Internship - Food & Beverage

Role summary

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This Food & Beverage internship is suited to students or recent graduates seeking practical hospitality experience at Mondrian Doha. Responsibilities may include supporting restaurant, bar, banquet, and room-service operations; welcoming guests; taking or coordinating orders; maintaining service standards; assisting with setup and clearing; and following food-safety and hotel procedures. Candidates should be studying hospitality, tourism, or a related subject, demonstrate enthusiasm for guest service, communicate well in English, and present a professional, positive attitude. Flexibility for shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Previous hospitality experience is helpful but may not be essential. The successful intern should be reliable, well-groomed, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a busy, multicultural environment.

About the employer

Mondrian Doha is a luxury lifestyle hotel in Doha, Qatar, operated under Accor’s international hospitality portfolio. Located in the West Bay Lagoon area, the hotel is known for its distinctive contemporary design, dramatic interiors, restaurants, bars, event spaces, spa facilities, and guest-focused service. Its food and beverage outlets combine international dining concepts with an energetic, design-led atmosphere, attracting hotel guests, residents, and visitors. As part of Accor, Mondrian Doha benefits from global hospitality standards, training opportunities, and a diverse international workforce. The property places emphasis on memorable guest experiences, creativity, teamwork, responsible operations, and professional development. Internship opportunities can provide exposure to luxury hotel procedures, service delivery, guest relations, and the daily coordination required across multiple food and beverage outlets.

Working in Qatar

Qatar is a compact Gulf country rather than an island, with Doha as its main employment and cultural centre. Hospitality opportunities are available in luxury hotels, restaurants, resorts, events, catering, tourism, and airport services. The culture blends Islamic traditions with a highly international workforce; modest dress, courtesy, and respect for local customs are important. Lifestyle amenities include modern shopping centres, beaches, museums, desert excursions, sports, and a growing dining scene. Summers are extremely hot, while winters are generally pleasant. Foreign employees usually need an employer-sponsored work or residence permit; interns must confirm whether the placement uses a student visa, temporary permission, or another approved arrangement. Employers may offer accommodation, transport, meals, insurance, or airfare, but these benefits vary. Candidates should verify the contract, stipend, visa responsibility, working hours, and accommodation before relocating.