FOOD & BEVERAGE SUMMER INTERN: UPSCALE DINING

Farmington Country Club

Job Description

Supervisory Internship for Rising Seniors

Job Title: Blue Ridge Room Intern (Upscale Dining)

Department: Food and Beverage

Reports To: Blue Ridge Room Manager, Assistant Director of Food & Beverage

Summer 2027 Internship Highlights

Training Opportunities:

The Blue Ridge Room intern will be exposed to all areas of the Upscale Dining department in a large, private club environment, to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through a series of trainings and structured conversations with managers. The Blue Ridge Room Intern will take on various leadership responsibilities within the restaurant and assist the Blue Ridge Room Manager with running the day-to-day operations. The will learn valuable lessons on managing a team, bar and beverage operations, building connections with members, department budgeting and front & back of house relations. In addition to the in-depth training within the Blue Ridge Room, interns will also have the opportunity to participate in various educational program opportunities, such as:

• Farmington Country Club Orientation & Historical Tour
• Attendance to CMAA Education Session & Club Tour
• 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
• 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)

Training Program Evaluation:

There will be two performance reviews during the internship. One will be given halfway through the program and one at the conclusion. These reviews are designed to provide constructive feedback on your performance and in conjunction with the scheduled bi-weekly supervisory meetings, to encourage a structured learning environment. At the conclusion of the training program, interns, together with the supervising manager, review and evaluate the internship experience and its applicability to the interns’ future career goals.

Housing:

Farmington provides fully furnished apartments to interns on a space-available basis, which they share with other interns. A weekly payroll deduction covers each intern’s use of the apartment.

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a college degree program in hospitality management or similar academic field
• Previous experience working or training in food and beverage service at a private club preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age due to the duties and responsibilities associated with this position

Salary : $21