Food & Beverage Intern

Please Note: The anticipated start date for this position is mid-May

Celebrate Life, the Southworth Way

The Company: Welcome to Southworth. We own and operate a growing portfolio of premier private communities, each offering inspired environments and locations. Our dedication to hospitality and endless activities for the entire family ensures our members experience a world at play like never before.

With a solid reputation for stability, integrity, and innovation, Southworth's clubs and communities provide exceptional locations where our members can truly live life at ease. Our dedicated team members play a crucial role in elevating the experience for our members, residents, guests, and fellow team members. We encourage all our team members to be and belong by providing a wide array of benefits, engagement programs, unique perks, discounts, and, of course, a lot of fun!

The Benefits: We are proud of our "family company" roots and understand everyone has a unique set of needs: we want to support you as best we can so you can live your best life with us. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive options for medical, physical, and mental health and wellness, life insurance, 401k matching, paid time off, and more.

Grow with us! The sky is the limit for talented, driven individuals. With our ever-expanding portfolio, we offer opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. We look forward to growing together.

Be YOU with us! At Southworth, we are working to redefine the country club. We seek talent from a diverse range of backgrounds, experiences, and cultures to ensure an innovative edge. Here, diversity is a driver of our success.

The Opportunity: We are seeking a motivated Food & Beverage Intern to support the Director of Food & Beverage while gaining hands-on experience across Front of House operations and all club outlets. This internship is designed for hospitality students seeking real-world exposure to private club dining, banquet execution, beverage programming, and operational leadership. Interns will develop a strong understanding of elevated service standards while contributing meaningfully to daily operations and exceptional member experiences.

Duties and Functions

• Service & Member Experience: Assist with daily dining operations across all club outlets, supporting fine dining, pub, pool, and banquet services as needed. They are expected to provide attentive and proactive service to both members and guests, ensuring an exceptional experience throughout each interaction.
• Front of House Operations: Support daily Front of House operations across all outlets by stepping into various roles throughout the club. Build knowledge of each FOH position and how they contribute to daily service and events. Assist during events and operational needs as assigned, review BEOs(Banquet Event Orders) to understand execution planning, and observe pre-shift meetings and post-event recaps to gain insight into overall service coordination.
• Beverage & Product Knowledge: Gain exposure to the club's wine, beer, and cocktail programs while assisting with inventory procedures and bar setup. Develop an understanding of beverage cost controls and product ordering processes, and participate in curated tastings and product education to strengthen overall product knowledge.
• Operational Exposure: Gain operational exposure by observing scheduling, staffing models, and labor planning. Assist with POS systems and daily reporting while supporting opening and closing procedures. Develop an understanding of health, safety, and sanitation standards to ensure smooth and compliant operations.
• Administrative Support: Provide administrative support by assisting with menu updates and outlet communications. Help with inventory counts and tracking, and contribute to daily service recap documentation to support overall operational organization and follow-through.

Internship Learning Plan & Development Goals

• Week 1-2: Orientation & Service Foundations
  
  
  
  • Introduction to Creighton Farms' service philosophy.
  • Shadow leadership team across outlets.
  • Learn club standards and luxury hospitality expectations.
  
  
  
  
• Week 3-6: Operational Immersion
  
  
  
  • Active participation in daily service.
  • Assist in banquet execution and event support.
  • Introduction to beverage program fundamentals.
  • Exposure to staffing and scheduling systems.
  
  
  
  
• Week 7-9: Leadership & Ownership
  
  
  
  • Lead a pre-shift meeting segment.
  • Assist in coordinating one banquet or member event.
  • Participate in inventory and cost control processes.
  • Analyze service flow and recommend improvements.
  
  
  
  
• Week 10: Final Week - Capstone & Presentation
  
  
  
  • Present key takeaways and operational improvement proposal.
  • Execute an Intern-Led Staff Appreciation Initiative.
  • Participate in exit interview and career planning discussion.
  
  
  
  

Qualifications Standards

• Currently pursuing a degree in Hospitality, Culinary Arts, or related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Professional demeanor and polished presentation.
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Passion for food, beverage, and luxury hospitality.

This internship provides hands-on exposure to luxury private club dining operations within a high-end hospitality environment. Students will gain practical experience in service execution, beverage management, and operational leadership while building a strong foundation for a career in Food & Beverage management. If you are passionate about hospitality excellence and aspire to lead within the food and beverage industry, this internship offers an exceptional opportunity to grow and develop your professional skill set.

Apply today to start your new career, the Southworth Way

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of this position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities, and additional tasks may be assigned based on operational needs.