Hospitality Internships
Hospitality internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience across real operations, mentorship from working hospitality professionals, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Leading openings come from {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Flik Independent School Dining, Great Wolf Lodge, and Eurest among the employers posting roles now.
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We are hiring for a Culinary Intern!
Timing: SUMMER and FALL 2027 - July 2027 - December 2027- Location: New York Giants Training Facility - 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.
- Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts degree.
- Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.
Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1573002.
The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg
Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
FLIK Hospitality Internship:
OVERVIEW: The FLIK Hospitality Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational hospitality culture. Working closely with hospitality mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik. Their values of authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. The FLIK service culture has our team members at its heart; we are in the business of creating emotion for our teams and guests alike.
FLIK HOSPITALITY INTERNS WILL:
Rotate through different roles depending on location and operational needs. Duties may include: setting up and/or closing events or dining halls, cashier functions, coffee / barista and welcoming guests.
Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
Assist with marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards.
Review catering and front-of-house standards.
Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.
Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Food service/ Hospitality Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.
Hospitality Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the FLIK Hospitality Internship Experience Program:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience
Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship
Successful completion of relevant Intro to Hospitality coursework
Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.
HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition to getting daily hands-on experience, Interns have the opportunity to participate in a variety of value-added program events via LMS/WebEx/Zoom/Teams during the internship experience which include:
Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor
Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours.
Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation)
Networking opportunities with other interns
Exit interview with your internship team
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
We are hiring for a Culinary Intern!
Timing: SUMMER and FALL 2027 - July 2027 - December 2027- Location: New York Giants Training Facility - 50 State Route 120, East Rutherford, NJ 07073
- Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.
- Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts degree.
- Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour.
Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.
We Make Applying Easy! Want to apply to this job via text messaging? Text JOB to 75000 and search requisition ID number 1573002.
The advertised program is an AI recruiting assistant that helps you apply to jobs with Compass Group. Message frequency varies. Message and data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out or HELP for help. Terms and conditions: http://olivia.paradox.ai/moSkg
Diversity of thought and inclusion for all is what drives our success - we invite you to start your journey with us today!
What makes FLIK click? Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.
We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands-on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.
FLIK Hospitality Internship:
OVERVIEW: The FLIK Hospitality Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational hospitality culture. Working closely with hospitality mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik. Their values of authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. The FLIK service culture has our team members at its heart; we are in the business of creating emotion for our teams and guests alike.
FLIK HOSPITALITY INTERNS WILL:
Rotate through different roles depending on location and operational needs. Duties may include: setting up and/or closing events or dining halls, cashier functions, coffee / barista and welcoming guests.
Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
Assist with marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards.
Review catering and front-of-house standards.
Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.
Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Food service/ Hospitality Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.
Hospitality Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the FLIK Hospitality Internship Experience Program:
Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience
Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship
Successful completion of relevant Intro to Hospitality coursework
Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.
HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition to getting daily hands-on experience, Interns have the opportunity to participate in a variety of value-added program events via LMS/WebEx/Zoom/Teams during the internship experience which include:
Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor
Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours.
Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation)
Networking opportunities with other interns
Exit interview with your internship team
About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry
Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.
Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Flik maintains a drug-free workplace.
Hospitality Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- Flik Independent School Dining11
- Great Wolf Lodge9
- Eurest8
- Aramark2
- CulinArt2
Tips for Your Hospitality Internship Search
Apply in fall for the following summer
Large hotel groups, restaurant corporations, and hospitality management companies open summer intern applications as early as September. If you wait until spring, the structured cohort programs at bigger employers are often already full. Set a calendar reminder for early fall and treat those deadlines like course registration dates.
Build a project portfolio before you apply
Hospitality intern hiring teams expect limited work history. What they look for instead is documented evidence you can do the work, event proposals, service-design case studies, food-and-beverage cost analyses, or operations improvement projects from class. Compile two or three of these with the tools you used and make them easy to share in an application or interview.
Work your campus network and apply directly at the same time
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and faculty or career center staff often know which hospitality employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Alongside that, apply directly to companies running smaller intern cohorts that never come to campus. Both channels together reach more opportunities than either one alone.
Practice the hospitality intern interview out loud
Most hospitality intern screens involve situational and behavioral questions, describe a time you handled a difficult guest, resolved a team conflict, or improved a process. Practice answers out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how clearly you explain your reasoning as much as the outcome you describe. Run through your examples until the structure feels automatic.
Target structured rotational programs early
Major hotel brands and hospitality management companies run rotational intern programs designed to train people new to operations across departments like front office, food and beverage, and revenue management. These cohorts recruit months before they start and are competitive. Identify the programs that fit your interests and apply in the first recruitment wave, not the second.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 100% of the hospitality internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to, relocation, commute, or remote, before you start sorting listings. Filter by location and work type upfront on Migrate Mate so you spend your time on roles you can actually accept.
Hospitality Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a hospitality internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. For hospitality candidates, a documented portfolio of service design projects, event plans, or operations case studies gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications to company career pages with campus career fairs, where hospitality recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a hospitality internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it in hospitality is consistent performance on real operational tasks, whether the team has open headcount, and how early you signal interest in returning. Position yourself by delivering on every project and asking about next steps before your internship ends, without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for hospitality internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large hotel groups, restaurant chains, and hospitality management companies recruit their summer intern cohorts the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October. Smaller properties, independent operators, and co-op programs post closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Check listings frequently and apply as soon as a role matches your availability.
Are hospitality internships paid?
Most professional hospitality internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, segment, and location, a large hotel brand or corporate food-service operator typically pays more than a small independent property. Listings show compensation where the employer discloses it, so filter for roles that share that information if it matters to your decision.
What should a hospitality internship resume include?
Lead with two or three documented projects rather than work history. For hospitality candidates, that means event plans, service-recovery case studies, operations improvement proposals, or food-and-beverage cost analyses, with the tools you used and a link or attachment where reviewers can see the work. Add relevant coursework in hospitality management, food service, or tourism. Keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote hospitality internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 0% of the hospitality internship listings here, with the rest on-site. The share reflects how operations-heavy the field is, but corporate functions like marketing, revenue management, and procurement do post remote cohorts. Those roles fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them before they close.
What is a hotel management rotational internship?
Rotational internships place candidates across multiple departments, front office, food and beverage, housekeeping, and sales, over a single summer or semester, giving broad exposure before a specialty is chosen. Major hotel brands run structured versions of this program for students new to hospitality operations. These programs recruit early, attract strong competition, and fill their cohorts well before the semester begins, so apply in the first wave.
Can international students get hospitality 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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