Culinary Intern
About The Position
The Ready to Work Internship Program offers paid, hands-on experience for students interested in building professional skills within a dynamic sports and entertainment organization. Interns will support day-to-day operations, contribute to real projects, and gain exposure to how teams collaborate across the business. Interns will participate in structured onboarding, professional development sessions, mentorship opportunities, and meaningful project-based work aligned to team priorities. This program is designed to provide practical experience, skill-building, and career exposure for emerging talent in the San Antonio community. The Culinary Intern will gain hands-on experience in high-volume food production and event catering within a fast-paced arena environment. You will be provided with exposure to large-scale sports and entertainment food service operations while developing culinary skills, teamwork, and event execution experience.
Requirements
- Must be a current undergraduate or graduate student, including: Rising undergraduate juniors, or Graduate students who have completed at least one year of their program
- Must have at least one academic year remaining following completion of the internship
- Must be eligible to participate in the City of San Antonio’s Ready to Work Program
- Must be based in or attending school in the San Antonio area
- Must be available to participate in the full 8-week internship program (June 22 – August 14, 2026)
- Must be available to work up to 40 hours per week during the internship period.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordinating and managing food & beverage projects, operational initiatives, and process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency and guest experience at Frost Bank Center and Toyota Field.
- Collaborate with culinary, operations, sponsorship, sales, and service teams to support event planning, partner activations, and contractual hospitality commitments.
- Assist with event-day food & beverage operations, conducting quality assurance reviews and supporting concession, catering, and premium hospitality execution.
- Analyze operational performance, guest feedback, and food & beverage trends to develop recommendations and present insights to venue leadership.
Benefits
- paid, hands-on experience
- structured onboarding
- professional development sessions
- mentorship opportunities
- meaningful project-based work
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
