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F&B Operations Intern
Hyatt Corporation
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Source date: 10/21/2026
About this role
Let’s Go Lisbon! Opening in 2027, The Standard, Lisbon marks our long-anticipated arrival in one of Europe’s most charismatic capitals. Set within the historic Palácio Santa Clara, overlooking Alfama and the Tagus River, the hotel brings The Standard’s signature blend of bold design, culture and unconventional hospitality to the heart of Lisbon. Reimagined by architect Samuel Torres de Carvalho, with playful and distinctive interiors by Jaime Hayon, the property combines centuries of history with a fresh, contemporary spirit. Featuring 170 guestrooms, 24 long-stay apartments, vibrant dining and bar experiences, a pool, spa and rooftop terrace, The Standard, Lisbon is set to become one of the city's most exciting new destinations. Ever wondered what it takes to bring a brand-new hotel to life? Here's your chance to find out. As we gear up for our highly anticipated launch, we're looking for an F&B Operations Intern who's ready to bring fresh energy, get involved and help us create something extraordinary. From preparing our restaurants and bars for opening night to welcoming our very first guests, this is your opportunity to be part of something special from day one. Your role As our F&B Operations Intern , you'll join us at one of the most exciting moments in a hotel's journey: the countdown to opening. Working alongside our Food & Beverage teams, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing our restaurants, bars, terraces and event spaces for their highly anticipated debut. You'll get involved in pre-opening preparations, learn our service standards and gain exposure to different areas of F&B operations, from all-day dining and bar service to events, rooftop experiences and in-room dining. You'll discover what goes into creating the vibrant food, drink and nightlife experiences that have made The Standard famous around the world. Once our doors open, you'll be right at the heart of the action, welcoming guests, delivering exceptional food and beverage service and helping create memorable experiences through your personality, product knowledge and passion for hospitality. This isn't your typical internship. You'll experience the excitement of launching a brand-new hotel working in 5 different outlets on a monthly rotating schedule, learn from experienced hospitality professionals and discover how great food, music, culture and service come together to create something extraordinary. We're looking for someone with personality, curiosity and enthusiasm. Someone who loves connecting with people, has a genuine passion for food and drink and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves, share ideas and embrace the unexpected. After all, we're anything but standard. Do you StandOut and have what it takes to be our F&B Operations Intern at The Standard, Lisbon? Previous F&B experience is welcome but isn't essential. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion for hospitality, a positive attitude and an appetite to learn. Your individuality, energy and ability to connect with people are just as important as your academic background. In addition, the ideal candidate will be anything but standard… • Be studying Hospitality Management, Tourism or a related discipline, ideally seeking their first or second internship as part of their academic programme • Have a genuine interest in Food & Beverage operations, restaurants, bars and lifestyle hospitality • Be naturally warm, confident and comfortable engaging with guests from all walks of life • Bring energy, creativity, curiosity and a proactive, hands-on approach • Have an appreciation for great food, wines, cocktails and the art of delivering exceptional service • Be a team player who's eager to learn, contribute ideas and embrace new challenges • Have a passion for music, art, culture and nightlife, and an interest in Lisbon's vibrant social scene • Have good organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a lively, fast-paced environment • Have a good working knowledge English; additional languages are a plus • Be flexible with working hours, including evenings, nights, weekends and public holidays, in line with the agreed internship programme Ready to be part of Lisbon's most exciting opening? Not everyone gets to say they helped launch a hotel. This is your chance to be there before the first cocktail is poured, the first table is served and the first rooftop party begins, helping create the very first chapter of The Standard, Lisbon. If you've got the personality, passion and curiosity to be anything but standard, we'd love to hear from you or pop along and speak with us on the Hyatt stand on 24 October . Join us. Be part of the opening. Make your mark. All applicants must be eligible to undertake an internship in Portugal. Appropriate documentation confirming eligibility will be required before the internship commences.