Food & Beverage Intern – February 2027
€550 per month
Key Skills
Job Description
Feel the authentic. Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam is a historic and vibrant hotel, located opposite Amsterdam Central Station. With a diverse range of Food and Beverage outlets and a dynamic guest environment, it is the perfect place to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced hospitality setting. As a Food and Beverage Operational Intern, you become part of the daily operation, delivering service on the floor while ensuring every guest enjoys a smooth and memorable experience. This hands-on role allows you to build strong operational skills across restaurant, bar, breakfast, and events, while gaining insight into how exceptional service drives guest satisfaction. Responsibilities Deliver high-quality service across restaurant, bar, breakfast, and events Welcome guests with a warm and professional approach Support mise en place, service preparation, and closing duties Explain menus, suggest options, and support guests with dietary requirements Ensure cleanliness, presentation, and service standards are consistently maintained Work closely with the kitchen and team to ensure smooth service flow Stay flexible and support different outlets depending on business needs Contribute to creating a positive and energetic team environment Essential Requirements Currently enrolled in a hospitality, hotel management, or related study program Strong communication skills in English, written and spoken Passion for food, drinks, and guest service Hands-on and proactive attitude Flexible and eager to learn in a dynamic environment Availability for an internship of at least 5 months Eligible to complete an internship in the Netherlands Preferred Requirements Previous experience or strong interest in Food and Beverage or hospitality Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills Attention to detail and a service-oriented mindset Dutch or any additional language is an advantage Your Benefits And Perks Tasty meal during every shift Receive €250 for referring another intern Real-world experience in a dynamic hospitality environment Learning & development opportunities to build valuable skill Career opportunities across our hotels and corporate teams throughout Europe Heavily discounted hotel rates 50% discount in our restaurants and bars Access to exclusive employee discounts and offers Fun social events and team celebrations Potential future career opportunities after your internship We provide a monthly allowance of €550, exceeding Horeca CAO (BOL) guidelines, with full coverage of travel and job-related expenses. Excited to gain hands-on experience and create memorable guest moments every day? Apply today, it is quick and mobile friendly. We welcome all backgrounds and encourage you to bring your authentic self to Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam. Park Plaza. Be part of it.
Core Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality service across restaurant, bar, breakfast, and event operations, welcoming guests and assisting with menus and dietary needs. Prepare and close service areas, maintain cleanliness and presentation standards, and coordinate with kitchen and team members to ensure smooth service.
Requirements
Applicants must be enrolled in a hospitality, hotel management, or related study program, communicate well in spoken and written English, and be available for an internship of at least five months in the Netherlands. They should be proactive, flexible, eager to learn, and passionate about food, drinks, and guest service; prior hospitality experience and Dutch or another additional language are advantages.
Benefits
- Meal During Every Shift
- Referral Reward
- Hands-On Hospitality Experience
- Learning And Development Opportunities
- Career Opportunities Across European Hotels And Corporate Teams
- Discounted Hotel Rates
- 50% Discount In Restaurants And Bars
- Employee Discounts And Offers
- Social Events And Team Celebrations
- Potential Future Career Opportunities
- Travel And Job-Related Expenses Covered
About Park Plaza
Industry: Hospitality
Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees
An upscale and upper upscale, contemporary hotel brand featuring individually designed hotels in vibrant city centre locations and select resort destinations, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Hungary, London, Pula, Croatia and more. Park Plaza is renowned for creating memorable moments through its inspiring service, stylish guest rooms and versatile meeting facilities which are perfectly complemented by award-winning restaurants and bars. We present a wide choice of travel destinations, accommodation and event options, from vibrant city-centre hotels to tranquil beach-side resorts, all united by authentic service and modern, inviting spaces.