Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)
Internship
The British Embassy in Berne is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Residence Intern to join the team.
The main purpose of job will be to gain experience of working in a high quality environment, and provide hands-on support to the team that manages and runs the official functions of the British Embassy events at the residence of the Ambassador.
Roles and responsibilities:
Working in Service during various events (breakfasts, lunches, dinner functions and large receptions). Preparing rooms, tables, mise en place and serving our official guests.
Assisting the Head of Housekeeping & Service with office administration and deputising for her during absences, working independently
Assisting the Head Chef in the kitchen to prepare for events or administrational tasks
Assisting the Residence team with housekeeping duties and decorations at the Residence
Managing the IT & Sound Systems
Helping with the organisation of our annual King´s Birthday Party Reception with 500 guests in June; sending out invitation, updating guests list etc.
Some proven experience of the Hospitality Industry, especially from a hotel or events perspective.
Outgoing and welcoming – being used to dealing with people in a friendly manner.
Having a ‘can do’ attitude and being a “Team Player.
Knowing the basic principles of formal and informal food service – familiar with housekeeping functions, and food preparation standards.
Fluency at B2 level in German and/or French according to CEFR framework*, or equivalent.
To be able to demonstrate more in-depth knowledge of the Hospitality industry, and be willing to pass on their knowledge to the team
Changing and Improving, Delivering at Pace, Managing a Quality Service, Working Together
5 November 2024
Internship
Full-time, Intern, Fixed Term
40
11 months
Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Switzerland
Berne
British Embassy
1
CHF
monthly
6 January 2025
This is an Internship contract for 40 working hours per week.
Gross monthly salary is CHF 2190. The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy also enjoys a maximum of 14 Swiss/ UK public holidays per year.
FCDO is committed to continual learning and development. The Embassy will provide funding in line with L&D requirements and a variety of learning and development is provided throughout the year both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy. There will be opportunities to attend training, lectures etc. on the job.
Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Swiss employment law.
The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.
The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.
Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Switzerland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.
Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field “Application deadline”.
We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.
Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.
The British Diplomatic Missions will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a job.
*Please note for more information regarding the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, please click on the following link CEFR. Please bear in mind in case you are invited for an interview your language skill is going to be assessed.
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