Personal & Professional Growth – Interning at AX The Palace

Our internships provide students with distinctive opportunities to acquire hands-on experience, enhance their professional skills, and immerse themselves in different environments. Listen to the experiences of three students who recently completed their internships at AX The Palace in Sliema.

Hailing from different countries and academic backgrounds, Léa Lagattu, Daisy van Schip, and Antoine Delpierre brought their diverse perspectives to the bustling 5-star hotel. Read more below.

Léa Lagattu, F&B Intern

Léa Lagattu, from France, recently completed a two-month internship in the Food & Beverage (F&B) department at AX The Palace. She was one of three interns participating in this program.

Arriving with no prior experience in hospitality, Lagattu began her journey in March, eager to understand how a 5-star hotel operates. During this time, she fully immersed herself in the daily tasks, working alongside the dedicated employees and taking pride in her role.

Throughout her internship, Lagattu gained a lot of knowledge and expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity. The experience was a significant learning curve, enriched by the guidance of cheerful and skilled mentors. She not only learned professional skills but also formed lasting connections and made unforgettable memories.

Lagattu expressed sincere appreciation to AX Group, “I would like to sincerely thank AX Group for this unforgettable opportunity, the F&B department for their welcoming and generosity, as well as all the staff I’ve worked with”.

Daisy van Schip, F&B Intern

Daisy van Schip, a 19-year-old student from the Netherlands, completed her internship at AX The Palace, in the Food and Beverage (F&B) department. Arriving with no expectations, van Schip found the experience invaluable.

Starting her internship just one day after arriving in Malta, she initially felt overwhelmed. However, as she settled in and met new people, she began to feel at home. Despite having no prior F&B experience, she learned quickly with the help of supportive supervisors and colleagues. The training on guest interaction and hospitality skills proved beneficial.

As her internship ended, she expressed gratitude for her colleagues, who made her work enjoyable and were always ready to help. She also appreciated Malta’s atmosphere and beautiful views.

“If you have got the chance to study abroad, this is your sign to go for it!” Van Schip encouraged.

Antoine Delpierre, F&B Intern

Antoine Delpierre, from Belgium, started his 3-month internship at AX The Palace in February. From his first day to the last, Antoine mentions how his colleague’s provided a warm welcome, allowing for an immediate sense of ease and made the experience even more enjoyable.

As a hotel management student with prior experience in the hotel and catering sector in Belgium, this placement at AX The Palace offered an opportunity to learn even more and explore the luxury hotel industry. It was also a period of personal growth, leading to increased maturity and regained self-confidence, which had been lost in recent years.

Antoine expressed his gratitude to Mr. Mark Zammit, his sub-managers, supervisors, and all his colleagues and friends at Tabloid, Talk of Town, Copperfields, and TemptAsian. He acknowledged their role in his development and the knowledge he gained, stating that the internship wouldn’t have been the same without them. “You all have a place in my heart, and I wish you all the best for the future,” he said.

Antoine concluded by sharing his positive experience working at AX The Palace, expressing optimism for the future, while highly recommending the hotel for internships.