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Food & Beverage Management Trainee - F&B Office
Food & Beverage Management Trainee – F&B Office
About Hotel Okura Amsterdam
Hotel Okura Amsterdam is an international five-star hotel and a member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
With 300 guest rooms, six restaurant concepts—including two restaurants that together hold three Michelin stars—two bars, extensive event facilities for up to 2,000 guests, and an exclusive Health Club, we are one of the most diverse Food & Beverage operations in the Netherlands.
Our ambition is clear: to continuously improve and exceed expectations. That's why we invest not only in our guests but also in the development of new talent.
The internship
As a Management Trainee, you will have the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within one of the most complex Food & Beverage operations in the Netherlands.
You will support the F&B Management Team with both operational and strategic initiatives while being given the opportunity to take ownership, contribute ideas, and develop your management skills.
Based on your education, experience, and interests, we will tailor the traineeship to align with your personal learning objectives.
Your responsibilities
- Support the F&B Management Team with operational and administrative tasks
- Contribute ideas for projects, process improvements, and new initiatives
- Analyze operational performance and assist with improvement plans
- Collaborate with department heads across the various F&B outlets
- Provide support during events and peak operational periods
- Help deliver a consistent five-star guest experience
- Gain insight into the different disciplines within the Food & Beverage department
During your traineeship, you may gain experience in areas such as:
- Ciel Bleu
- Yamazato
- Teppanyaki Restaurant Sazanka
- KIRI
- Serre
- Le Camelia & Room Service
- Banqueting & Events
- Bars
- The F&B Office
We believe that great managers first understand how the operation works. That's why this traineeship combines management exposure with hands-on operational involvement.
Who Are You?
- Currently enrolled in a bachelor's degree (HBO) in Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, or a related field
- Passionate about hospitality, curious, and eager to learn
- Analytical and well organized
- Proactive and confident in taking responsibility
- Strong communication skills with a hands-on mentality
- Fluent in both Dutch and English
- Available for a minimum internship period of six months
Previous Food & Beverage experience is an advantage, but enthusiasm and the right attitude are even more important to us.
What we offer
- An internship contract for a minimum of six months
- A monthly internship allowance of €750
- One additional day off per month for internships exceeding six months
- Plenty of room for your own ideas and improvement initiatives in line with our Lean philosophy
- Employee Rates and attractive Family & Friends rates for hotel stays
- A complimentary lunch or dinner every working day
- 20% employee discount in our restaurants
- A one-time 50% employee discount at one of our restaurants
- Intensive coaching and guidance from experienced managers within an international five-star hotel
Interested?
Are you ready to challenge yourself within one of the most ambitious Food & Beverage organizations in the Netherlands?
Apply now and discover how your hospitality career can begin at Hotel Okura Amsterdam.
Application Procedure
Below is a brief overview of our application process.
Introduction via phone
Once your application has been evaluated, we will call you for a brief chat and ask you a few questions about your application. We will also explain the next steps in the application process.
Interview
In this interview, we get to know each other better. We are pleased to share information about Hotel Okura Amsterdam and the position and there is room for you to ask your questions. Of course, we are also curious about you and whether we are a match!
Reference check
We will ask you to provide a reference from your previous employer(s) and we will ask them a few short questions.
Offer
Congratulations on your new position! We much look forward to welcoming you as our new colleague soon! We will call you to shortly talk you through our offer and you have the opportunity to ask your questions. After that, you will receive the offer via email.
