Food & Beverage Intern | Semiahmoo Resort

Columbia Hospitality•Blaine, WA

4d•$19 - $21

About The Position

As an F&B Intern, you will be fully immersed in all aspects of our food and beverage operations. From greeting guests in the dining room to coordinating with the kitchen and supporting event service, you will experience the full flow of service at Semiahmoo Resort. Throughout the program, you will work closely with F&B leaders to develop core competencies, including front-of-house roles, back-of-house coordination, service excellence, and operational best practices. You will also gain exposure to leadership and administrative responsibilities, including scheduling, inventory, budgeting, and team management. Regular mentorship and feedback on performance and learning objectives will help you build confidence, skills, and a strong foundation for a successful career in hospitality. Program Length: 12 weeksTentative Start Date(s): July 1, 2026Tentative End Date: September 30, 2026 The PerksEligibility of perks is dependent upon job status Pay Range: $19 up to $21 per hour Tip eligible Parking Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday) Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters) Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!) Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations) Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE) Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives) Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit) Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion) Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop! Our Commitment to You: “People never forget how you made them feel.” Maya Angelou’s famous statement serves as a rallying cry throughout Columbia Hospitality and fuels our collective drive - and success.Our people are our purpose, and our brand is our people. We seek extraordinary individuals who drive our brand promise of Creating Exceptional Experiences. We are a people-first organization, ignited from the inside to succeed on the outside. We are a tight-knit, inclusive, values-driven team and we trust one another to have each other’s backs. We show up every day with open hearts, an inclusive mindset, and a genuine respect for those around us. We have fun, grow together, and strive to leave a positive lasting impression on everyone we meet. What you’ll do:The Brass Tacks Shadow and assist in front-of-house roles: host/hostess, server assistant/food runner, expo, and optional banquet/event support. Practice and master table settings, service sequences, and brand service standards. Greet and engage with guests, building confidence in professional communication. Learn and operate POS systems for order taking and payment processing. Assist with daily side work: restocking, roll-ups, and maintaining cleanliness. Support food safety compliance and allergy awareness protocols. Observe and assist in scheduling and shift planning, understanding labor and workflow impact. Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth FOH/BOH communication and timely service. Participate in service recovery role-play and practice creating personalized guest experiences (“WOW” moments). Assist in pre-shift meetings, internal communications, and side work delegation. Gain meaningful exposure to administrative leadership tasks such as: inventory counts, vendor invoice review, scheduling, and basic budgeting tasks. Complete a capstone project focused on operational or guest experience improvement. Lead small pre-shift huddles or shift debriefs under mentorship. Participate in final project presentations and reflection sessions to assess growth and career goals. Other tasks as assigned The Nitty Gritty Currently a University Student or recent graduate, preferably from Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or a related field. Prior food & beverage experience preferred, but not required. Willingness to learn, show-up, smile and work on a team. Engaged in a forward moving educational or vocational program. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, clients, customers, and the public. The ability to interpret written and oral instructions.Strong computer skills: Full knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word. Don’t meet every single requirement? At Columbia Hospitality we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

Requirements

Currently a University Student or recent graduate, preferably from Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or a related field.
Willingness to learn, show-up, smile and work on a team.
Engaged in a forward moving educational or vocational program.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, clients, customers, and the public.
The ability to interpret written and oral instructions.
Strong computer skills: Full knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word.

Nice To Haves

Prior food & beverage experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Shadow and assist in front-of-house roles: host/hostess, server assistant/food runner, expo, and optional banquet/event support.
Practice and master table settings, service sequences, and brand service standards.
Greet and engage with guests, building confidence in professional communication.
Learn and operate POS systems for order taking and payment processing.
Assist with daily side work: restocking, roll-ups, and maintaining cleanliness.
Support food safety compliance and allergy awareness protocols.
Observe and assist in scheduling and shift planning, understanding labor and workflow impact.
Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth FOH/BOH communication and timely service.
Participate in service recovery role-play and practice creating personalized guest experiences (“WOW” moments).
Assist in pre-shift meetings, internal communications, and side work delegation.
Gain meaningful exposure to administrative leadership tasks such as: inventory counts, vendor invoice review, scheduling, and basic budgeting tasks.
Complete a capstone project focused on operational or guest experience improvement.
Lead small pre-shift huddles or shift debriefs under mentorship.
Participate in final project presentations and reflection sessions to assess growth and career goals.
Other tasks as assigned

Benefits

Parking
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations)
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Employee Assistance Program “Columbia Cares”
Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!