Food & Beverage Internship

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Orlando
Posted on: February 1, 2025

Job Description:

At Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando, our team members get to make a difference and have fun every day. Our world-class team brings to life the incredible, award-winning hotels located at Universal Orlando Resort.Named one of Central Florida's Top Workplaces and one of America's Best-in-State Employers by Forbes, we are committed to our "power of we" culture.Are you looking for a place where you can bring your authentic self to work every day and be able to connect, engage and delight?

• We offer excellent benefits and perks including one free meal per shift and free theme park access.
• We have a dynamic culture that makes every day interesting, challenging, fulfilling and fun.
• We embrace diversity at our core and offer the opportunity for all team members to reach their potential.
• We invest in training and development opportunities for all team members.
• We promote social responsibility by being a good neighbor in the community.
• We care for you, just as we care for others.Purpose:Internship students will be immersed in various aspects of Food & Beverage and our culture of creating enriching experiences at Loews Hotels & Co. From guest service standards across different restaurant styles to pool-side operations and our extensive meetings and banquets, our F&B team plays a critical role in delivering memorable hospitality every single day.Food & Beverage Internships are available at the following properties during select semesters in 2024: New York City, Tucson, Kansas City, and multiple Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando including Loews Royal Pacific, Loews Sapphire Falls, Loews Hard Rock Hotels, Loews Portofino Bay.Competitive internship pay rate offered. Please discuss location specific details with a member of our Talent Acquisition team during your campus career fair or interviews.What Will You Learn?The Loews Hotels & Co F&B internship has 4 enriching components:
  • Learning Plan
  • Mentoring by a Loews Leader(s)
  • Reflections
  • Value-Added ExperiencesExperience working with:
    • Restaurant, Banquets & Meetings
    • Barista, Pool/Beach-side service, and specialty outlets
    • Overview of related departments such as culinaryLearning plans include:
      • Fundamental practices such as service standards across different F&B outlets and meetings based on current experience level
      • Menu knowledge
      • POS training
      • Opening and closing procedures
      • Setup standards
      • Guest service fundamentals and more
      • Bar/wine knowledge, local flavor partner and more
      • Value-added internship experiences include immersion in Loews culture by experiencing our organizational programs focused on Team Member Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and Learning & Development.Mentors will provide:
        • Helpful professional feedback and support during your experience.
        • Exposure to leadership tasks
        • Understanding F&B management reports
        • Students will be responsible for completing their weekly reflections in order to capture their learning and maximize the mentoring experienceWhat You Bring
          • Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited, US-based college or university, and be in good academic standing, in order to apply for an internship.
          • Positive attitude, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
          • Desire and ability to work with others collaboratively
          • Excellent communication skills - both oral and written
          • Exceptional guest service skills
          • Effective organizational skills with a focus on details, quality, and consistency
          • Ability to work flexible schedule to include some weekends and holidaysNOTE: If your campus has specific internship requirements (semester dates, projects, hours/week, etc.) please let our Talent Acquisition representative know at the time of our campus visit and/or interview. Open communication about your campus requirements as well as your career goals will help us ensure an enriching and educational internship experience.

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