Trainee, Food & Beverage (2027)

About the role

Costa Navarino, a destination in Messinia with four 5-star resorts, four golf courses, more than 40 restaurants and bars and over 50 retail shops, is looking for a Trainee, Food & Beverage. You will gain hands-on experience in F&B operations, develop your skills through training and mentorship and build a foundation in luxury hospitality.

Key responsibilities

• Take part in training programmes, on-the-job learning and departmental orientation sessions.
• Learn luxury hospitality service standards and operational procedures.
• Support the F&B team in daily operations and service preparation.
• Assist Head Waiters and colleagues during service periods.
• Learn menus, products, ingredients, preparation methods and service sequences.
• Interact with guests professionally and courteously, understanding their needs and expectations.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and hygiene according to HACCP procedures.
• Accept feedback, improve performance and progressively take on more responsibility.

Required profile

• Strong interest in hospitality and the F&B industry, with a passion for high-quality guest experiences in a luxury setting.
• Willingness to learn, develop new skills and absorb operational knowledge.
• Positive attitude, professionalism and teamwork spirit.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Very good command of English and EU citizenship (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 environment.
• Use of Costa Navarino facilities (subject to internal policy), access to the online wellness platform, wellbeing initiatives, employee discounts and benefits worldwide.