Hospitality & Catering Intern, Restaurant Associates Harvard Business School Boston, MA

• We have openings for Hospitality & Catering Interns.
• Location: Harvard Business School - 117 Western Avenue Boston MA 02163
• Schedule: To be discussed further upon interview.
• Pay Rate: $20.00per hour.

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Become part of Restaurant Associates the industrys leading provider of dining and event catering for some of the nations most prestigious museums performing arts centers and corporations!Voted Glassdoors Employee Choice Awards-Best Places to workThis is R/A!

Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. Youll work closely with leadership within your sector and account gaining exposure to operations marketing guest services sales and catering problem-solving innovation and client relationship management.

What Youll Learn & Do:

• Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
• Provide operational support across front-of-house back-of-house catering marketing and administrative functions
• Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
• Assist with financial activities including profit & loss and loss prevention
• Help ensure safety quality assurance and compliance with food safety standards
• Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
• Gain experience in people management including scheduling and time management
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness understanding and skills to succeed in diverse hospitality environments
• Gain practical experience through observation and active participation in multiple hospitality functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Experience knowledge or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred Interests:

• Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g. carbon foodprint farm-to-fork practices)
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Contract food service management

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings setting you up for a successful career in the field.