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Be part of the Gundel world – Internship opportunities in hospitality, event management, sales and marketing

Would you like to complete your compulsory work placement at Hungary’s most famous restaurant and take a peek behind the scenes at the Gundel Palace?

The Gundel Palace is not only Budapest’s iconic restaurant, but also one of the most prominent symbols of Hungarian gastronomy. Located in the heart of the City Park, the establishment has been in existence for more than 130 years ago It combines tradition with innovation and offers an exceptional culinary experience for all those who appreciate refined Hungarian flavours and an elegant setting. Dishes served on Zsolnay tableware, the outstanding team of professionals and a style of hospitality that honours tradition whilst remaining modern all contribute to this exclusive experience, ensuring that Hungarian gastronomic culture is passed on and presented to guests at the very highest standard.

THE GUNDEL MISSION

Gundel is ours!
We will win the hearts of everyone.
That’s how Gundel will be for EVERYONE!

Would you like to experience what goes on behind the scenes?
Gundel is not only a bastion of Hungarian gastronomy, but also an excellent opportunity for professional development!

If you’re interested in the world of event management and would like to learn the ins and outs of running a world-class restaurant and event venue, as an intern with us you’ll gain an insight into the workings of a hospitality business of historic significance that has been honoured with the Hungarikum Award. Throughout your internship, you’ll experience the ins and outs of restaurant and banquet service, the world of event management, and the ins and outs of marketing and sales.

Why should you do an internship with us?

Restaurant waiter – practical experience at a legendary venue: 

The team at Gundel Restaurant provides an inspiring environment where you can learn the ropes and gain valuable experience.

Banquet waiter – inspiring events:

The aristocratic interiors of the Gundel Palace and the world-class service provided at its events offer every trainee an unforgettable experience.

Event organiser – networking with the cream of the industry:

The Gundel Palace is one of the best-known establishments in the Hungarian and international hospitality industry, where you can work alongside numerous renowned professionals.

Sales – strategic thinking and business relationships:

You’ll gain an insight into the world of hospitality sales, learn all the key aspects of event organisation and how to manage client relationships.

Marketing Specialist – real challenges, real growth:

Whether it’s planning marketing campaigns, producing photos and videos, or coming up with creative ideas for Gundel events, there are always exciting projects waiting for you here.

In future, you will be working very closely with our Events Department, headed by Márton Benkő, with Péter Dömők as Banquet Manager, the Restaurant, managed by László Terék, and Marianna Pintér, Marketing Director at Gundel.

Restaurant waiter/waitress

  • Welcoming and serving guests in the elegant surroundings of Gundel Restaurant
  • Involvement in the preparation and execution of daily servicing
  • Knowledge of Gundel’s iconic dishes and drinks, so that you can make appropriate recommendations to guests
  • Working together with the kitchen and catering team to ensure a smooth service
  • Assisting at events, serving guests
  • Ensuring an exceptional dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality
  • The opportunity to work an 8-hour shift, tailored to your duties, of course

Here are the tasks you can expect if you choose the waitstaff trainee programme:

  • Welcoming and serving guests in the elegant surroundings of Gundel Restaurant
  • Involvement in the preparation and execution of daily servicing
  • Knowledge of Gundel’s iconic dishes and drinks, so that you can make appropriate recommendations to guests
  • Working together with the kitchen and catering team to ensure a smooth service
  • Assisting at events, serving guests
  • Ensuring an exceptional dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality

What do we offer if you join our team of waiters and waitresses?

  • A wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
  • You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic setting
  • The opportunity to work independently and pursue professional development
  • The opportunity to work an 8-hour shift, tailored to your duties, of course
  • Following a successful interview, you could even start straight away
  • A statutory remuneration package as an intern, under a contract with the training institution (189,000 HUF net per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
  • Excellent access by public transport (M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
  • We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days
  • An exclusive 70% staff discount at all Eventrend Group restaurants and cafés (such as Centrál Grand Café, New York Kávéház, Séf Asztala, Városliget Café, etc.)

