About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in restaurant service and operations at a luxury boutique hotel. You will assist in planning and directing daily food and beverage activities to ensure a high-quality dining experience for resort guests. This is a full-time, on-site role with a rolling start date.
What you'll do#
- Support the management team with hiring, scheduling, and staff supervision.
- Provide direct service to guests, including seating, serving, bussing tables, and handling cashier duties.
- Attend pre-meal meetings and assist with ongoing employee training.
- Monitor supplies, equipment, and manpower to maintain service standards.
- Resolve food quality concerns and report guest feedback to chefs or managers.
- Complete production reports and manage supply requisitions.
- Maintain clean storage areas and perform general cleaning tasks to meet health standards.
- Assist other departments as needed based on business volume.
What you'll need#
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Currently entering your Sophomore, Junior, or Senior year of college.
- Pursuing a degree or minor in Hospitality, Food and Beverage, Travel and Tourism, or a related field.
- Ability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Strong communication skills and a professional, self-motivated attitude.
- Ability to multitask and work effectively in a busy environment.
- Familiarity with standard service etiquette and decorum.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Physical requirements include standing and walking for the majority of the workday and working in various indoor or outdoor temperatures.
- Employees must provide their own non-slip shoes and maintain a clean uniform.
- This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About Keswick Hall
Keswick Hall is a hospitality property located in Keswick, Virginia. Founded in 1999, the estate features an 18-hole golf course, a spa, and hotel accommodations. The mansion operates as a boutique resort focused on luxury travel, weddings, and events. It serves guests seeking leisure in a rural setting near the Blue Ridge Mountains.
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