Food and Beverage Operations Internship
Job Type
Internship
Description

The Food & Beverage Operations Internship is designed to provide hands-on experience across multiple operational areas within hospitality and culinary management. This internship offers exposure to both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, allowing the intern to develop a well-rounded understanding of food service, banquet execution, catering coordination, guest experience management, and hospitality administration within a professional hospitality environment.

Requirements

Pastry Operations

  • Support daily pastry production, preparation, and plating 
  • Assist with dessert presentation and kitchen organization 
  • Gain exposure to menu development and recipe preparation 
  • Maintain cleanliness and organization within the pastry kitchen 
  • Learn inventory awareness and kitchen workflow procedures 

Catering Sales & Event Planning

  • Assist with event planning and coordination 
  • Support client communication and administrative tasks 
  • Review banquet event orders (BEOs) and event logistics 
  • Assist with coordinating food and beverage services for events 
  • Observe catering sales and operational processes 

Front of House Management

  • Gain experience in dining room operations and guest service standards 
  • Assist with staff coordination and daily service management 
  • Support floor operations during service periods 
  • Learn hospitality leadership and communication practices 
  • Observe operational procedures and guest experience management 

Seasonal Food Outlet Management

  • Support management of seasonal food and beverage outlets 
  • Assist with service flow and operational efficiency during peak periods 
  • Maintain inventory awareness and restocking procedures 
  • Support guest service and overall guest experience 
  • Learn high-volume seasonal operation management 

Banquet Kitchen Operations

  • Assist with large-scale event preparation and execution 
  • Support banquet kitchen organization and food production 
  • Learn banquet timing, coordination, and workflow management 
  • Assist with setup and breakdown for events 
  • Maintain sanitation and organizational standards 

Banquet Service Operations

  • Assist with banquet setup, execution, and breakdown 
  • Learn event flow and front-of-house banquet coordination 
  • Support communication between service and culinary teams 
  • Observe private event operations and guest management 
  • Gain exposure to large-scale event execution 

Finance & Administrative Exposure

  • Gain general exposure to hospitality financial operations 
  • Observe budgeting, purchasing, and cost-control practices 
  • Assist with basic administrative and organizational tasks 
  • Learn how financial planning supports food and beverage operations 
  • Develop an understanding of operational reporting and inventory tracking 

Human Resources Exposure

  • Gain exposure to hospitality human resources operations 
  • Assist with employee engagement and appreciation initiatives 
  • Observe scheduling, onboarding, and team communication processes 
  • Learn about workplace culture and staff development practices 
  • Support general administrative functions related to team operations