Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort University Intern - Operations - Front Office

Role summary

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This university internship is suited to students studying hospitality, tourism, or a related field who want practical experience in hotel front-office operations. Candidates should have good communication and organizational skills, a professional appearance, a positive attitude, and basic computer and English-language abilities. The role may involve assisting with guest arrivals and departures, reservations, enquiries, telephone calls, administrative tasks, and coordination with other departments. Interns are expected to provide friendly, attentive service, follow Marriott and resort standards, protect guest confidentiality, work flexible shifts including weekends and holidays, and learn quickly in a busy international environment.

About the employer

Le Méridien Phuket Beach Resort is an upscale beachfront resort in Phuket, Thailand, operating under the Le Méridien brand of Marriott International. The resort combines contemporary hospitality with design inspired by art, culture, travel, and local surroundings. It serves international leisure travelers, families, groups, and guests attending events, offering accommodation, restaurants and bars, recreational facilities, wellness services, and meeting spaces. As part of Marriott International, the resort follows global standards for guest service, training, workplace conduct, and operational quality. Employees and interns gain exposure to a multicultural hotel environment and may work closely with front office, housekeeping, food and beverage, engineering, and guest-relations teams. The resort is located near Karon and Patong, providing a popular setting for hospitality students seeking practical experience in Thailand’s tourism industry.

Working in Thailand

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island and a major tourism and hospitality hub, with job opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, tourism, wellness, diving, retail, and event services. The lifestyle combines busy tourist areas with quieter beaches, local markets, temples, seafood, and strong Thai traditions. Living costs vary: shared accommodation and local food are generally affordable, while western-style areas can be expensive. English is widely used in tourism, although basic Thai is helpful and appreciated. Foreign interns normally need an appropriate education or internship visa arrangement, commonly supported by the school and host organization; visa and work permissions must be confirmed with the Thai embassy and employer before arrival. Relocating requires a valid passport, insurance, proof of placement, accommodation planning, and funds for transport and deposits. Phuket has an international airport and good connections to Bangkok and nearby islands.