Food & Beverage Internships

Event Operations

*Introductory Internship for Rising Sophomores and Juniors*

The Event Operations Intern will be exposed to all areas of the Event Operations department in a large, private club environment, to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through a series of trainings and structured conversations with managers. The Event Operations Intern will spend the majority of the summer learning the operation with involvement in the set-up, service and break-down of a variety of events. Towards the conclusion of the internship, the Intern will be assigned several leadership responsibilities within the operation.

Upscale Dining

*Supervisory Internship for Rising Seniors*

The Blue Ridge Room intern will be exposed to all areas of the Upscale Dining department in a large, private club environment, to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through a series of trainings and structured conversations with managers. The Blue Ridge Room Intern will take on various leadership responsibilities within the restaurant and assist the Blue Ridge Room Manager with running the day-to-day operations. The will learn valuable lessons on managing a team, bar and beverage operations, building connections with members, department budgeting and front & back of house relations.

Poolside Grill

*Advanced Supervisory Internship for Rising Seniors*

The Poolside Grill intern will be exposed to all areas of the Seasonal Operations department (Poolside Grill & 10th Tee Snack Bar) in a large, private club environment, to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through a series of trainings and structured conversations with managers. The Poolside Grill Intern will take on various leadership responsibilities within the operation such as scheduling, requisitions, inventory, and payroll as well as supporting the Assistant Manager with running the day-to-day operations and managing the Poolside Grill team. The Poolside Grill Intern will learn valuable lessons on managing a team, bar and beverage operations, building connections with members, department budgeting and front & back of house relations.

In addition to the in-depth training within the intern's home department, Food and Beverage interns will also have the opportunity to participate in various educational program opportunities, such as:

• Farmington Country Club Orientation & Historical Tour
• Attendance to CMAA Education Session(s) & Club Tour
• Meeting(s) with General Manager/COO and Assistant General Manager to discuss career goals and ask questions
• Opportunity to shadow & work in other departments
• Various Workshops throughout the summer:
• Resume/Cover Letter Workshop and Employment Law Workshop with Director of HR
• Beverage Workshops & trainings with Beverage Managers
• Golf & Racquets Workshops with the Head Golf Pro and Head Racquets Pro
• Finance Workshop with Head of Finance
• Governance Workshop with the Assistant General Manager
• Communications Workshop with Director of Communications
• Membership Workshop with Director of Membership
• Culinary Operations Workshop with Executive Chef
• Attend various meetings that would be beneficial to the intern’s development
• Bi-Weekly meetings with direct manager and/or internship program facilitator for on-going feedback and goal setting
• Participate in club-sponsored training offered during the internship period, which may include: Safety Certification Training (First Aid, CPR, AED) and Safe Beverage Service Training (TIPS)

*If you have any questions about Farmington's Food & Beverage Internship Programs, email Director of Food and Beverage, Ashley Cuoco, at [email protected].*