PM Hotel Group | Summer 2026 Restaurant + Bar Intern | Based in Wilmington with travel to Philadelphia
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Job Location:
Chevy Chase Village, MD - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summer 2026 Restaurant Bar Intern will gain handsâon experience across frontâofâhouse service bar operations culinary coordination finance/P&L fundamentals guest experience and brand standards. Based in Wilmington DE with scheduled travel to Philadelphia youll support several dynamic urban properties learning how to run a highâperforming RB program from prep to profit.
You wont just shadow - youll contribute supporting service building tools analyzing performance and delivering one capstone project that improves the guest experience or operational efficiency.
ð½ï FOH Operations & Guest Experience
- Support daily service (opening/closing checklists table touches reservation flow event setups).
- Analyze guest feedback (social survey and onâproperty) to identify trends and action steps.
- Help refine service standards: pacing sequence of service upsell prompts and hospitality touchpoints.
ð Bar & Beverage Program
- Assist with bar mise en place batch prep product rotation and backbar organization.
- Partner on cocktail development mocktail features seasonal LTOs and sustainability practices.
- Track pour cost and beverage margins; help spot variances (waste spillage overâpour dead stock).
ðª Culinary Coordination
- Liaise between kitchen and FOH on menu changes allergens dietary preferences and plating standards.
- Support menu rollouts: spec sheets recipe cards station guides and expo communication flows.
- Assist in small-scale tastings and preâservice lineups to align staff on storytelling and pairings.
ð Performance Finance & Controls
- Learn how the team reads the business: daily sales covers RevPASH labor % COGS prime cost.
- Help with inventory counts receiving logs waste tracking and vendor reconciliation.
- Build simple dashboards or checklists that help managers see performance at a glance.
ð Brand Standards & Marketing
- Ensure menus signage uniforms and vibe align with brand positioning and property narrative.
- Support social storytelling (shots lists event calendars community collaborations).
- Contribute to activation ideas: happy hour refreshes popâups seasonal programming hotel synergies.
ð¼ Compliance Safety & Training
- Support ServSafe/ABV compliance documentation incident logs and responsible alcohol service.
- Help refresh SOPs training materials and newâhire guides for FOH/bar.
- Participate in audits: cleanliness line checks temperature logs and bar security.
Who You Are
- Pursuing a degree in Hospitality or Restaurants & Bar
- Passionate about guest experience service culture and brand storytelling.
- A clear communicator - visually and verbally - with strong organizational skills.
- Comfortable turning insights into practical tools for frontline teams.
- Preferred: Experience with training content reputation platforms or brand standards.
What Youll Gain
- Mentorship from seasoned leaders and collaboration with property teams.
- A polished capstone deliverableready for your portfolio and resume.
- Practical skills in training design insights storytelling and operational alignment.
- A pathway to roles in guest experience quality assurance brand strategy or training.
Internship Details
- Program Length: 9 weeks
- Dates: June 1 July 30 2026
- Location: Based in Wilmington with travel to Philadelphia
- Format: Hybrid (Onsite Occasional Remote Days; select property visits may occur)
- Hours: Fullâtime 3540 hours per week
- Compensation: Competitive hourly rate
- Reports to: VP Restaurant & Bar Mentor (designated program lead)
Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
About Company
We know hotels. We’re innovators, entrepreneurs, curators, and collaborators. We’re inspired to create and driven to optimize performance.
