Food & Beverage Intern

Role summary

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The Food & Beverage Intern supports daily restaurant, bar, banquet and room-service operations at Mama Shelter Dubai. Typical requirements include hospitality or hotel-management studies, good communication skills, a positive attitude and an interest in guest service. Previous experience is helpful but generally not essential. The candidate is expected to welcome guests professionally, assist with table setup and service, maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards, follow food-safety procedures, support colleagues during busy periods and help deliver Mama Shelter’s relaxed, friendly guest experience. Flexibility for shifts, weekends and public holidays is normally required. English is important; additional languages and knowledge of food and beverage service are advantageous.

About the employer

Mama Shelter Dubai is a lively lifestyle hotel operated under the Mama Shelter brand, which is part of Accor. The brand is known for creative design, informal hospitality, social restaurants and a welcoming atmosphere that blends accommodation, dining and entertainment. Located in Dubai, the property serves leisure travellers, business visitors and local residents through its guest rooms, restaurants, bars and event spaces. Team members are expected to be approachable, energetic and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment. As an Accor property, Mama Shelter Dubai may provide structured training, international hospitality exposure and opportunities to build experience across food and beverage, rooms and hotel operations. Its workplace culture generally emphasizes teamwork, individuality, guest engagement and delivering memorable experiences rather than formal luxury-service conventions.

Working in United Arab Emirates

The United Arab Emirates is a modern Gulf destination rather than an island, with Dubai offering particularly strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, tourism, retail, aviation and events. The culture combines Emirati traditions, Islamic values and a highly international population; modest dress and respectful conduct are expected in public and workplaces. Dubai has a fast-paced lifestyle, excellent transport, extensive shopping and dining, beaches and year-round sunshine, although summers are extremely hot. Employers normally arrange or sponsor an employment visa for eligible hires; interns should confirm whether the company provides a visa, insurance, accommodation, meals or transport before accepting. Passports, legalized education documents and medical checks may be needed. Rent can be expensive, so staff housing or a housing allowance is valuable. Check contract terms, working hours and local labor regulations carefully.