Banquet Intern

Job Description

The Banquet Intern supports the planning and delivery of conferences, weddings, meetings, and other functions at JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai. Typical duties include preparing function rooms, arranging tables and equipment, assisting with guest service, coordinating with the kitchen and events team, replenishing supplies, and helping maintain high presentation standards. Candidates should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a hospitality, hotel management, or related program. Good communication skills, a professional appearance, teamwork, attention to detail, and a willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays, are expected. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate should be eager to learn, dependable, guest-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced luxury hotel environment.

Company Info

JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai is a luxury hotel operated under JW Marriott, part of Marriott International, one of the world's largest hospitality companies. Located in Business Bay, Dubai, the hotel is known for its twin towers, extensive dining options, large banquet and meeting facilities, spa, leisure amenities, and high-volume events operation. It serves business travelers, tourists, wedding parties, and corporate groups, offering an environment where interns can gain practical experience in luxury hospitality. Marriott places strong emphasis on guest satisfaction, service consistency, teamwork, professional development, and respect for people from different cultures. As a Banquet Intern, a candidate would work alongside experienced events, food and beverage, culinary, and hotel operations teams while learning international service standards. Duties, benefits, and internship compensation may vary according to the specific academic or employment arrangement.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island, but it offers a highly international lifestyle across cities such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with beaches, shopping, desert activities, cultural sites, and a busy hospitality sector. Hotels, restaurants, catering companies, events venues, airlines, and tourism businesses regularly offer opportunities for interns and entry-level staff. The culture combines modern global influences with Emirati traditions; modest dress and respectful behavior are expected, especially in public and religious settings. English is widely used in workplaces, while Arabic is the official language. Employers normally arrange an employment or internship visa and work permit, so candidates should not work on a tourist visa. Relocation costs, accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, and flight benefits vary by employer. Dubai can be expensive, particularly for rent, although shared accommodation and staff housing may reduce costs. Confirm the allowance, visa sponsorship, accommodation, working hours, and contract terms before accepting an offer.