Internship . Food & Beverage - Kitchen (M/F) - Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel

Our Hotel . Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel

Tivoli Kopke Porto Gaia Hotel, in Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal, is a unique hotel that combines the timeless elegance of the Tivoli brand with the heritage of Kopke, the world's oldest Port wine house, delivering an exceptional experience where hospitality, wine and gastronomy come together.

Located on the banks of the Douro River, with stunning views over the city of Porto, the hotel features 150 rooms and suites, dining venues led by three-Michelin-starred Chef Nacho Manzano, an exclusive wine cellar, a Tivoli Spa, a state-of-the-art fitness centre, and extensive event and wedding facilities for up to 900 guests. 
Inspired by the rich wine heritage of the region and the Tivoli spirit of hospitality, this is the perfect hotel for you to complete your internship.

 

What will you do?

 

As an Intern (M/F) in the Food & Beverage Department – Kitchen area, you are expected to demonstrate a professional attitude with a strong focus on continuous learning. You should always be available to support and assist the teams in the assigned tasks, while consistently complying with the established standards and procedures, contributing to the preparation and production of high-quality products and the delivery of an excellent service that exceeds guest expectations.

During your internship, you will have the opportunity to join our Food & Beverage team, working closely with and learning from our Chefs, F&B Director, Kitchen, Bar, and Groups & Events teams. This experience will allow you to develop your professional skills and enhance your learning alongside experienced hospitality professionals.

You will be challenged to put your knowledge into practice and gain insight into the daily kitchen operation, participating in tasks such as ingredient preparation, mise-en-place, food preparation and plating, as well as the organisation of work areas, always in accordance with the highest quality and food safety standards.

You will also have the opportunity to contribute to the preparation of events and special services, supporting the team in delivering meals for groups hosted across our event venues and meeting facilities, with capacity for up to 900 participants. Through this experience, you will play an active role in creating outstanding dining experiences and exceeding guest expectations.

What are we looking for?

 

• Positive Attitude
• Sympathy
• Customer orientation
• Passion for service
• Professional attitude
• Time flexibility
• Willingness to learn and evolve                                                                                                                           
• Availability of 6 Months - From February/March - August/September 2027                                                                          
• English fluent and Portuguese is preferred (although is not an exclusion factor)
• Currently studying Hotel Management or related field
• EU passport and/or Swiss B Permit holder
• Working requirements: EU citizen or Permit VISA.
  

Why choose us?

At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:

• 6 months Internship plan adapted to you, your course and your goals, in order to put into practice the knowledge acquired side by side with our teams and our most experienced professionals
• Participation in a welcoming session “Corporate Onborading” where you will get to know the company's Culture, Strategy and Values and understand firsthand the sense of commitment, pride and passion to be part of this group!
• Integration in a dynamic team, focused on a service of excellence
• 500€ (per Month) Internship Scholarship                       
• Integration into an International group with over 560 Hotels around the world with the possibility of starting a successful career at national and/or international level
• Special Staff and Family & Friends Rate -  in the several services-  Accommodation . F&B, among others;                            
• Free meals                                                                                                                                                                      
• Participation in Several  internal actions and in social and environmental responsibility projects                                                              
• Dismissal Day to Celebrate Anniversary Day
• Access to the e-learning training platform to enhance career development
• Free uniform and access to laundry room for uniform cleaning;
• Participation in various internal actions and in social and environmental responsibility projects;
  
  At Minor Hotels, our interns and our teams are our most valuable assets.
  Your passion, leadership, motivation, and dedication to providing excellent service are the keys to our success.
  
  Join us! This could be your opportunity to learn, apply your knowledge, and take the first steps toward a successful career in one of the largest international hospitality groups, with around 560 hotels and resorts worldwide.