Banquet waiter

  • Planning and hosting events in Gundel’s elegant function rooms
  • Welcoming and serving guests at various types of events (gala dinners, weddings, business events, etc.)
  • Setting up tables and service stations in accordance with the specific requirements of the event
  • Working with the banquet manager and the catering team to ensure a smooth service
  • Serving drinks and food in accordance with Gundel’s high standards of quality
  • Meeting the specific needs of guests arising during events
  • Ensuring an impeccable dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality
  • An 8-hour, flexible working arrangement, tailored to your duties, of course

Here are the tasks you can expect if you choose the banquet service trainee programme:

  • Planning and hosting events in Gundel’s elegant function rooms
  • Welcoming and serving guests at various types of events (gala dinners, weddings, business events, etc.)
  • Setting up tables and service stations in accordance with the specific requirements of the event
  • Working with the banquet manager and the catering team to ensure a smooth service
  • Serving drinks and food in accordance with Gundel’s high standards of quality
  • Meeting the specific needs of guests arising during events
  • Ensuring an impeccable dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality

 

What do we offer if you join our banquet service team?

  • A wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
  • You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic setting
  • The opportunity to work independently and pursue professional development
  • Flexible working arrangements, tailored to your duties, of course
  • Following a successful interview, you could even start straight away
  • A statutory remuneration package as an intern, under a contract with the training institution (189,000 HUF net per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
  • Excellent access by public transport (M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
  • We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days
  • An exclusive 70% staff discount at all Eventrend Group restaurants and cafés (such as Centrál Grand Café, New York Kávéház, Séf Asztala, Városliget Café, etc.)

Event Manager

  • Active involvement in the preparation of events, gaining an understanding of organisational processes
  • Maintaining contact with customers, partners and suppliers
  • Supporting the organisation of events and ensuring they run smoothly
  • Setting up tables and venues in accordance with the specific requirements of the event
  • Working closely with the event director and the organising team to ensure the perfect guest experience
  • Carrying out administrative and organisational tasks, managing documentation
  • Working with the marketing team to develop creative ideas and suggestions to make events even more memorable
  • Ensuring an impeccable dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality
  • The opportunity to work an 8-hour shift, tailored to your duties, of course

Here are the tasks you can expect if you choose the event organiser’s internship programme:

  • Active involvement in the preparation of events, gaining an understanding of organisational processes
  • Maintaining contact with customers, partners and suppliers
  • Supporting the organisation of events and ensuring they run smoothly
  • Setting up tables and venues in accordance with the specific requirements of the event
  • Working closely with the event director and the organising team to ensure the perfect guest experience
  • Carrying out administrative and organisational tasks, managing documentation
  • Working with the marketing team to develop creative ideas and suggestions to make events even more memorable
  • Ensuring an impeccable dining experience at Gundel and gaining an insight into traditional Hungarian hospitality

 

What do we offer if you join our team of waiters and waitresses?

  • A wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
  • You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic setting
  • The opportunity to work independently and pursue professional development
  • The opportunity to work an 8-hour shift, tailored to your duties, of course
  • Following a successful interview, you could even start straight away
  • A statutory remuneration package as an intern, under a contract with the training institution (189,000 HUF net per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
  • Excellent access by public transport (M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
  • We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days
  • An exclusive 70% staff discount at all Eventrend Group restaurants and cafés (such as Centrál Grand Café, New York Kávéház, Séf Asztala, Városliget Café, etc.)

Sales

  • Active involvement in the organisation of events (from obtaining quotations to implementation)
  • Maintaining contact with clients and liaising with our departments
  • Carrying out administrative and CRM tasks
  • Involvement in the sale of Gundel merchandise and product development
  • Understanding the key aspects of event organisation to ensure the best possible guest experience
  • Participation in one-off events
  • The opportunity to work an 8-hour shift, tailored to your duties, of course

Here are the tasks you can expect if you choose the marketing internship programme:

  • Ongoing content creation for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), which also involves enjoying Gundel’s brilliant food and drinks
  • Coming up with and creating 4–5 videos, stories, Reels or posts per week, in consultation with the marketing manager
  • Continuously producing photo and video content in the dining room, patisserie, kitchen and at events at Gundel Restaurant, based on the brief provided
  • participation in compiling the post-thematic calendar and analysing the results

What do we offer if you join our marketing team?

  • a wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
  • You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic location
  • the opportunity to work independently and exercise creativity
  • Flexible working arrangements: from home in Budapest and at our own premises
  • flexible working hours, with the flexibility required to carry out the tasks
  • following a successful interview, you could start straight away
  • the statutory remuneration package as an intern under a contract with the training institution (HUF 189,000 net per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
  • excellent access by public transport (the M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
  • We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days
  • an exclusive 70% staff discount at all Eventrend Group restaurants and cafés (such as Centrál Grand Café, New York Kávéház, Séf Asztala, Városliget Café, etc.)

