English Internship in food and beverage in this amazing hotel in Gran Canaria will be extremely beneficial for those that study tourism and hospitality, restaurant management. The trainees which should follow instructions of the head waiter and slowly learn and evolve the will not only serve food and drinks to customers, but they will also meet people from around the world and communicate with them. This experience will help trainees to find a full time job after graduating. International experience is appreciated by employers and can be a benefit for applicants while looking for a full-time job. After this internship trainees will know how the restaurant or bar works, how this work is organized and trainees will become good professionals.
-Duties
The aim of the Hotel internship is to improve yourself as a professional and learn how to work. Main duties are:
- To greet guests and present them with the menu.
- To inform guests about the specialities of the day and menu changes if any.
- Perform cleaning tasks as needed or directed by a supervisor.
- To communicate with guests and provide assistance with their requests.
- To co-ordinate with the kitchen staff, bar staff to ensure smooth operation and guest's satisfaction.
- To observe guests and ensure their satisfaction with the food and service.
- Adhere to keep up to appearance standards consistently.
- To handle complaints and inform about all complaints and difficulties a supervisor.
A waiter / waitress would be required to take and deliver guests orders and work to achieve targets of the Food and Beverage department. Specifically, you as a waiter/ waitress will be responsible for performing the following tasks:
• Welcome guests in a polite and friendly manner;
• Take and deliver customer orders;
• Prepare set ups for tables (for rooms if needed);
• Follow cash handling procedures;
• Manage guest inquiries ;
• Strive to achieve targets of the F&B department;
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas;
• Describe in details how menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods;
• Inform customers of daily specials;
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning;
• Serve food and/or beverages.
-Area Description
We are located in the tourist area of Amadores, right in front of the beach of Playa de Amadores, with its fine white sand and crystal-clear waters. Just under 1 mile away is the beach of Playa de Puerto Rico, where you can find a wide range of options to practice water sports. Nearby you will also find restaurants, shops, bars, golf courses… and much more.
-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
Students can spend their leisure time as they love. There are many beautiful beaches in the island with water sport possibilities and beach parties. Students may also find many other leisure activities such as restaurants and bars. During the summer in some cases and if there is enough interests agency arranges island visit tours.
-Work Day
Day starts with breakfast. During the day person is working 8 hours with the lunch break in the middle of the day. A trainee 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). In the evening trainees have their dinner and free time. Every day trainees have one or two meetings where they can discuss daily difficulties, obscurities or discuss complaints with superiors. Every week trainees have one day-off and can plan their day in the way they want, participation in the meetings is not obligatory.
-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.
