FOOD & BEVERAGE SUMMER INTERN: POOLSIDE GRILL
About The Position
This is an Advanced Supervisory Internship for Rising Seniors in the Food and Beverage department at Farmington Country Club. The intern will gain exposure to all areas of the Seasonal Operations department, including the Poolside Grill and 10th Tee Snack Bar, within a large, private club environment. This internship is designed to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or a related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through various trainings and structured conversations with managers. Key responsibilities include leadership roles in scheduling, requisitions, inventory, and payroll, as well as supporting the Assistant Manager in daily operations and managing the Poolside Grill team. The internship offers valuable lessons in team management, bar and beverage operations, member relations, department budgeting, and front and back-of-house coordination. In addition to in-depth training in seasonal outlets, interns will participate in various educational programs, workshops, and departmental shadowing opportunities to foster comprehensive professional development.
Requirements
- Current enrollment in a college degree program in hospitality management or similar academic field.
- Must be at least 21 years of age due to the duties and responsibilities associated with this position.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working or training in food and beverage service at a private club preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take on various leadership responsibilities within the operation such as scheduling, requisitions, inventory, and payroll.
- Support the Assistant Manager with running the day-to-day operations and managing the Poolside Grill team.
- Learn valuable lessons on managing a team, bar and beverage operations, building connections with members, department budgeting and front & back of house relations.
- Participate in club-sponsored training offered during the internship period, which may include Safety Certification Training (First Aid, CPR, AED) and Safe Beverage Service Training (TIPS).
Benefits
- Fully furnished apartments provided to interns on a space-available basis (shared with other interns).
- Weekly payroll deduction for apartment use.
- Farmington Country Club Orientation & Historical Tour
- Attendance to CMAA Education Session(s) & Club Tour Meeting(s)
- Meeting(s) with General Manager/COO and Assistant General Manager to discuss career goals and ask questions
- Opportunity to shadow & work in other departments
- Various Workshops throughout the summer: Resume/Cover Letter Workshop and Employment Law Workshop with Director of HR
- Beverage Workshops & trainings with Beverage Managers
- Golf & Racquets Workshops with the Head Golf Pro and Head Racquets Pro
- Finance Workshop with Head of Finance
- Governance Workshop with the Assistant General Manager
- Communications Workshop with Director of Communications
- Membership Workshop with Director of Membership
- Culinary Operations Workshop with Executive Chef
- Attend various meetings that would be beneficial to the intern’s development
- Bi-Weekly meetings with direct manager and/or internship program facilitator for on-going feedback and goal setting
- Safety Certification Training (First Aid, CPR, AED)
- Safe Beverage Service Training (TIPS)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
