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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Operations and Corporate Services)

Job Subcategory

Corporate Services Support

Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

The British Embassy in Berne is part of a world-wide network, representing British political, economic and consular interests overseas and is looking for a Residence Intern to join the team.

The main purpose of this job will be to gain experience of working in a high-quality environment and provide hands-on support to the team that manage and runs the official functions of the British Embassy events at the residence of the Ambassador.

Roles and responsibilities:

• Working in Service during various events (breakfasts, lunches, dinner functions and large receptions). Preparing rooms, tables, mise en place and serving our official guests.
• Ability to work independently whilst assisting the Head of Housekeeping & Service with office administration tasks and deputising during absences.
• Assisting the Head Chef in the kitchen to prepare for events or with administrative tasks as required.
• Assisting the Residence team with housekeeping duties and decorations at the Residence.
• Managing the IT & Sound Systems.
• Helping with the organisation of Embassy Signature events and hosting of VIP guests.

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

• Fluency at a minimum of B2 level in English according to CEFR* or equivalent.
• Proven experience within the Hospitality Industry, especially with a background in hotel or events management perspective.
• Flexibility in terms of working hours as candidate may have to work in the evenings and over weekends.
• Outgoing and welcoming - being used to dealing with people in a friendly manner.
• Having a \\xe2\\x80\\x98can do\\xe2\\x80\\x99 attitude and being a team player are important qualities.
• Knowing the basic principles of formal and informal food service, familiarity with housekeeping functions, and food preparation standards is essential.

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

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• Fluency at B2 level in German and/or French according to CEFR*, or equivalent;
• To be able to demonstrate greater in-depth knowledge of the Hospitality industry, and be willing to pass on their knowledge to the team.

Required behaviours :

Changing and Improving, Managing a Quality Service, Delivering at Pace, Working Together

Application deadline 17 September 2023

Grade Internship

Type of Position Fixed Term, Full-time, Intern, Flexible working

Working hours per week 40

Duration of Post 11 months

Region Europe, Eastern Europe & Central Asia

Country/Territory Switzerland

Location (City) Berne

Type of Post British Embassy

Number of vacancies 1

Salary Currency CHF

Stipend / Allowance 2190 gross

Start Date 1 October 2023

Other benefits and conditions of employment

This is an Internship contract for 40 working hours per week. Candidates may be required to work on some evenings and weekends by prior arrangement.

Gross monthly salary is CHF 2190. The annual leave entitlement is 25 days per year pro rata and the Embassy privilege and public holidays per year.

FCDO is committed to continual learning and development. The Embassy will provide funding in line with L&D requirements and a variety of learning and development opportunities are provided throughout the year both directly at post and virtually through the FCDO International Academy.

Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy are subject to terms and conditions service according to Swiss employment law.

The successful candidate will be subject to professional background and security clearance.

The successful candidate must have pre-existing work authorisation for Switzerland in order to apply. All applicants should have the right to live and work in Switzerland.

Visa/work permit requirements: Candidates must currently hold the independent right to live and work in Switzerland and be prepared to ensure that right remains throughout the scope of the contract. Please note that it is your responsibility to ensure you meet the legal requirements to live and work in this country.

Additional information

Please note that the deadline for applications is 23:55 on the day mentioned in the above field \\xe2\\x80\\x9cApplication deadline\\xe2\\x80\\x9d.

We advise you to allow enough time to complete and submit your full application, since only applications completed and submitted before the deadline will be considered.

Please be aware that the deadline for submitting applications is considered to be the time zone for the country where the vacancy has arisen.

Please be advised that the British Embassy will not be able to meet the travel costs incurred when travelling to the interview, nor the costs connected with relocation if offered a position.

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