Coffee Shop Operations Intern

SUMMARY:
Launch Your Career in the Food & Beverage Industry!

POSITION INFO:

General Africa Foods is looking for energetic, passionate, and driven graduates to join our 12-Month Food & Beverage Graduate Internship Programme based in Eswatini.

This exciting opportunity offers hands-on experience across food and beverage operations, retail management, customer service, and business administration within our Sage Coffee stores. You''ll gain practical exposure to the day-to-day running of a successful retail food business while learning from experienced industry professionals.

Who Should Apply?

Recent graduates or final-year online students in:

• Consumer Studies
• Consumer Science
• Business Management
• Marketing
• Culinary Arts / Professional Chef
• Hospitality Management
• Food Science
• Food Management & Nutrition Sciences

What You''ll Gain

• Real-world work experience in the food and beverage industry
• Exposure to multi-site retail operations
• Practical management and leadership experience
• Mentorship and professional development
• Valuable industry exposure to support your future career growth

What You''ll Be Doing

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of Sage Coffee stores
• Assisting with stock control and inventory management
• Monitoring customer service and product quality standards
• Supporting promotional campaigns and store initiatives
• Assisting with reporting and administrative functions
• Learning about business operations, sales performance, and profitability
• Working closely with store managers and operational teams

What We''re Looking For

• Passion for the food and beverage industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment

Important Information

• Full-time, paid internship programme
• Duration: 12 months
• Based in Eswatini
• Travel between Sage Coffee stores will be required
• Valid driver''s licence and reliable transport required
• Potential long-term career opportunities for high-performing interns