Hotel Operations Intern

Join us at Kimpton Fitzroy for our Hotel Operations Internship programme and help us to provide our guests with Heartfelt Human Connections!

We are looking for a passionate individual to join our team on a 9-month Full-Time internship programme, allowing you to gain experience working within one of the largest global Hospitality organisations and providing you with on-the-job industry insight.

This opportunity is suitable for someone who is currently in education and looking to gain valuable employment experience, or someone who has no or little previous Hospitality experience and is looking to try a career in an exciting, growing industry.

A “London Hotel Like No Other,” Kimpton Fitzroy London is an iconic 19th-century building which meets the London of today: From the outside, this landmark building, which occupies the eastern side of Bloomsbury’s Russell Square, looks every bit the part of grande dame. Inside, though, contemporary interiors beckon the discerning traveller to settle in and stay a while. Want to be part of this Lifestyle Luxury property?

What will I cover in my internship? 

During your internship, you will gain lots of new skills and experience real life work within our Hotel environment, all with the support of your mentor who will guide you throughout the way. As part of your Hotel Operations internship, you can expect to experience the following: 

• Front of House (3 months) – Rotation 1
• Housekeeping (2 months) – Rotation 2
• Food & Beverage (4 months) – Rotation 3
• 2x 1-week shadowing in department of choice
• Final continuous improvement project 

What can I gain from my Internship at IHG Hotels and Resorts? 

• £28,808 full time salary (£13.85 per hour), plus Service Charge. An opportunity to learn on the job and earn at the same time!
• 21 days holiday over the 9 months, including bank holidays 
• Wagestream - a financial wellbeing app giving you the opportunity to save, track and withdraw your pay as you earn it.
• Free meals whilst on duty prepare by skilled chefs!
• Worldwide employee and friends & family hotel room discounts
• Food and Beverage discounts at the delicious Fitz bar and Fitz Brasserie
• Discounts off your supermarket shop, other shopping, and experiences through our portal!
• Employee assistance programme 24/7 and employee healthcare plan with access to Mental Healthcare first aiders
• Regular sporting and social events
• Most importantly, we’ll help you grow and develop you as an individual. 
• Hospitality industry insight - opportunity to gain insight from an inside perspective, you will be working as an important role within our team and will have the chance to learn from those within the industry
• Obtaining skills that will help you throughout your career – wherever it may take you! 
• Employment opportunities – having completed your internship with us, the doors will open for you to apply to live roles across our estate of Hotels
• Overall, the chance to build and grow your personal career within a growing industry and become an integral part of our hotel team!

What do I need to apply? 

• No previous experience required – this internship is open to anyone wanting to try their hand in a fast-paced global Hospitality organisation, no two-days will be the same which is all part of the fun! 
• A desire to work in Hospitality, we are looking for someone who is excited for the chance to work at IHG Hotels and Resorts and gain insight from some highly knowledgeable colleagues within the business.
• Willingness to work in a team and support each other - you will become a part of our team when you begin your internship, and we would expect you to work closely with others in your department to make the most out of your internship experience! 
• Right to Work in the UK is essential for this role.

If this opportunity is something which excites you, please apply today to register your interest! Please note any successful applications will be invited to an in-person interview as part of the selection process.

You must meet the legal requirements to work in the UK.

At IHG Hotels & Resorts, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We firmly believe that all our colleagues deserve to be treated equally and have the same opportunities to develop and grow their skills within our business and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and colleagues without regard to an individual's, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or familial status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don't quite meet every single requirement, but still believe you'd be a great fit for the job? We'll never know unless you hit the 'Apply' button. Start your journey with us today and let's #GoFurtherTogether.