Trainee, Beverage & Food (2027)

About the role

W Costa Navarino, part of the Costa Navarino destination in Messinia, Greece, is looking for a Trainee, Beverage & Food to join its team. You will support the daily operations of the Food & Beverage team while learning luxury hospitality service standards and operational procedures in a luxury resort setting.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in training programmes, on-the-job learning and departmental orientation sessions.
• Learn and apply luxury hospitality service standards and operational procedures.
• Support the Food & Beverage team with daily operations and service preparation.
• Assist Head Waiters and other team members during service.
• Develop knowledge of menus, products, ingredients, preparation methods and service sequences.
• Interact with guests professionally and courteously, anticipating their needs.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and hygiene in line with HACCP procedures.
• Gradually take on more responsibility as performance and operational needs allow.

Required profile

• Strong interest in hospitality and food & beverage.
• Passion for high-quality guest experiences in a luxury environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Very good command of English.
• EU citizenship or eligibility to work in Greece.
• Previous hospitality or F&B experience is an advantage but not required.

What we offer

• Private medical plan.
• Accommodation near Costa Navarino for eligible associates.
• Meals provided on site.
• Uniform and laundry service (where applicable).
• Ongoing training and development, task force assignments at Marriott hotels abroad and a multicultural, international work environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities (subject to internal policy), access to the online wellness platform, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and associate benefits worldwide.