Internship Jobs in South Carolina

Compensation Type: Hourly

Kessler Hospitality’s portfolio of artistically inspired boutique hotels boasts unique design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance, and intuitive service. With properties in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina or South Carolina, each hotel’s exquisite art, music, and cultural influences are deliberately approachable. Designed to inspire and to encourage unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are immersed in redefined Bohemian luxury, from a cutting-edge downtown icon to a premier luxury lodge, Savannah’s entertainment destination, and an elite ski lodge. Kessler Hospitality was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, introduced with seven Autograph Collection branded hotels. Each property is a bold, original hotel carefully created with style and the individualist traveler in mind.

Location:

Perched on the falls of the iconic Reedy River in the heart of Downtown Greenville, our AAA Four Diamond boutique lodge offers guests an intimate way to experience the area's natural wonders. Whether you're here for adventure or for the luxurious spa, our hotel in Greenville, SC, will restore and recharge your entire being. From the stunning views to our curated art collection, Grand Bohemian Lodge enlivens the senses and instills wonder.

Find floor-to-ceiling windows around every corner of our lodge, and earth-inspired details in everything from the chandeliers to the wine room. Make yourself comfortable with beautiful balconies and majestic accents. Relax at our outdoor bar and restaurant, Between the Trees, overlooking the Reedy River, or delight in Greenville’s natural beauty from our perfectly manicured event lawn. With an onsite spa, art gallery, fitness center, and hiking trails that meander the grounds, you will find yourself deeply connected to all this destination offers.

Overview:

The overall objective and purpose of the Food & Beverage Division Internship program is to gain experience and knowledge while working in various positions in the Food & Beverage Division. An internship allows you to bring the skills you have learned in the classroom and apply them to practical, hands-on experience. It offers on-the-job training, exciting guest interaction, mentoring relationships with regular coaching, and an opportunity to connect and build life-long relationships with hospitality leaders and peers.

Responsibilities:

If you want to lead an F&B team you must first understand how each position’s responsibilities impact the overall functionality and service standards of the department/outlet. The hotel will provide an environment of learning, instruction, and practical experience opportunities through specific and predetermined phases. These phases will follow a progression with one phase leading to the next, building upon the skills and knowledge gained in the previous phase/department.

Therefore, throughout your internship you can expect to rotate through positions such as:

• Host and Guest Services – Confirm and maintain reservation, greet guest, and escort them to their table, coordinating flow of the dining room to ensure prompt service, assist with table reset, menu knowledge
• Banquet Server – Assist with setting up events including placing linens, polishing silver and glassware, cleaning china and serving food and beverages to large groups
• Bar Back – Setting up and stock bar with beer, wine, spirits, flavors mixes/syrup, garnishments and glassware. Introduction to creating classic cocktails and flavor balancing.
• Outlet Supervisor – Manage overall operation of a restaurant, including table assignments, guest flow and server coordination

While completing these position functions, ensure you greet and interact with internal and external guests in a genuine warm and friendly manner using professional and Kessler standard language. Maintain the integrity of the guests’ privacy, including confidentiality of personal information and key control.

Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in College/University or recent graduate and eligible for internship programs
• Ability to communicate in the English language – preferred