Intern - Food & Beverage, Blackwolf Run

About the role

Onsite in Kohler, WI. This is a 6‑month internship requiring availability from May through October. Interns rotate through various food & beverage outlets, gaining exposure to both front‑of‑house and back‑of‑house operations, including service, associate training, inventory management, associate management, operating procedures, menu development, and special events.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the restaurant floor and lead communication between FOH and BOH.
• Monitor and execute all food and beverage orders, ensuring quality and presentation.
• Train in all restaurant positions (BOH and FOH) to understand each role.
• Learn to write schedules, handle cash, office reporting, and social media.
• Assist the outlet manager with cover forecasting, scheduling, payroll, and labor controls.
• Lead opening and closing procedures of the assigned outlet.
• Manage inventory levels: daily product requisition requests, minimizing waste and spoilage, conducting inventory counts.
• Assist department managers with special assignments.
• Conduct pre‑shift meetings for AM and PM staff.
• Attend weekly F&B staff meetings and/or team meetings as needed.
• Assist management with daily administrative tasks (purchasing, ordering, invoicing, scheduling, records control, filing).
• Assist in reconciling operational paperwork (guest receipts, vendor invoices).
• Work with staff and management to ensure proper cost controls and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with restaurant staff to ensure smooth operation and guest satisfaction.
• Assist with food and beverage service per order; observe guests and ensure satisfaction.
• Promptly respond to guest requests.
• Help other areas of the restaurant as needed.
• Train front‑of‑house staff.
• Oversee dining room flow and ensure proper distribution of assigned stations.
• Resolve escalated guest concerns.
• Create and execute special projects and assignments.
• Assist in answering telephone calls from guests.
• Perform server, bartender, and host/ess duties as needed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at a college or university pursuing a degree in Hospitality or Resort Management.
• Previous food & beverage experience preferred.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

• Investment in personal development and cross‑functional collaboration.
• Competitive salary.
• Health, vision, and dental coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company matching.
• Additional benefits as part of Kohler’s total rewards package.

Pay

The hourly rate for this position is $12.80 – $20.00, with the specific rate influenced by education and work location.

Schedule

Part‑time position; work weekdays and weekends with shifts varying between 6:00 am and 11:00 pm. The internship runs for six months, from May through October.