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Paid Hospitality Internship

This internship program offers paid positions (award wage) between 6-12 months within the hospitality field. This is a great opportunity for Australian students and entry level professionals looking to extend their knowledge and experience to that of the Chinese hospitality industry, whilst also funding their stay in China.

Roles include: Food & Beverage preparations/ serving/ presentation, Hospitality management, Housekeeping and Kitchen hand skills; a multitude of experiences to gain comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry. Many positions will involve cross-training in two or more roles/ areas in hospitality and this is an exciting opportunity for applicants wanting to gain international experience and/ or use the internship as a stepping stone into the hospitality world.

Program Includes

 Part I: Training & Orientation (1 week)

  • Leadership/ Team Building Training
  • Mandarin lessons based on introductory Mandarin
  • Orientation to China
  • Cultural lessons during the program
  • Airport pick-up
  • Welcome dinner
  • Welcome kit
  • Accommodation in the training school
  • Meals through the school canteen
  • Access to school facilities for evening recreation and sporting activities
  • Social and cultural activities
  • Farewell dinner

Part II: Hospitality Internship

  • Accommodation and meals provided; Accommodation to be shared accommodation on suitable arrangement made by the Hotel; Meals provided by hotel canteen or other arrangements made by hotel
  • Accommodation during break (not meals)
  • Allowance of RMB 2000 (if after finishing your first 6 months you extend for a further 6 months you will receive an allowance of at least RMB 4000 for this second term)
  • Completion bonus (RMB for completion of 6 months practical)
  • Opportunities for informal Mandarin learning
  • Opportunity to participate in excursions and activities
  • 24/7 support through our representative office in Beijing and local support groups
  • Opportunity to meet and mix with and make friends with people from around the world
  • Time for independent travel (at own expense) within validity of visa

Not included:

  • Airfare
  • Visa fees
  • Travel Medical insurance
  • Travel after the formal program is completed

Length:

6 months (can be extended for a further 6 months)

Lead Time:

3 months 

Dates:

- Arrival Date: 24th August 2009
- Internship Start Date: 1st September 2009
- Internship End Date: 1st March 2010 

Candidate Requirements

  • 18 – 30 years old
  • Completed and signed application form
  • CV, Cover Letter and Academic Transcript
  • Applicants currently studying or qualified in the Hospitality field
  • Applicants will also need to have an upper intermediate level of conversational Mandarin
  • Practical experience is advantageous
  • Travel Medical Insurance

Program Fee*

  • Application Fee: AU$750
  • Placement Fee: EUR 1,298

Extension fee for further 6 months: RMB4,000 

*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.