Operational Sidekick Intern (reception/bar/restaurant)

Do you get a buzz from helping people, serving delicious food, and crafting amazing drinks all while being part of a fantastic team? Then keep reading!

At Zoku, we’re not your typical hotel. We’re a community-driven space where people can live, work, socialize, and connect with the city around them. We believe hospitality should feel personal, human, and effortless and that starts with the people on our team. That’s where you come in!

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At Zoku, we call our hospitality all-rounders Sidekicks. You can think of this role as a Guest Experience Host: someone who brings reception, restaurant, bar, and guest services together into one dynamic hospitality role. One moment you’re the friendly face welcoming residents at check-in, the next you’re recommending your favorite local spots, mixing a drink at the bar, or creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere in our rooftop Living Kitchen restaurant.

During your Operational Sidekick Internship (starting in February 2026), you’ll get hands-on experience across all these different parts of hospitality. You’ll become a go-to person, connector and problem solver for our beloved guests while helping make their stay at Zoku feel effortless, personal and memorable.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

No day looks the same as a Operational Sidekick Intern… but here’s a glimpse of what you can expect:

A friendly first impression: Be the friendly face that guests meet first, making check-ins and check-outs a breeze, and answering their burning questions with a smile.

Master of the bar: Channel your inner mixologist as you switch between being a barista and a beer master, crafting delicious drinks and sparking lively conversations.

Bringing people together with food: Become the ultimate food matchmaker by serving up mouth-watering meals and refreshing drinks in our Living Kitchen restaurant, whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Creating memorable meetings and events: Embrace your inner event planner by setting up our meeting rooms, styling the meeting and event spaces, and ensure a flawless experience.

WHAT MAKES THE INTERNSHIP UNIQUE?

• You'll be an operations all-rounder. You'll improve your skills in all departments. No day looks the same!

• You'll bring your knowledge into practice. With an "Always Beta" mentality, you'll help improve processes at Zoku. 

• You'll get a second family. Become part of our Zoku community of fellow colleagues, residents and visitors.

• You'll be part for a future-oriented hospitality concept. We’re not like your average hotel (feel free to stop by at Zoku to see for yourself!)

• You'll make a difference. As an important part of our team, you'll get plenty of responsibility and your ideas will be valued.

WE LOVE PEOPLE WHO

• Love to take care of an unforgettable stay where people feel at home and get connected with others and the city surrounding them.

• Are ready to change the way guests are treated in the hospitality industry by always providing their service in better, more creative ways.

• Are genuinely friendly, pro-active and open.

• Are eager to get the best out of themselves and their peers.

• Want to know and share everything about our home city.

• Don’t mind getting their hands dirty every now and then.

A FEW MUST HAVES

• You are a student at a university and need to do an operational internship (min. 6 months) as part of your curriculum.

• You are fluent in English, other languages are a plus.

• You are an EU/EEA/Swiss resident or have a valid working and living permit for Denmark.

• You are available to start in February 2027 and flexible with working days/hours. Working times will vary between morning, mid-day, and evening. 

• You are able to relocate to Copenhagen for the duration of the internship (accommodation is not provided by Zoku).

• You have experience in a hotel or a restaurant. 

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Internship allowance of €750 (5600DKK) per month (before taxes).

• 2 holidays per internship month.

• Cool benefits like a free after-work drink, various discounts and friends & family rates at all Zoku locations.

• A cool comfy uniform – no more looking like a log!

• A fun, young, multi-national company with colleagues from across the globe to meet, learn and grow from. 

• The best free staff meals, enjoyed in our social spaces overlooking the city. 

• Access to all community events, team celebrations, and after work drinks.

• Exciting on-the-job training opportunities and fun events throughout the year to celebrate achievements and milestones.

• An internship at one of the 25 coolest hotels in the world, that feels like a second home and is purpose-driven.

WHAT WE ARE PROUD OF 

Zoku combines the energy of a lifestyle brand with the warmth of a close knit team. We challenge traditional hospitality by creating spaces where people genuinely connect, whether they’re staying for one night or several months.

Next to our award-winning design and our global press fan club, we’re proud to be a certified B Corp across all our locations, meaning we care deeply about people, community, and doing business with a heart (not just as a marketing line).

WHAT IS ZOKU

We’re Zoku. Designed for the new generation of business travelers, we’re so much more than a long stay hotel. We’re a place you can call your second home, even on your first visit. We’ve created a hive of private Lofts and rooftop Social Spaces, so you can stay connected and well rested as you live and work throughout Europe. Throw yourself into your work and play, and effortlessly discover one of our home cities. It will be your home city next.

READY? Hit apply and tell us why this role has your name on it.