About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on look at restaurant management. You will work directly with our leadership team in Homewood to learn how we run our operations, manage costs, and maintain our service standards. This is a full-time, paid position designed to help you build foundational skills for a career in hospitality or operations management.
What you'll do#
- Support daily operations, including food quality checks and service standards.
- Learn the systems we use for inventory, safety, and cleanliness.
- Assist with opening, mid-shift, and closing procedures.
- Observe how managers use performance metrics to track labor, productivity, and guest satisfaction.
- Help train new team members through our BBQ-U development programs.
- Shadow leaders during coaching sessions and team meetings.
- Work with managers to understand scheduling and delegation.
- Assist with guest service and resolve issues during shifts.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
- Coursework or a major in Business, Operations, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Genuine interest in restaurant leadership.
- Ability to work in a hands-on environment.
- Flexible availability, including some evenings and weekends.
Location & details#
- Location: Homewood, Alabama.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Term: Rolling.
About Jim 'N Nick's Community Bar-B-Q
Jim N Nicks Community Bar-B-Q operates 41 restaurants across 7 states. Founded in 1985 in Birmingham, Alabama, the company focuses on hickory smoked barbecue and Southern food. Each location prepares meals from scratch daily without the use of freezers. The organization maintains a staff of over 1,300 employees.
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