Food and Beverage Intern

Kick-start your career in the Food & Beverage industry!

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated graduates to join our 12-month paid internship programme in Eswatini. This opportunity will provide hands-on experience in food and beverage operations, retail management, customer service, and business administration.

Who Should Apply?

Recent graduates or final-year online students who can commit to a full-time, 12-month internship programme in one of the following fields:

· Consumer Studies

· Consumer Science

· Culinary Arts / Professional Chef

· Hospitality Management

· Food Science

· Food Management & Nutrition Sciences

What You'll Be Involved In

· Supporting the day-to-day operations of four Sage Coffee shops in Eswatini.

· Assisting with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.

· Monitoring customer service standards and product quality.

· Supporting promotional activities and store initiatives.

· Assisting with operational reporting and administration.

· Gaining exposure to retail operations, food and beverage management, and customer experience.

· Conducting site visits and working closely with store teams.

· Learning about business operations, sales performance, and profitability.

· Working alongside experienced managers and supervisors to develop practical leadership skills.

What We're Looking For

· A passion for the food and beverage industry.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

· A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

· Good organisational and problem-solving skills.

· Ability to work in a team environment.

What You'll Gain

· Real-world work experience.

· Exposure to multi-site retail and food & beverage operations.

· Practical business and management skills.

· Professional development and mentorship.

· Valuable industry experience to support your future career growth.

Important Information

· Full-time, paid internship programme.

· Duration: 12 months.

· Based in Eswatini.

· Accommodation will be provided.

· Successful candidates will gain exposure across multiple Sage Coffee shop locations.

· Travel between stores will be required.

· Reliable transport and a valid driver's licence will be required.

· Potential opportunity for longer-term growth based on performance

Work Location: In person