Food and Beverage Rotational Intern

Position: Spring Food and Beverage Rotational Intern
Location: Columbia

Position Overview Forest Lake Club is seeking a motivated hospitality student for a three-month Rotational Food & Beverage Internship. This hands-on position provides experience across the Club’s Events, Dining Room, and Lakeside Grille operations, giving the intern a well-rounded introduction to private club hospitality and member service.

Responsibilities The intern will rotate through key Food & Beverage departments and assist with:

Private events, weddings, and member event planning and execution

Banquet setup, event timelines, BEOs, and vendor coordination

Formal and casual dining operations

Member and guest service

Reservations, table settings, menu knowledge, and service flow Event marketing, signage, and promotional materials

Jonas Club Management and event diagramming software

Daily opening, closing, preparation, and operational responsibilities

Cross-departmental communication and special projects

Qualifications

Current student pursuing Hospitality Management, Event Management, Food & Beverage Management, or a related field

Strong communication and organizational skills

Professional, dependable, and team-oriented

Enthusiastic about hospitality and providing exceptional service

Willingness to work a flexible schedule based on Club and event needs

Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality

Internship Experience Throughout the program, the intern will work alongside Club managers and staff while developing practical skills in food and beverage operations, event management, member service, administration, and hospitality. The internship concludes with a final project and evaluation designed to demonstrate the knowledge and experience gained throughout the rotations.