Hospitality Intern

Fiddler's Elbow is an exclusive club situated in Bedminster, New Jersey. We proudly offer three championship golf courses, available for play nearly every day of the year, along with award-winning practice facilities both indoors and outdoors. Our sports and leisure complex boasts impressive state-of-the-art aquatic facilities enjoyed by individuals of all ages, as well as tennis, paddle sports, fitness options, and The Cove, a mini club designed for children. Our elegant manor-style clubhouse features both casual and fine dining options, along with the finest banquet facilities in the area for galas, weddings, and social gatherings. With our rich history, stunning grounds, and exceptional amenities, Fiddler's Elbow is truly an inspiring environment and a fantastic place to begin or advance your career! 

 At Fiddler's Elbow, our mission is not only to, "Enhance the lives of our Members & Guests with WOW moments they can't live without," but to also enhance and enrich the lives of our Fiddler's Family members. 

We are looking for a Hospitality Intern to join the Fiddler’s Family and share their passion for hospitality with our members, guests, and fellow staff members. Fiddler’s Elbow has four food and beverage outlets and hosts a wide range of events from comedy shows and concerts to Fourth of July celebrations and New Year’s Eve festivities, our annual FiddleFest Music and Food Festival, golf outings and sporting events. We also host smaller clubs within Fiddler’s, such as our beloved Book Club and Cigar Club. Our members host many private events like weddings, social events, and celebrations of life milestones with us. 

Fiddler’s Elbow Hospitality Internship Program will offer current students a unique opportunity to gain real world experience and develop the country club business leaders of tomorrow. 

Under the general supervision of the Clubhouse Manager and Human Resources Manager, our Interns will be responsible for supporting the team on department-related responsibilities. The Intern will gain experience in a wide variety of functions including basic restaurant service skills, member engagement, golf and pro shop experience and event participation. 

The Hospitality Internship Program includes: 

12-week program with a minimum of 30 hours on-site each week at a pay rate of $17.50/hour 

A two-week rotation in each of the following departments: Front Desk, Weddings and Events, Banquets, Elbow Room (fine dining), Grill Room (casual dining) and Golf Outings & Pro Shop 

Front Desk operational responsibilities– welcoming Members and their guests, phone etiquette and host duties, proficiency on the reservation system, knowledge on our Calendar of Events and placing daily to-go orders 

Wedding & Events- gain proficiency on the Calendar of Events, communication with various vendors, preparations for weddings and member events, communication with relevant departments and culinary team, understanding how to read a BEO, shadowing the Wedding and Events Managers and Coordinators during events 

Banquets- Involvement with member social/banquet events; assist managers and team members in the setup and breakdown of events and turnover in a wide range of events and communication on timing with the culinary team 

Full range of experience in the Casual and Fine Dining restaurants, ranging from Table Service specifics on the different restaurants to scheduling and manager/maitre d’ shadowing 

Experience with the Golf Outings Manager to learn how to organize and execute the golf outings and communication between the various departments that make them a success, as well as retail experience with the Pro Shop team 

Housing is available near property at $100/week (must provide your own transportation) 

Weekly check ins with your Human Resources and Manger Mentor 

Skills: 

Service Orientation 

Interpersonal and Teamwork Skills 

Excellent Communication Skills 

Ability to Multi-task 

Work Styles: 

Attention to Detail 

Cooperation 

Dependability  

Adaptability  

Ability to work independently and in a group environment 

Personality: 

Self-motivated 

Flexible 

Professional 

Positive  

Required Education/Experience: 

Currently enrolled as a full-time or part-time college student or recent graduate with a focus/degree in Hospitality, Business, or a related degree preferred. Applicants should possess a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher 

Previous Hospitality experience is preferred but not required 

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred 

Required Qualifications: 

Must be at least 18 years of age 

Must be able to communicate and understand the predominant language of our members and guests. 

Applicants must be eligible to work in the U.S. without employment sponsorship 

Physical Requirements: 

Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time 

Ability to lift and carry trays/objects weighing up 30+ pounds through a crowded room  

Ability to handle many tasks at once 

Ability to reach, bend, stoop, wipe and lift to perform job functions 

Must be a team player; possess the ability to collaborate and work well with others  

Working Conditions: 

Must be able to work indoor and outdoor environments 

Must be able to work both day and/or night hours, occasional long hours, weekends and holidays 

Safety Hazards: 

General food, beverage and golf environment with some exposure to heat from cooking areas and the environment 

Lifting heavy objects such as kegs, tables, decor, cases of alcohol, golf bags, etc. 

Handling of sharp objects such as flatware 

Classification:  

FLSA Non-exempt 

Seasonal 

Why join the Fiddler’s Family? 

Benefits for Internships team members:  

Competitive pay  

2 days off per week   

Golf, Paddle/Tennis, and Fitness Privileges  

Paid Sick Leave (if applicable) 

PLUM Benefits   

Annual Summer and Holiday staff events 

Benefits for Full Time Staff Members also include:   

Comprehensive healthcare, dental and vision package   

Flexible Spending & Dependent Care Accounts   

Paid Time Off (Vacation and Holiday)   

Life insurance