Internship 2025 - Food & Beverage

$41,600 - $41,600/Yr

Highgate Hotels - Philadelphia, PA

Full-time - Intern

Philadelphia, PA

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Food & Beverage Intern will gain hands-on experience in various aspects of the food and beverage operations at The Bellevue Hotel. This role involves supporting both front-of-house and back-of-house operations, providing clerical and administrative assistance, and ensuring a high level of service to guests. The internship is designed for Summer 2025 and offers an opportunity to learn about the hospitality industry in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide floor coverage in the Street Bar and support the back of house culinary, stewarding and personal dining team as needed.
• Attend BEO (Banquet Event Order) meetings to assist in planning and execution of banquet operations.
• Provide clerical support such as editing, printing and distributing menus and other materials, data entry and compiling reports from our POS system.
• Act as a host, utilizing our guest reservation system and warmly engaging with our guests to enhance the arrival, dining and departure experience.
• Answer telephone and email messages. Respond accordingly.
• Manage all incoming catering inquiries and distribute.
• Maintain and stay abreast of the latest computer programs/innovations (as applicable).
• Assist with catering event resumes and distribution.
• Manage BEO distribution and event guarantees.
• Filing of all pertinent correspondence in a timely manner.
• Handle correspondence pertaining to department.
• Maintain adequate inventory of office supplies.
• Responsible for the smooth operation of the office.
• Type and distribute meeting minutes.
• Maintain trace file as needed.
• Prepare Banquet Event Orders (BEOS) and Group Resumes as needed.
• Greet guests/clients/employees when necessary.
• Attend meetings/training as required by management.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of progressive experience in a hotel or related field preferred.
• College course work in related field helpful.
• Computer knowledge/skills required.
• Flexible and long hours sometimes required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hotel or related field preferred.

Benefits

• Compensation of $20.00 per hour