What are the responsibilities and job description for the F&B/Hospitality Internship position at Gary Southshore RailCats?
GARY SOUTHSHORE RAILCATS BASEBALL
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Food & Beverage Intern (2025 Season)
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MAJOR PURPOSE
The Gary Southshore RailCats are seeking a sport driven Intern for the Food and Beverage Department for our 2025 Season. This is a fantastic opportunity to get directly involved and gain hands-on experience in various aspects of Minor League Baseball. This position specifically will be for the Food & Beverage Internship for the 2025 Season.
The Food & Beverage Internship is responsible for the food and beverage for all concession's areas and related operations. Interns will learn managerial practices in the stadium concessions & hospitality industry.
*This Internship will begin May 1st and will last through the end of September.
*Submissions should include Resume & Cover Letter.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Support in prepping concession stands and portable locations on the concourse for daily operations.
- Assist in developing concession menus and pricing strategies with-in acceptable profit margins.
- Aid with inventory control, ordering, deliveries, and stocking daily of the entire concessions' operations.
- Help ensure compliance with all health, sanitation, and safety standards.
- Contribute to coordinating, supervising, and training food staff.
- Coordinate with Front Office departments on planning and execution of special events.
- Preparing inventory sheets and closing the concession operation daily.
- Participate in building yearly promotional schedule in the F&B Department
- Other Duties as apply.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree or in-progress education in related field preferred
- At least one (1) year of significant F&B experience, preferably in a professional sports environment
- Preferred candidates will be highly motivated, dedicated, collaborative, and most of all reliable
- Need to possess a passion about the hospitality/sports industry and focused on creating amazing guest and employee experiences.
- Must have superior communication, customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organizational and time management skills with ability to multi-task and meet strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative and assume a leadership role during events and throughout projects.
- Ability to work long hours including nights, weekends, and holidays especially (April-September)
- Must be able to stand for 10 hours and lift 50 lbs.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.
