Columbia Hospitality · 15 hours ago
Food & Beverage Intern | Semiahmoo Resort
Blaine, WA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$19/hr - $21/hrColumbia Hospitality is a national management and consulting company specializing in hospitality solutions. They are seeking a Food & Beverage Intern to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of food and beverage operations, including guest interaction, kitchen coordination, and administrative tasks.
HospitalitySports
Responsibilities
Shadow and assist in front-of-house roles: host/hostess, server assistant/food runner, expo, and optional banquet/event support
Practice and master table settings, service sequences, and brand service standards
Greet and engage with guests, building confidence in professional communication
Learn and operate POS systems for order taking and payment processing
Assist with daily side work: restocking, roll-ups, and maintaining cleanliness
Support food safety compliance and allergy awareness protocols
Observe and assist in scheduling and shift planning, understanding labor and workflow impact
Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth FOH/BOH communication and timely service
Participate in service recovery role-play and practice creating personalized guest experiences (“WOW” moments)
Assist in pre-shift meetings, internal communications, and side work delegation
Gain meaningful exposure to administrative leadership tasks such as: inventory counts, vendor invoice review, scheduling, and basic budgeting tasks
Complete a capstone project focused on operational or guest experience improvement
Lead small pre-shift huddles or shift debriefs under mentorship
Participate in final project presentations and reflection sessions to assess growth and career goals
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Willingness to learn, show-up, smile and work on a team
Engaged in a forward moving educational or vocational program
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from peers, managers, clients, customers, and the public
The ability to interpret written and oral instructions
Strong computer skills: Full knowledge of Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Outlook, Excel and Word
Preferred
Currently a University Student or recent graduate, preferably from Hospitality, Restaurant Management, or a related field
Prior food & beverage experience preferred, but not required
Benefits
Parking
Get Paid Daily (Make any day payday)
Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Because Balance Matters)
Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, 401K, HSA/FSA Plans
Discounted Lodging, Dining, Spa, Golf, Retail & Partner Perks (Yes, Discounted Travel!)
Task Force Work Opportunities (Grow your career in idyllic locations)
Values Based Culture (#OMGLIFE)
Culture Add (Creating Space for Fresh Perspectives)
Referral Bonus (Get Paid to Recruit)
Employee Assistance Program
“Columbia Cares” Volunteer Opportunities
Committee Participation Opportunities (Fun, Philanthropic, Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Online Learning Platform to Help You Develop!
Company
Columbia Hospitality
For big dreamers with a love for creating exceptional experiences, Columbia Hospitality delivers unparalleled service and entrepreneurial energy through a values-first, mission-driven approach.
Founded in 1995
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brian Flaherty
Chief Executive Officer
Dave Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
2025-10-22
2024-05-04
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