About the role#
As a Food & Beverage Operations Intern with the West Michigan Whitecaps, you will gain hands-on experience in the professional sports industry. This program provides an inside look at how concessions, hospitality, inventory, and staffing work together to serve thousands of fans. You will work alongside our team to support the daily operations of our ballpark.
What you'll do#
- Manage warehouse operations, including storage organization, inventory tracking, daily stocking, and game-day preparation.
- Support the F&B team with scheduling, shift check-in, onboarding, and training processes for our seasonal workforce.
- Observe concessions, hospitality, and overall guest experience during game days.
- Perform inventory analysis, forecasting, and sales reporting.
- Calculate food and labor costs while researching industry trends.
- Complete a dedicated educational project and participate in supervised training exercises.
- Learn the logistics of special events and catering.
What you'll need#
- Currently a college or university junior or senior within 3 semesters of graduation.
- Pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Business, Sports Management, or a related field.
- Must be able to receive academic credit for this internship.
- A valid driver’s license.
- Solid availability from March through September, including full-time hours on evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to spend significant time on your feet.
Location & details#
- Location: Comstock Park, Michigan.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
About West Michigan Whitecaps
The West Michigan Whitecaps are a professional minor league baseball team based in Comstock Park, Michigan. Founded in 1993, the organization operates as a Class A affiliate of the Detroit Tigers. The team plays its home games at LMCU Ballpark, a privately owned stadium. The organization employs 189 people and competes as a member of the Midwest League.
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