Description
We are looking for someone who isn’t afraid to do things differently and join a company that is turning the hospitality industry upside down and expanding globally. A unique opportunity has come up to join our hotel team as an intern or apprentice!
Come join a fun, flexible, and passionate team that has big dreams and even warmer hearts.
Why working for us is differentIn this internship or apprentissage/ alternance, we won’t put you in a box as a ‘receptionist’ or ‘food and beverage’ person. With us, you’ll learn to become a champion multitasker – customer service, receptionist, concierge, barista, mixologist, logistics and more. You will learn to be a citizenM ambassador, free to be yourself to do the best job you can. We believe in making work fun. If you’re having a great experience, so will our guests.
We’re proud to put hospitality back in the hospitality industry, and that’s because of our ambassadors. We don’t hire them for their skills; we hire them for their attitude. We seek people who feel great about making others smile and we see the results in our happy guests.
Internship / Apprenticeship purpose You’ll be exposed to all that hospitality offers in reference to Operations including hospitality management, food and beverage, guest experience and over all day to day operation.
You will have regular check-in moments with your designated internship / apprentissage manager- you will be able to set goals and continue your learning through this hands-on role. We will also accommodate any credit-related learning as needed.
Key responsibilities
- Assist ambassadors with daily operations- welcoming and greeting guest, self check ins & check out, reservation verification, concierge inquiries, guest requests and demands, luggage storage,
- Change the way guests feel about hospitality, deliver the citizenM guest experience- connecting, friendly, genuine and real - curating a personalized experience
- Work collaboratively with team members by delivering memorable experiences
- Learn to work with system platforms and booking engines (online travel agencies) used to conduct daily operations and reservations.
- Exposure to F&B - barista, mixologist, serving and preparing meals, learning the requirements to clean and maintain a kitchen within department of health standards.
- Work as night ambassador for up to 1 months where you learn how to conduct our Night Audit procedure, close the bar and prepare breakfast with our night owls.
What you will learn - Exposure to non-traditional pretty epic hospitality culture with awesome values
- Importance of facilitating happiness and building trust amongst a team
- Benefits of cross-trained empowered employees
- Day-to-day duties of ambassadors
- Skills in making barista coffee, mixology (cocktails) and front-of-house systems and procedures
- How to adapt to changing conditions and active hospitality smart thinking solutions.
- Effective feedback skills, and awareness of social and emotional intelligence
Do you have what we’re looking for?
You are:
- available for six or more months
- a student enrolled at a university, BTS or CFA during the entire duration of the internship/ apprenticeship
To be successful at citizenM, you’ll need to have:
- A genuine touch: Treat all people as you would treat your best friends;
- A passionate attitude: Be collaborative and believe we are stronger working together. You are optimistic and spread good vibes.
And you’ll need to be:
- A smart thinker: You like to find simpler, better and bolder ways to do things. You are curious and believe no detail is too small.
- Real caring: You show empathy for people and the planet. You are open to other points of view and experiences that bring out the best in me. You create positive change.
- Comfortable in English. French and other language abilities are welcome too!
Please note that we are only able to consider applicants currently with the right to work in the country (we cannot facilitate visas, sponsorship or work permits).What's in it for you?
What’s in it for you? - Internship allowance (€4.50 / hour; 35 hr per week )
- Apprentice salary (based on the apprentice pay scale in France)
- Exciting on-the-job training across hotel operations, including coffee, mixology, front desk, food preparation, and service
- Full immersion (onboarding training)
- Access to citizenM learning and development programs
- Monthly personal improvement plan
- Staff meal provided each shift. Delicious barista coffee & tea whilst working
- Up to 10 citizenM experience nights for you (and a discounted rate for friends and family)
- Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 50% of the Navigo Pass covered
Location and hours Typical shifts are: our hotel operates 24/7 with a rotating flexible schedule, including:- Morning: 7:00AM-3:00PM- Evening: 3:00PM-11:00PM- Availability to work weekends is required
This internship/ apprenticeship will be based in Paris, France. We are hiring for our hotels in Roissy Charles de Gaulle (Airport). citizenM is an affordable luxury hotel chain for mobile citizens of the world. With a style that will knock your socks off, we offer citizens a real home from home, plus the world’s fluffiest pillows. Our typical guest is a frequent traveler who is quality and design-driven, and value-conscious. We currently have hotels in the Netherlands, France, UK, Switzerland, Denmark, USA, and Asia, with more to come soon. We are proud to put hospitality back into the hospitality industry and have received numerous awards for our groundbreaking approach. We like to do things differently. This means our hotels are not traditional… and neither are our support offices. We're open-minded, with kind hearts and global minds.
We actively seek applications from qualified individuals and groups who are under-represented in the workplace, whether in relation to religion, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation or disability. We’re also happy to make accommodations in the interview process and beyond to best suit the needs and strengths of disabled people and neurodivergent individuals. If you require accommodations, please add a note in your application and we will work together to find the best solution possible.
