Hospitality Intern, Gourmet Dining / Drew University

General Description

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

Job 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

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate awareness, understanding and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment
• Experience opportunities to learn, observe, and practice a variety of experiences in the world of hospitality

Pay and 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. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

Details

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Application Information

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Gourmet Dining maintains a drug-free workplace.