What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food & Beverage Intern position at Destination Geneva National?
Join the fun, fast-paced Food and Beverage and Events team at Destination Geneva National and develop on-the-job skills that will rocket your résumé and career to the next level. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to train under our well-seasoned and award-winning Food & Beverage leaders, culinarians and special events staff, honing your food-handling, restaurant and banquet operations, sales, and customer service skills while stationed in the bustling and beautiful Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s premier resort town. This is a 5- to 6- month internship. Ideal candidates are available to work through September or longer.
On the F&B front, you will experience the operation of an F&B department in a resort/country club environment with the opportunity to:
- Learn to program and run restaurant POS/reservation systems
- Uphold opening and closing protocols and service standards
- Develop managerial skills through supervision of restaurants
- Understand multi-venue execution and team service
- Learn inventory controls
- Help run on-course F&B operation, including snack bars and beverage carts
- Check weekly forecasts and adjust procedures and staffing accordingly
As business allows, you may have the opportunity at times to support the Events staff, as follows:
- Assist with setup and confirmation of a floor plan design.
- Check in and communicate with a bridal party or golf group throughout the wedding or golf event (day of).
- Learn to read BEOs (Banquet Event Order) and ensure these specifications are followed throughout the day.
- Welcome guests as they arrive for ceremonies/events and assist as-needed with guests, bridal party, and golfers.
- Assist with décor and set-up on event day.
- Assist with Banquet service, ceremony, and event details.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior in a four-year college program
- Emphasis of study preferred to be focused on hospitality, resort, or restaurant management
- Strong organizational, leadership and communication skills
- Capable of a 5- to 6-month commitment
BENEFITS
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time/year-round staff, including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; pet insurance; and a 401k retirement plan.
- Paid time-off for full- and part-time associates.
- Option for pay-as-you-earn with Dayforce Wallet.
- Opportunity to work in a stunning resort setting with access to recreational facilities.
- Encouraging and supportive work environment that values creativity and teamwork.
- Potential for professional growth within a dynamic hospitality organization.
- All seasonal and year-round staff receive benefits including complimentary golf, discounts at our dining facilities and Pro Shop, reduced greens fees for your foursome, special hotel rates for friends & family, monthly associate golf tournaments, fitness center discounts, and more.
ABOUT DESTINATION GENEVA NATIONAL
Based in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin’s premier resort town, Paloma Resorts’ Destination Geneva National has made legendary golf a tradition for more than 30 years in Southeast Wisconsin. Here Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, and Lee Trevino each carved out a signature course as timeless as the game itself. From 54 holes of the finest risk-reward golf, award-winning dining, and upscale on-course lodging and the 146-room Ridge Hotel, Destination GN continues to grow and evolve to meet the needs of today's golfer, traveler and foodie. For more information, visit destinationgn.com.
Paloma Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
NOTE: This job description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the requirements of the job, management reserves the right to add or remove duties from particular jobs when circumstances (e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technology developments) dictate.