University Intern-Europe

Job Description

This university internship is intended for students seeking practical hospitality experience in Europe. Requirements typically include current enrollment in a university or hospitality-related programme, a valid right to work or internship authorization, good communication skills, professional presentation, and willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays. English is generally expected, while Spanish or another European language may be advantageous. Candidates should be dependable, customer-focused, adaptable, and comfortable working across hotel departments. The internship may involve guest service, administration, operations, or another area suited to the student’s studies. Marriott expects interns to learn quickly, follow hotel standards, protect guest privacy, and contribute positively to a diverse team.

Company Info

Marriott International is one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, operating and franchising thousands of hotels and resorts across numerous brands and countries. Its portfolio includes luxury, premium, select-service, and extended-stay properties, including The Luxury Collection. Marriott focuses on delivering consistent guest experiences while providing career development, training, and international opportunities for employees and students. Hotel Maria Cristina, a Luxury Collection Hotel in San Sebastián, is an iconic five-star property known for its historic Belle Époque architecture, elegant rooms, high-end service, and strong connection to the city’s culinary and cultural identity. The hotel attracts leisure travellers, international guests, and event visitors, offering interns exposure to professional luxury-hotel operations in a prestigious Spanish destination.

Destination Guide

Spain’s islands include the Balearics—Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, and Formentera—and the Canary Islands, such as Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Hospitality creates many opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, guest services, wellness, and tourism, with seasonal hiring especially common before summer. Island life offers beaches, outdoor activities, relaxed social customs, regional food, and vibrant local festivals, although housing can be expensive and transport may be less convenient outside major towns. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can generally live and work in Spain with registration requirements. Non-EU applicants usually need an employer-supported work permit, while students may require an approved internship agreement and suitable visa or residence authorization. Bring proof of accommodation, insurance, funds, and qualifications, and check current Spanish immigration rules before relocating. San Sebastián is on mainland Spain, not the islands, but has excellent public transport and a strong hospitality market.