Food & Beverage Intern

Discovery Land Company•Coeur d'Alene, ID

10d

About The Position

The Food & Beverage Intern is an active member of the Gozzer Ranch Food & Beverage team and participates in a structured leadership development program. Through hands-on training, observation, mentorship, and project-based learning, the intern gains experience in member service, luxury hospitality operations, team leadership, business management, and food and beverage financial fundamentals. The program is designed to prepare future hospitality leaders through practical learning, leadership opportunities, and exposure to the operational and business functions of a private club. The intern learns and applies Gozzer Ranch and Discovery Land Company service standards while assisting with dining, banquet, special event, tournament, and member activities. The role also provides exposure to operational systems, administrative processes, inventory, purchasing, budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, profit and loss statements, revenue generation, labor management, and operational efficiency. Interns take part in leadership development, operational projects, evaluations, reflections, and an end-of-program presentation.

Requirements

Currently enrolled college student or recent graduate pursuing Hospitality Management, Business, Tourism, Culinary Arts, Recreation, or a related field.
Passion for hospitality, service, leadership, and personal development.
Desire to learn private club operations and luxury hospitality standards.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Positive attitude and willingness to receive coaching and feedback.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to interpret and carry out verbal and written instructions, policies, procedures, and operational objectives with minimal supervision.
Ability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events as business levels require.
Ability to maintain a professional appearance, positive attitude, and high level of service consistent with Discovery Land Company standards.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Ability to bend, reach, lift, carry, and move materials and supplies.
Ability to lift 30 pounds independently or with assistance.

Responsibilities

Deliver service consistent with Gozzer Ranch and Discovery Land Company standards and build relationships with members and guests.
Learn and execute the established Sequence of Service and develop knowledge of menu items, ingredients, preparations, and allergens.
Assist service teams with dining, banquet, and special event operations; support signature events, tournaments, and member activities.
Anticipate member needs and participate in member recovery and service enhancement discussions.
Participate in structured leadership development sessions and develop communication, team-building, public speaking, and leadership skills.
Lead at least one pre-shift meeting with coaching and feedback from Food & Beverage leadership and participate in post-meeting discussions.
Learn accountability, coaching, feedback, professional development, and potential career pathways in hospitality and Discovery Land Company.
Gain exposure to daily Food & Beverage operations, administrative systems, and organizational communication.
Shadow inventory counts, ordering, and purchasing; learn budgeting, forecasting, cost controls, and Food & Beverage profit and loss statements.
Gain exposure to revenue generation, labor management, inventory control, and operational efficiency.
Assist Food & Beverage leadership with special member-service requests and operational projects or assignments as directed.
Act as a positive and engaged team member; collaborate across departments and support colleagues in meeting service and operational goals.
Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, a strong work ethic, integrity, and a positive attitude; embrace feedback and seek growth opportunities.
Participate in internship reflections, evaluations, and end-of-program presentations.