F&D Brand Development

As an F&D Brand Development Intern, you will have the opportunity to learn quickly and contribute meaningfully in a high-performance, team-oriented environment, with this placement sitting at the core of Hilton's value proposition: Food & Beverage, Retail and Brand Partnerships in EMEA.

In this role you will have exposure to:

Lobby Retail Strategy & Execution

• Manage retail rollouts across EMEA, ensuring timely and high-quality execution.
• Support properties in implementing automated lobby markets in line with brand standards and best practices.
• Conduct audits to optimise guest experience and operational performance.
• Carry out site visits to assess compliance and gather best practices from central sharing.
• Build and maintain reporting frameworks to track compliance.
• Use project management tools to develop a clear and effective reporting system.

Scalable Brand Scheme Implementation (Restaurant & Bar Concepts)

• Support the rollout of F&B brands across DoubleTree and Hilton properties.
• Assist hotels in implementing scalable restaurant concepts across EMEA, following critical paths and sharing best practices.
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of F&B concepts.
• Provide constructive and critical input to support the continuous improvement of concepts.
• Collaborate with the Scalable Brands team on key initiatives.
• Support and execute central initiatives across the scalable brands portfolio.

F&D Strategy Development

As an F&D Strategy Development Intern, you will provide exceptional support to the F&D Development and Openings team in EMEA through the support with:

• Creating and developing visual presentations for regional, executive and owners presentations.
• Maintaining Sharepoint with project and supporting files.
• Providing support relating to sustainability and Hilton F&D goals.
• Supporting on development projects with collation of all relevant files for sharing during GM welcome and project introduction meetings.
• Preparation of documentation to support site visits for hotel masterplans and new builds.
• Providing administrative support to department executives, including diary management, scheduling, travel arrangements, drafts of correspondence, taking calls, preparing expense reports and processing invoices.
• Supporting F&D Development and Openings stakeholders on key projects.
• Researching F&D equipment to take forward in the business.
• Travel up to 20%.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking individuals who embody the Hilton Values in addition to the following criteria:

• A strong sense of alignment to our culture and values.
• A current bachelor’s or master’s student completing a degree that includes a required 12-month year in industry placement.
• The ideal candidate will be working towards a degree within a hospitality discipline or have relevant experience in the hospitality or the F&D industry.
• Availability to begin full-time employment on 5th July 2027, for a full-time 12-month placement.
• You must have the independent right to work in the UK for the full duration of the 12-month placement. Please note that this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, so we are unable to consider applications from candidates who would require sponsorship. If you hold a visa or status that allows you to work in the UK full-time without sponsorship (e.g. Settled Status, Pre-Settled Status, where a 12-month work placement is a permitted, required & assessed part of your UK University degree, or other independent work permissions), you are welcome to apply.
• Fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Passionate about all things F&D, with a broader interest in current industry trends.
• Excellent written and verbal communication including the ability to deal with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Detailed orientated.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of design skills including Photoshop is a plus.

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Selection Process

Applications are now open—don’t miss your chance to apply! Submissions close on Sunday 1st November 2026

Our selection process is designed to bring out your best and help us get to know you. It includes:

• Online assessments
• In-person or virtual interview

While the process is rigorous, it’s also the first step in your personal growth journey with Hilton. If selected, you’ll begin developing the skills, connections, and confidence to thrive in your career.

To ensure every application receives fair consideration, invitations to final-stage interviews will be issued after applications have closed. Please complete each stage promptly and keep an eye on your inbox for updates.

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process or to carry out the essential requirements of the role, please contact us.