Graduate Intern - Hotel & Catering at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) - 4 Openings

The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA) is a not-for-profit institution that generates agricultural innovations to meet Africa’s most pressing challenges of hunger, malnutrition, poverty, and natural resource degradation. Working with various partners across sub-Saharan Africa, we improve livelihoods, enhance food and nutrition security, increase employment, and preserve natural resource integrity. IITA is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Graduate Intern - Hotel & Catering

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Job type: Internship, Temporary
Slots: 4 Openings
Duration: 6 to 12 months

Description

• We are seeking a motivated graduate intern with a keen interest in hospitality, hotel operations, and catering services to support our daily operations and contribute to excellent guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the coordination of catering services for events, meetings, and special functions
• Help maintain service standards in food preparation, presentation, and hygiene
• Participate in event planning and food service execution
• Support inventory tracking and ordering processes for kitchen supplies
• Maintain records of guest feedback and assist in preparing service reports
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or hotel management

Requirements

• Recent graduate in Hotel & Catering, or related fields
• Basic knowledge of hotel operations, food service, or event coordination
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality service
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings or weekends during events

Benefits

• Practical experience in hotel and catering operations
• Exposure to real-world guest service, food service, and hospitality management
• Mentorship from experienced professionals in the hospitality industry
• Skill development in service delivery, event coordination, and operational support
• Opportunity to contribute to guest satisfaction and service excellence

Application Closing Date
25th April, 2025.