Hospitality Internship Program - Summer 2026

Salamander Hospitality • Middleburg, VA

10h

About The Position

Our Summer paid internship program dates will be from May 2026 through August 2026. Students will work in a specific position under Rooms, Recreation, Food & Beverage and Spa divisions (i.e., server, server assistant, front desk, Spa Concierge, housekeeping inspector, Recreation attendant etc.) for the entire summer. Pay varies based on the position selected. In addition to learning the requirements of a position, proper verbiage, the intern will learn the luxury service standards expected at a 5 Star & 5 Diamond resort. Throughout the summer, students will be offered 5-8 classes/seminars on a variety of topics to assist in the development of the student. Including but not limited to Time Management, From Staff to Supervisor, Personality Assessment, Financial/Budget Review etc. Students will also be required to read an assigned book and then be prepared to discuss what they learned with the General Manager and the Director of Human Resources. In addition, interns will be afforded to shadow multiple positions/departments (Human Resources, Sales, Finance, Information Technology, Front Desk, Housekeeping, Food and Beverage, Spa, Recreation & Equestrian, etc.) Housing will be provided for this program with a monthly cost. All selected students must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments and housing for the duration of the program.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must be entering sophomore, junior or senior year Fall 2026 and majoring/minoring in the Hospitality & Tourism, Food and Beverage, Travel & Tourism or related field of study.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license for certain positions that require driving company or guest vehicles, with a clean driving record.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule based on operational needs, including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to read, write and converse in English.
• Must be able to lead groups of people in variety of activities.

Responsibilities

• Follow Forbes/AAA/Salamander service standards.
• Ensures a “positive atmosphere” in all outlets including making contact with 100% of guests, members, and employees on a regular basis.
• Meets and greets customers in the outlets.
• Complies with resort policies, procedures, and standards of operation.
• Assist in the completion of reports on production and necessary requisitions.
• Provide direct service to guests as needed, including, but not limited to, serving tables, bussing tables, seating guests, checking in guests, luggage service, valet vehicles, guest room requests, recreation and general clerical/cashier and administrative duties.
• Constantly observes quality service standards.
• Effectively handles customer concerns.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees