Culinary Intern (The Westin Dragonara Resort)

The aim of these internships is to foster
students’ professional development and understanding of the world
of Hospitality. The intern will have a good exposure to hotel operations
and will receive guidance on career planning throughout the internship.

We provide each intern with valuable experiences in
the field of hospitality, including networking opportunities, and hands-on
experience which will prepare the intern to successfully enter the workforce
in the future. The intern will also learn how to work effectively
and collaboratively in a fast-paced global
environment.

Ideally, all applicants must meet the following
requirements:

• Currently following a Diploma /Degree
  in a Hospitality Management School or equivalent
• Positive
  attitude and passion for the hospitality industry
• Good
  interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluency in spoken
  English
• Good team player
• Ideally,
  interns need to be available for a minimum of four to five months, during
  the months of May and October, earlier starting dates and later end dates can
  be discussed.

Our culinary interns will have
the opportunity to apply their skills and culinary talents in a young
and friendly working environment. The main role of the intern will be to assist
the culinary team to prepare and cook fresh meals in the assigned section.
Practical know-how of European cuisine is required.

Apart from great cooking skills, potential culinary interns should also
demonstrate a positive attitude and a collaborative
approach.

Remuneration

The
interns will receive a gross monthly allowance of €835. 10% will be deducted
as National Insurance.

Interns can opt to stay in a shared
room in the students’ accommodation which is located on hotel grounds.
Those staying in the students’ accommodation will have access to a common
kitchen , living and laundry areas.

The possibility
for student accommodation is on first come, first served basis as the number
of rooms is limited and the rooms are being booked at a fast
pace.

Working
Conditions

The interns will receive the required
on the job and classroom training

Students are expected
to work the standard 40 hour week. Extra hours worked over and above
the standard 40 hour week will be paid extra at a higher
rate.

At Westin, we are committed to empowering guests
to regain control and enhance their well-being when they need it most while
traveling, ensuring they can be the best version of themselves. To achieve
the brand mission of becoming the preeminent wellness brand in hospitality,
we need passionate and engaged associates to bring the brand’s unique
programming to life. We want our associates to embrace their own well-being
practices both on and off property.

You are the ideal Westin candidate if you are passionate; you are active
and take pride in how you maintain your well-being; you are optimistic; you
are adventurous. Be where you can do your best work,​ begin your
purpose, belong to an amazing global​team, and become the best
version of you.