Hospitality Internship

About Léal Hospitality Group

Léal Hospitality Group is a distinguished collection of premium event venues, restaurants, and boutique accommodations nestled throughout California’s Central Coast. Our properties are renowned for their charm, elegance, and excellence in hospitality, offering clients unforgettable experiences ranging from luxury weddings to curated wine tastings and fine dining events.

We are committed to developing future industry leaders through hands-on experience and intentional mentorship. Our Hospitality Internship Program is designed to immerse interns in the day-to-day operations of a dynamic hospitality business and give them a behind-the-scenes look into what makes a premium guest experience.

About the Internship

Our Hospitality Internship is a 3-month, paid opportunity ideal for college students, recent graduates, or young professionals pursuing careers in hospitality, events, culinary management, or customer service. Interns will rotate through three key departments to gain a comprehensive understanding of the hospitality industry:

Wedding Coordination

• Assist with event planning and day-of coordination for weddings
   
• Participate in timeline development, floor plan layouts, and vendor communication
   
• Support guest management, setup and teardown logistics, and ceremony/reception execution
   
• Shadow coordinators during client walkthroughs, tastings, and rehearsals
   

Event Operations

• Gain exposure to a wide range of private and corporate events
   
• Participate in event setup, service logistics, and breakdown
   
• Learn about event infrastructure, team communication, and guest experience
   
• Work with banquet teams to manage flow, timing, and attention to detail during high-volume events
   

Restaurant Operations

• Train with front-of-house staff in fine and casual dining environments
   
• Support roles including host, expo, barback, and food runner
   
• Learn basic service etiquette, table management systems, and guest relations
   
• Observe how team collaboration ensures consistent and high-quality service

Key Learning Objectives

Understand the coordination and execution of weddings and events from start to finish

• Build strong communication and client service skills through guest interactions
   
• Learn the importance of time management, multitasking, and teamwork in a hospitality setting
   
• Observe and participate in day-to-day operations within a high-standard, fast-paced environment
   
• Develop a well-rounded foundation in multiple areas of the hospitality industry
   

What We Offer

• Paid, hands-on industry experience
   
• Exposure to real weddings, banquets, and restaurant services
   
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals
   
• Networking opportunities within the hospitality industry
   
• Opportunity for college internship credit (based on school approval)
   
• Strong consideration for full-time employment post-internship

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
   
• Current college student, recent graduate, or entry-level professional (Hospitality, Business, Communications, or related fields preferred)
   
• Availability to work a varying schedule to include evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays 
   
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
   
• Positive, professional demeanor with a strong work ethic
   
• Ability to multitask, stay organized, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
   
• Willingness to learn, take initiative, and receive feedback
   
• Reliable transportation to and from Léal Hospitality properties located in San Benito and Santa Clara counties
   
• Eligible to receive college internship credit (if applicable)