F&B Internship (Start November) - Hotel Arts Barcelona

Role summary

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This food and beverage internship at Hotel Arts Barcelona is suited to a hospitality, tourism, or culinary student seeking practical experience in a luxury hotel. Responsibilities may include supporting restaurant, bar, banquet, and room-service operations; welcoming guests; taking or delivering orders; setting up service areas; maintaining presentation and hygiene standards; and working closely with other departments. Candidates should have a professional attitude, strong communication and teamwork skills, attention to detail, and a genuine interest in guest service. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays is expected. Spanish and English are useful, while additional languages and previous hospitality experience are advantageous. Candidates must also meet any academic internship or work-eligibility requirements applicable in Spain.

About the employer

Hotel Arts Barcelona is a luxury Marriott hotel located on the city’s seafront near Port Olímpic. Known for its contemporary architecture, Mediterranean setting, refined accommodation, restaurants, event facilities, and high-level guest service, the hotel serves leisure travelers, business guests, and international groups. It operates within the Marriott International portfolio, one of the world’s largest hospitality companies, offering structured standards, training, and career-development opportunities. Hotel Arts combines large-scale luxury operations with Barcelona’s food, culture, and coastal lifestyle, making it a strong environment for students and early-career professionals interested in hospitality. Food and beverage teams typically support restaurants, bars, banquets, room service, and guest events, providing broad exposure to hotel operations. Interns can gain experience in service delivery, teamwork, customer relations, and professional standards while working in a multicultural environment.

Working in Spain Islands

Spain’s islands, including Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Ibiza, Menorca, and Lanzarote, offer strong opportunities in hotels, restaurants, resorts, travel services, events, wellness, and marine tourism. Tourism is the main employment driver, with seasonal recruitment especially from spring through autumn, although larger resorts operate year-round. Island culture blends Spanish traditions with Mediterranean or Atlantic influences, relaxed social life, local festivals, seafood, and outdoor activities. Lifestyle is generally sunny and active, but housing can be expensive and limited in popular destinations. EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens can work without a visa, while other nationals normally need an appropriate Spanish work or internship authorization before starting. Students should confirm whether their placement qualifies as an educational internship. Research accommodation, transport, healthcare, taxes, and local registration before relocating; basic Spanish is highly useful, even in international tourist areas.