About the role#
The Hospitality Intern supports premium hospitality operations within a VIP club environment. You will act as an on-site concierge and operational contact, helping to ensure a high standard of service for guests. This role involves coordinating food and beverage operations, supporting service staff, and maintaining clear communication between departments.
What you'll do#
- Serve as the primary hospitality concierge and on-site contact for guests.
- Monitor the guest experience to identify improvements in service, presentation, and cleanliness.
- Handle front-line guest recovery and resolve conflicts professionally.
- Assist with the operational oversight of bartenders and servers.
- Monitor food and beverage operations, including quality and replenishment.
- Act as a liaison between Hospitality Services and other departments.
- Conduct routine walkthroughs of the VIP club to maintain service standards.
- Assist with pre-event preparation and setup verification.
- Document operational issues and guest feedback.
- Support special VIP requests.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Previous experience in hospitality, restaurants, hotels, catering, or live events is preferred.
- Strong customer service and hospitality instincts.
- Professional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain calm and professional during guest interactions.
- Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
- Ability to prioritize multiple operational needs at once.
- Confidence interacting with guests, vendors, and leadership.
- Ability to take initiative and solve problems with limited direction.
- Professional appearance and demeanor.
Location & details#
- Location: Houston, Texas.
- Term: Winter 2027 (February 15, 2027, to March 21, 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Full-time, paid internship.
About Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is a nonprofit organization based in Houston, Texas. It was founded in 1932 to promote agriculture and Western heritage. The organization hosts an annual event that provides entertainment and educational support to the public. It maintains a staff of roughly 599 employees.
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