Hospitality Intern

Fiddler s Elbow Golf And Country Club Inc•Bedminster Township, NJ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Fiddler's Elbow is an exclusive club situated in Bedminster, New Jersey. We proudly offer three championship golf courses, available for play nearly every day of the year, along with award-winning practice facilities both indoors and outdoors. Our sports and leisure complex boasts impressive state-of-the-art aquatic facilities enjoyed by individuals of all ages, as well as tennis, paddle sports, fitness options, and The Cove, a mini club designed for children. Our elegant manor-style clubhouse features both casual and fine dining options, along with the finest banquet facilities in the area for galas, weddings, and social gatherings. With our rich history, stunning grounds, and exceptional amenities, Fiddler's Elbow is truly an inspiring environment and a fantastic place to begin or advance your career! At Fiddler's Elbow, our mission is not only to, "Enhance the lives of our Members & Guests with WOW moments they can't live without," but to also enhance and enrich the lives of our Fiddler's Family members. We are looking for a Hospitality Intern to join the Fiddler’s Family and share their passion for hospitality with our members, guests, and fellow staff members. Fiddler’s Elbow has four food and beverage outlets and hosts a wide range of events from comedy shows and concerts to Fourth of July celebrations and New Year’s Eve festivities, our annual FiddleFest Music and Food Festival, golf outings and sporting events. We also host smaller clubs within Fiddler’s, such as our beloved Book Club and Cigar Club. Our members host many private events like weddings, social events, and celebrations of life milestones with us. Fiddler’s Elbow Hospitality Internship Program will offer current students a unique opportunity to gain real world experience and develop the country club business leaders of tomorrow. Under the general supervision of the Clubhouse Manager and Human Resources Manager, our Interns will be responsible for supporting the team on department-related responsibilities. The Intern will gain experience in a wide variety of functions including basic restaurant service skills, member engagement, golf and pro shop experience and event participation.

Requirements

Service Orientation
Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills
Excellent Communication Skills
Ability to Multi-task
Attention to Detail
Cooperation
Dependability
Adaptability
Ability to work independently and in a group environment
Self-motivated
Flexible
Professional
Positive
Currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time college student or recent graduate with a focus/degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related degree preferred. Applicants should possess a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher
Must be at least 18 years of age
Mustbe able to communicate and understand the predominant language of our members and guests.
Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employment sponsorship
Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
Ability to lift and carry trays/objects weighing up 30+ pounds through a crowded room
Ability to handle many tasks at once
Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe and lift to perform job functions
Must be a team player;possessthe ability to collaborate and work well with others
Must be able to work indoor and outdoor environments
Must be able to work both day and/or night hours, occasional long hours,weekends and holidays
General food,beverage and golf environment with some exposure to heat from cooking areas and the environment
Lifting heavy objects such as kegs,tables,decor,cases ofalcohol, golf bags,etc.
Handling of sharp objects such as flatware

Nice To Haves

Previous Hospitality experience is preferred but not required
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred

Responsibilities

Front Desk operational responsibilities–welcoming Members and their guests, phone etiquette and host duties,proficiency on the reservation system, knowledge on our Calendar of Events and placingdaily to-go orders
Wedding & Events- gain proficiencyon the Calendar of Events, communication with various vendors, preparations for weddings and member events, communication with relevant departments and culinary team,understanding how to read a BEO, shadowing the Wedding and Events Managers and Coordinators during events
Banquets- Involvement with member social/banquet events;assist managers and team members in the setup and breakdown of events and turnover in a wide range of events and communication on timing with the culinary team
Full range of experience in the Casual and Fine Dining restaurants, ranging from Table Service specifics on the different restaurants to scheduling and manager/maitred’ shadowing
Experience with the Golf Outings Managerto learn how to organize and execute the golf outings and communication between the various departments that make them a success, as well as retail experience with the Pro Shop team