- Location
- Rio de Janeiro Rio de Janeiro Brazil
- Employment
- Internship
- Seniority
- Intern
- Compensation
- $1,150/month
- Department
- Food & Beverage Service
- Posted
- Oct 9, 2026
About Belmond
Belmond is a distinguished name in luxury travel, curating exceptional hotels, trains, river cruises and safaris in some of the world’s most storied destinations. As an employer, Belmond offers the rare opportunity to contribute to experiences defined by heritage, artistry and deeply personal service, while belonging to a global hospitality house within the LVMH family. The company values intuitive excellence, cultural curiosity and respect for place, encouraging colleagues to become ambassadors of timeless travel. With roles spanning operations, gastronomy, wellness, sales and corporate functions, Belmond fosters careers shaped by craftsmanship, international perspective and the pursuit of unforgettable guest moments.
The Nutrition Intern at Copacabana Palace, A Belmond Hotel, supports the Food Safety team with quality and food-safety routines across the hotel’s Food & Beverage operation. The internship offers practical experience in luxury hospitality and follows a 5x2 schedule of 30 hours per week.
Role & Responsibilities
- Support monitoring of food-handling and food-safety practices.
- Assist with checks at the receiving, storage, preparation and distribution stages.
- Complete and organize spreadsheets, records and departmental documents.
- Monitor hygiene conditions in work areas, equipment and among food handlers.
- Check product expiry dates, identification, storage and preservation.
- Assist with quality-control routines for fresh produce and other supplies.
- Attend training and guidance sessions on good practices and food safety.
- Support other departmental activities while developing practical food-safety knowledge in a luxury hotel operation.
Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a university degree in Nutrition.
- Interest in food safety and work in hospitality or gastronomy.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Availability for a 5x2 schedule, 30 hours per week.
- Organization, attention to detail and eagerness to learn.
Skills
Education
Currently pursuing a university degree in Nutrition.
Workplace
This position is based in Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Compensation
The base compensation for this position is USD 1,150 per month.
Benefits
Additional year-end stipend; public-transportation pass covering metro, bus and train; meals on site; life insurance; birthday day off; psychological assistance through Integradora; free access to Go Fluent, including English and 48 other languages; free access to Harvard ManageMentor leadership and management development platform in Portuguese; discounts at the hotel’s restaurants, spa and boutique; after completing two contracts (12 months), three complimentary nights at Hotel das Cataratas in Foz do Iguaçu for the intern and a companion, including breakfast and 75% off food and beverage.
Culture
Belmond fosters a workplace culture rooted in exceptional hospitality, craftsmanship, and a deep respect for the heritage of its iconic hotels, trains, river cruises, and safari lodges. As an employer, it encourages employees to create memorable, highly personalized experiences while nurturing a collaborative, multicultural environment where service excellence and storytelling are central to everyday work.
About Cerulean
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