Marketing professional

  • Ongoing content creation for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), which also involves sampling Gundel’s superb food and drinks
  • Coming up with and creating 4–5 videos, stories, Reels or posts each week, in consultation with the marketing manager
  • Ongoing production of photo and video content in the dining room, patisserie, kitchen and at events at Gundel Restaurant, in accordance with the brief provided
  • Participation in compiling the post-thematic calendar and analysing the results
  • Flexible working arrangements: from home and at our own premises in Budapest

Here are the tasks you can expect if you choose the marketing internship programme:

  • Ongoing content creation for social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, LinkedIn), which also involves enjoying Gundel’s brilliant food and drinks
  • Coming up with and creating 4–5 videos, stories, Reels or posts per week, in consultation with the marketing manager
  • Continuously producing photo and video content in the dining room, patisserie, kitchen and at events at Gundel Restaurant, based on the brief provided
  • participation in compiling the post-thematic calendar and analysing the results

What do we offer if you join our marketing team?

  • a wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
  • You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic location
  • the opportunity to work independently and exercise creativity
  • Flexible working arrangements: from home in Budapest and at our own premises
  • flexible working hours, with the flexibility required to carry out the tasks
  • following a successful interview, you could start straight away
  • the statutory remuneration package as an intern under a contract with the training institution (HUF 189,000 net per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
  • excellent access by public transport (the M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
  • We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days
  • an exclusive 70% staff discount at all Eventrend Group restaurants and cafés (such as Centrál Grand Café, New York Kávéház, Séf Asztala, Városliget Café, etc.)
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What do we offer if you join our team?

A wonderful historic working environment in the heart of Városliget
You can work in a bright, beautiful, sophisticated and iconic setting
The opportunity to work independently and pursue professional development
Following a successful interview, you could even start straight away
A statutory remuneration package as an intern, in accordance with the contract entered into with the training institution (210,000 Ft gross per month – based on a 40-hour working week)
Excellent access by public transport (M1, bus 72, bus 105, bus 210, etc.)
We’ll take care of your meals and coffee on your working days

As a student, you’ll also gain access to the ETAPP app, where you’ll be the first to hear about the group’s latest news, community programmes and events.
Through the app, you can easily get in touch with colleagues at Eventrend Group, and you can even win valuable prizes by taking part in various games.

Thanks to the Eventrend Zone programme, you can visit many of the Eventrend Group’s iconic restaurants and cafés with a discount of 50–70%:
Academy Club Buffet
Cziniel Patisserie and Café, Budakeszi
Calavera Carlton Hotel, Buda Castle
Centrál Grand Café and Bar
Római Cziniel Confectionery and Meeting Place
Rowing Beer Garden
Fakanál Restaurant
Főőrség Restaurant and Café
Gundel Cafe Patisserie Restaurant
Groupama Arena snack bars: Home-grown Provence
Központ Bistro
New York Café
Parliament Café
P’Art Café and Bistro – MÜPA
Chef’s Table
Spoon The Boat
Városliget Café

How can you join?

If you’d like to work at one of Hungary’s best-known restaurants and experience first-hand what the world of premium hospitality and creative marketing is all about, apply for our internship programme! 

We look forward to welcoming you to the Gundel team, so that together we can continue to shape the future of Hungarian gastronomy!

Don’t miss out on this special opportunity – sign up now and step into the magical world of Gundel!

You can apply here

Experiences of Gundel’s trainees:

Róza Balikó, 22 – Event organiser trainee, BGE student: „The knowledge I’ve gained at Gundel provides a foundation that will stand the test of time not only in this field, but in other industries as well. Teamwork, creativity and organisational skills are all qualities that will help me build a successful career in the future.”

Kitti Tóth, 19 – Event organiser trainee, VIK student: „At Gundel, every event is an opportunity to experience how an idea can become a reality, and how you can build an entire event from the smallest details right through to the biggest challenges.”

Dominik Dömők, 19 – Trainee waiter, apprentice to Károly Gundel: „As a trainee at Gundel, you embark on a professional journey that is full of challenges but all the more exciting for it, and which holds a wealth of things to learn. At first, the quick decisions and fast pace may feel a bit strange, but as you get to know the guests” needs, the local menu and the rhythm of the restaurant better, you’ll become more confident and skilful.”

Eszter Németh, 21 – Event organiser intern, BGE student: „This job isn’t just about organising an event; it’s about creating experiences. Thanks to your work, participants can enjoy unforgettable moments, and at the same time, you can learn, develop and build your future career.”

György Csehi, 22 – Event organiser trainee, BGE student: „If you want to give free rein to your creativity, if you’re interested in how an idea can become a reality, and if you love being on the go and solving problems, then the event organiser internship is an unmissable opportunity for you!”

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