mountains of the island and on the fine coastline, which features some of the prettiest beaches in Greece; sandy on the west and the north, pebbly on the east. Its charming capital, Corfu town, is known for its Venetian architecture and now a Unesco site. The diverse and lively nightlife of Corfu centres on the beach resorts of Kavos, Ipsos, Roda, Dassia and Gouvia as well as Corfu Town. The Gouvia coastal road has a particularly high concentration of diverse bars and clubs ideal for anyone wanting to make Corfu nightlife their top priority whilst on holiday.
This beautifully luxurious hotel has breath taking panoramic views over the Ionian Sea creating the perfect destination that will be remembered for a lifetime. Adult orientated, the hotel offers a truly luxurious retreat in a unique way that draws guests back year after year. The resort spreads along 110 acres of cypress trees, eucalyptus trees and wine woods and cascades along breath taking cliffs, offering spectacular views. The resort’s location avails some of the best diving in Corfu, while its SensSpa offers a journey into serenity.
-Requirements
Everybody is eligible in working in hotels, but the program is highly beneficial for those studying a degree related to tourism and hospitality. Previous work experience in the same field is considered an advantage.
-Curriculum Activities
In Corfu you can spend you free time in many ways. There are many amazing cruises around the coast and many sightseeing tour around the island. Diving is an organized activity on the island, as the seabed of Corfu has many impressive reefs, underwater caves and old shipwrecks. Particularly the northern side of the island is very popular for diving. Corfu Town is a gem for sightseeing with many monuments from the Medieval times, including the Old Fortress, the New Fortress, Liston Promenade and the Church of Saint Spyridon, protector of the island. Also you should not miss the quarter of Kanoni, a bit outside Corfu Town, with the nice view to the Mouse Island and the chapel of Panagia Vlacherna. Very impressive sights in Corfu are also the Achilleion Palace, the Monastery of Paleokastritsa and the Fortress of Angelokastro.
-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.
