Food and Beverage Intern

Job Description

The Food and Beverage Intern supports daily operations in restaurants, bars, banquets, and room service at Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai. Typical responsibilities include welcoming guests, taking or delivering orders, setting tables, maintaining service standards, assisting with events, and following food safety and hygiene procedures. Candidates should be enrolled in or recently completed a hospitality, tourism, or related program, communicate well in English, present a professional appearance, and demonstrate enthusiasm for guest service. Flexibility to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays is expected. Previous hotel or restaurant experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful candidate should be reliable, eager to learn, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a busy multicultural environment.

Company Info

Sheraton Mall of the Emirates Hotel Dubai is a luxury city hotel operated under Marriott International’s Sheraton brand. Located next to Mall of the Emirates and close to major Dubai attractions, the hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, families, and international groups. Its facilities generally include guest rooms and suites, restaurants and lounges, meeting and event spaces, a fitness center, and wellness facilities. Sheraton properties focus on warm hospitality, dependable service, and creating social spaces where guests can connect. As part of Marriott International, the hotel offers exposure to global service standards, structured learning, and career opportunities across a large international hospitality network. Interns can gain practical experience in food and beverage operations while working with colleagues and guests from many cultures.

Destination Guide

The United Arab Emirates is not an island but a federation of seven emirates, with Dubai offering especially strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation, and events. The culture combines Islamic traditions with a highly international lifestyle; modest dress, respectful behavior, and awareness of local customs are important. Dubai provides modern transport, shopping, beaches, entertainment, and a busy social scene, although accommodation and living costs can be high. Hospitality employees commonly work long shifts, weekends, and public holidays. For most expatriate employees, the employer arranges a residence and work permit after entry, while interns may require an appropriate internship, student, or employment visa depending on their status and nationality. Confirm sponsorship, insurance, accommodation, transport, and contract conditions before relocating. Bring attested documents where required and budget for deposits, travel, and initial expenses.