Food + Beverage Summer Operations Internship

The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Pittsburgh has an exciting opportunity for the Summer of 2024! 

The Food + Beverage Operations Internship program offers the opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge and first-hand practical experience in many aspects of hotel and food + beverage operations. This opportunity will provide exposure to multiple departments while developing relationships with leaders and employees in the field.

The F+B Operations Internship is a paid position and will last approximately 12 weeks. The program will provide rotations in some/all of the following departments: Food + Beverage, Sales + Catering, Engineering, Accounting, and People + Culture. 

Within F+B, you will have exposure to The Commoner, The Biergarten, In Room Dining and Banquets.  

What You'll Do

• Rotate through the functional areas of the property to gain an understanding of how each department contributes to the success of the hotel and restaurant.
• Develop skills and leadership under the guidance of the departmental leaders through hands-on work and shadowing.
• Assist guests when needed.
• Learn the operational workings of each department by observation of team members, participation in meetings, asking questions, and special departmental projects.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of services and processes.
• Comply with company policies and procedures of each department in a satisfactory manner.
• Assist each department head with assigned operational functions and help with strategic plan for the department.
• Completing tasks by utilizing and learning systems, tools, equipment, and software that apply.

Supportive Functions:

• In addition to performance of the essential functions, this position may be required to perform a combination of the following supportive functions:
• Be able to work well with others.
• Highly motivated and able to take on new tasks.
• Able to adapt to various departments and projects.
• Perform other duties as needed.

What You Bring

• Experience in hospitality, service, or customer-facing role with some leadership experience is preferred.
• Able to work on rotating shifts (including overnight) and be flexible in terms of schedule.
• Excellent attention to detail and are a self starter.
• Excellent communication skills, are eager to learn and grow, have a can-do attitude, and have an affinity for hospitality.