Hospitality & Catering Intern, FLIK Hospitality Group / Malvern, PA

Overview

The FLIK Hospitality Internship Program is a paid internship that provides hospitality students with hands‑on experience in a dynamic, inspirational hospitality culture. Interns work closely with mentors, rotate through various roles, and gain insight into the operations of a leading food service and hospitality organization.

Location

1100 Brennan Boulevard, Malvern, PA 19355

Schedule

Full‑time (to be discussed further upon interview). Interns must be available to work 20–40 hours per week based on business needs and internship requirements.

Pay

$20.00 per hour.

Benefits

• Free meals
• Uniforms and laundering service (available at select locations)

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different roles depending on location and operational needs, including setting up and/or closing events or dining halls, cashier functions, coffee/barista duties, and welcoming guests.
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
• Assist with marketing tasks such as signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer‑service standards.
• Review catering and front‑of‑house standards and ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.
• Contribute individually and as a team member to support food service/hospitality services and work toward goals assigned by an experienced manager.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a college or university pursuing a Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts degree.
• Must meet the university’s GPA requirement for the internship.
• Successful completion of relevant introductory hospitality coursework.
• One year of industry experience (optional but preferred).
• Availability to work 20–40 hours per week based on business needs.
• College credit is not required; appropriate documentation will be provided if necessary.

Professional Development Opportunities

• Meetings with FLIK leadership and a dedicated mentor.
• Office hours with subject‑matter experts in diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability, and finance.
• Optional learning courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, ServSafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation).
• Networking opportunities with other interns.
• Exit interview with the internship team.