Food and Beverage Assistant Internships
Food and beverage assistant internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working food and beverage professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated in Hospitality & Tourism, with TikTok, Marriott International, and Herschend Family Entertainment among the employers posting roles now.
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This is a full time 3-month position responsible for performing duties related to game day or season
as a whole. This position plays a key role in game day management process. Including, interaction
with game day staff, fans, and community volunteers.
Accountabilities:
- Provide daily report to General Manager on assigned operations
- Prepare and maintain the concession stand on an everyday basis
- Take inventory of concession items and place orders to restock things appropriately
- Assist in game day staff management, be able to react appropriately and make decisions on the fly
- Create and apply ideas that add to the game atmosphere
- Oversee all aspects that deal with the planning and carrying out of our summer youth baseball camps
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Perform other related duties that may arise relating to the Edenton Steamers during the
positions’ duration
Key Interfaces:
Must relate well with people. Spanning from fans, people in the community, game day staff, and
community volunteers. Must be able to interact and achieve the goals assigned.
Skills and Competencies:
A person with a friendly outlook who will not frustrate easily. Problem solving skills are a must.
Outgoing, promotional minded person with ability to deal with customers. Creativity will help in
designing promotions and improving ballpark atmosphere.
Education:
Looking for someone in the pursuit of a degree in a sports or business related field. This
includes but is not limited to an active undergraduate/ graduate level student, to a graduate in
need of some important workplace experience.
Experience:
Sports management experience is a preferable. Somebody with public relations experience will
do well. A person with the necessary attitude along with work ethic will be successful in this
position.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
Food and Beverage Assistant Internship Market
Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Hospitality & Tourism
Tips for Your Food and Beverage Assistant Internship Search
Apply earlier than you think necessary
Large hospitality groups and food service companies open summer internship applications the fall before the start date. Smaller operations post closer to when they need someone. Check listings regularly from early fall onward and submit as soon as a role fits, because waiting until spring means competing for a smaller pool.
Build a portfolio before you send a single application
Food and beverage assistant intern recruiters have little work history to evaluate, so give them something concrete. Document two or three projects, whether a food cost breakdown, a service workflow you redesigned, or a menu development exercise, naming the tools you used and where the recruiter can see the finished work.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured hospitality and food service programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which employers recruit from your school before roles go public. Apply directly to companies running smaller cohorts at the same time to widen your reach.
Practice your interview format out loud before applying
Food and beverage assistant intern screens often include scenario-based questions about guest service situations, operational problem-solving, or food safety decisions. Practice answering out loud and walking through your reasoning step by step, since interviewers weigh how you think through a situation as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured internship programs at larger employers first
Many large hotel groups, restaurant chains, and food service management companies run formal rotational or cohort internship programs designed to train people new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill fast, and often have clearer return-offer tracks. Identify the ones that fit your schedule and apply in the first wave of their cycle.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 93% of the food and beverage assistant internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start reviewing listings, then filter by location and work type so you are not sorting through roles you cannot take.
Food and Beverage Assistant Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a food and beverage assistant internship?
Lead with coursework and completed projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For food and beverage assistant roles, a documented portfolio of real service or operations projects gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where hospitality and food service recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a food and beverage assistant internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for food and beverage assistant interns is consistent performance on real service tasks, available headcount on the team, and understanding when return-offer decisions happen so you can ask about it early. Position yourself well without counting on it.
When should I apply for food and beverage assistant internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large hospitality groups and food service companies recruit for summer cohorts the preceding fall, so roles post months before the start date. Smaller operations and co-op programs post closer to when they need someone. Because timelines vary so widely, openings appear year-round and checking regularly is worth the habit.
Are food and beverage assistant internships paid?
Most professional food and beverage assistant internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry segment, and location, and listings show it where the employer chooses to disclose it. Unpaid internships exist but are less common at structured programs run by larger employers.
What should a food and beverage assistant internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three documented projects that show what you did, what tools or techniques you used, and where a recruiter can see the output, such as a service operations case study, a food cost analysis, or a menu development project. Add relevant coursework, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote food and beverage assistant internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 7% of the food and beverage assistant internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill quickly, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
Can international students get food and beverage assistant internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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