Oak View Group · 1 day ago
Food & Beverage Internship Spring 2026 | Part-Time | Hilliard Center
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. This internship offers hands-on experience in food and beverage operations at Hilliard Center, providing opportunities to learn about catering, culinary arts, and hospitality management while working closely with industry professionals.
Sports
Responsibilities
Observe, work with, and learn from our Hospitality Team
Gain practical experience in a fast-paced hospitality environment, contributing to day-to-day operations, from guest service to food preparation and event management
Learn to navigate the latest hospitality management systems and point-of-sale (POS) software, including inventory tracking and customer service tools
Benefit from one-on-one mentorship with industry professionals and access networking opportunities with industry leaders
Gain insight into key areas such as customer experience management, restaurant operations, inventory control, and food safety
Take on real-world projects that contribute directly to the business, allowing you to showcase your work and results in a professional portfolio
Gain direct experience working in a professional kitchen environment, honing skills in food prep, cooking techniques, plating, and kitchen organization
Familiarize yourself with modern kitchen equipment, inventory management systems, and food safety protocols
Receive personalized mentorship from culinary experts, presentation, and kitchen management, and expand your network through connections within the industry
Gain comprehensive insight into menu design, recipe development, cost control, kitchen team dynamics, and the relationship between the kitchen and front-of-house operations
Qualification
Required
Be a self-starter and self-motivated
Must be comfortable working in an extremely busy environment
Have experience in retail, catering, concessions, and/or alcohol service to the public in a hospitality setting is highly recommended
The individual must be outgoing, energetic, motivated & professional
Team player with excellent customer service and analytical skills
Proven ability to solve time-sensitive issues
Possesses good organizational skills
Proactive in making suggestions, creating new ideas & troubleshooting while paying close attention to detail
Prior experience with point of sales systems
Preferred
Interest in the planning and scheduling of employees
Experience with inventory management
Familiarity with the state food safety and state liquor laws pertaining to the storage, handling, and preparation and the dispensing of food and beverages
Company
Oak View Group
We are here to be a POSITIVE DISRUPTION to business as usual in the sports and live entertainment, and hospitality industries.
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100MKey Investors
Silver Lake
2018-03-12Private Equity· $100M
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