Hospitality Intern, Gourmet Dining / Drew University

Compass Group • Madison, NJ

6d • Onsite

About The Position

You will be working closely with the leaders in the hospitality group within Gourmet Dining at Drew University, developing skills and competencies to understand what is needed to be successful in the world of hospitality. You will gain valuable experience in the hospitality field, which may include time focused in the areas of operations, marketing, administration, guest services, sales and catering, problem resolution, planning and implementation of innovation, and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands-on experiences which will provide many opportunities for your personal success in a career of hospitality.

Requirements

• Interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Attitude of a leader
• Enjoyment of inspiring others
• Articulate
• Good to better interpersonal skills
• Enjoy building relationships
• General interest and knowledge of the field
• Awareness to sustainability practices
• Interest in one or more of the following: Sustainability, Carbon “Foodprint”, Farm to Fork, Quality Assurance, Contract Foodservice Management

Nice To Haves

• Experience, knowledge, and/or studies within the hospitality field preferred

Responsibilities

• Executing operational standards
• Financials, profit & loss, loss prevention
• Safety and quality assurance: Safe food in a safe environment
• Assuring an exceptional guest experience
• Client Relations
• Contractual commitments
• Associate learning and development
• Operational support of serving platforms
• Working in different settings: FOH, BOH, Catering, Marketing and Administration
• People management (schedules, time management)
• Inventory management

Benefits

• This is a paid intern position; however, it is not eligible for paid time off (PTO) or benefits such as medical, dental, vision, etc.
• Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed