About the role#
This paid internship offers a hands-on introduction to restaurant leadership. It is a 10-week program designed for college students who want to learn about hospitality and restaurant operations. You will work alongside experienced leaders to understand how a high-volume restaurant runs. The program serves as a potential pathway into a permanent management role with the company.
What you'll do#
- Rotate through key hourly and management functions including hosting, food running, serving, service bar, dining room supervision, and kitchen management shadowing.
- Learn service standards and understand how hourly roles connect to leadership decisions, guest experience, team coordination, and restaurant performance.
- Work alongside experienced restaurant leaders.
- Complete required training benchmarks and tests.
- Uphold standards of professionalism, teamwork, and guest focus.
- Meet the expectations of hourly team members in each rotation.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a college student.
- Interest in hospitality, restaurant operations, and future leadership opportunities.
- Interest in building a long-term career in restaurant management.
- Professionalism and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to be coachable and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Location & details#
- Location: Fairfax, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Employment type: Full-time.
About Great American Restaurants
Great American Restaurants operates 14 upscale casual restaurants and 3 artisan bakeries. The company maintains locations throughout the Washington, DC metropolitan area. It was founded in 1974 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia. The organization employs over 700 people.
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