Residence Intern

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

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 managed 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.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience
- Fluency at B2 level in English according to CEFR framework*, or equivalent;
- 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
- Knowing the basic principles of formal and informal food service - familiar with housekeeping functions, and food preparation standards

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience
- 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
- Required behaviours- Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together Application deadline Application deadline - day Application deadline - month Application deadline - year
- 16 April 2023

Grade
- Internship

Type of Position
- Fixed Term, Intern

Working hours per week
- 40

Duration of Post
- 11 months

Region
- Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory
- Switzerland

Location (City)
- Berne

Type of Post
- British Embassy

Number of vacancies
- 1

Salary Currency
- CHF

Start Date Start Date - day Start Date - month Start Date - year
- 1 June 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

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.

Additional information

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.