Key Skills

Job Description

At Park Plaza Eindhoven, the hotel is more than a place to stay; it is a dynamic environment where hospitality, leadership, and commercial thinking come together. Located in the heart of the city, our hotel operates at a fast pace, welcoming international guests while continuously striving to improve performance, quality, and guest experience. As an Operations Management Intern, you will be positioned at the heart of the hotel operation. Working closely with the General Manager, department heads, and operational teams, this internship offers real exposure to leadership, decision-making, and coordination within a professional hotel environment. You will gain hands-on experience in hotel operations, leadership activities, and commercial initiatives while supporting the day-to-day operation across multiple departments. Responsibilities Support the General Manager in daily operations and leadership tasks, gaining insight into hotel-wide decision-making. Work closely with all hotel departments to ensure smooth operations and a consistent guest experience. Provide operational support to departments such as Front Office, Food & Beverage, Meetings & Events, and Housekeeping, depending on business needs. Assist department heads with management activities such as administration, planning, scheduling, quality checks, and operational follow-up. Contribute to improving commercial and operational performance by supporting sales initiatives, events, promotions, and new ideas. Actively participate in meetings, projects, and leadership activities as part of your internship programme. Essential Requirements Registered with a recognised educational institution for a leadership, hospitality, or management internship. Currently in the 3rd or 4th year of a Bachelor's programme, or enrolled in a Master's programme, preferably in Hospitality, Hotel Management, or a related field. Available for an internship duration of at least 5 months. Strong interest in leadership, hotel operations, and hospitality management. Willingness to support both management projects and operational activities across the hotel. Excellent communication skills in English and a professional, proactive attitude. Preferred Requirements Previous internship or work experience in hospitality or a service-driven environment. Interest in commercial performance, leadership development, and process improvement. Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple departments. Comfortable working in a dynamic operational environment and adapting to changing priorities. What we offer? Direct exposure to senior hotel leadership and operational decision-making Tasty and healthy meals during your shift Discounted hotel rates (including Radisson Hotel Group worldwide for you, family & friends) 50% Food & Beverage discount in our restaurants and bars (for your whole party) Annual staff parties and team outings Access to exclusive benefits via the employee benefits platform Excellent Learning & Development opportunities within PPHE Hotel Group We provide a monthly allowance of €750, exceeding Horeca CAO (BOL) guidelines, with full coverage of job-related expenses. Ready to start your leadership journey? If you are looking for an internship with real responsibility and want to gain hands-on experience in both hotel operations and management within a dynamic hotel environment, then apply now and start your internship at Park Plaza Eindhoven. Park Plaza. Be part of it.

Core Responsibilities

Support the General Manager and department heads with daily hotel operations, leadership activities, planning, scheduling, quality checks, and operational follow-up. Coordinate with departments including Front Office, Food & Beverage, Meetings & Events, and Housekeeping, and contribute to sales initiatives, events, promotions, and performance improvement.

Requirements

Applicants must be enrolled at a recognized educational institution in a leadership, hospitality, or management internship and be in the third or fourth year of a bachelor's program or enrolled in a master's program; an internship of at least five months is required. Candidates should have a strong interest in hotel operations and leadership, excellent English communication skills, and a proactive professional attitude; hospitality experience and commercial or process-improvement interests are preferred.

Benefits

• Meals During Shifts
• Discounted Hotel Rates
• Food And Beverage Discount
• Staff Parties And Team Outings
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Learning And Development Opportunities
• Job-Related Expenses Covered