Hospitality & Catering Intern, Restaurant Associates / Harvard Business School / Boston, MA

Hospitality & Catering Intern

We have an opening for a Hospitality & Catering Intern position. The location is Harvard Business School - 117 Western Avenue, Boston, MA 02163. The schedule will vary based on business needs and may include weekends. The pay rate is $22.00 per hour.

Join our hospitality team and gain hands-on experience working alongside industry professionals across diverse functions. This internship is designed to develop your skills and competencies to thrive in the fast-paced world of hospitality and contract food service. You'll work closely with leadership within your sector and account, gaining exposure to operations, marketing, guest services, sales and catering, problem-solving, innovation, and client relationship management.

What You'll Learn & Do:

• Contribute to delivering exceptional guest experiences and client relations
• Provide operational support across front-of-house, back-of-house, catering, marketing, and administrative functions
• Support the execution of operational standards and contractual commitments
• Assist with financial activities, including profit & loss and loss prevention
• Help ensure safety, quality assurance, and compliance with food safety standards
• Participate in associate learning and development initiatives
• Gain experience in people management, including scheduling and time management
• Assist with inventory management and loss prevention

Learning Objectives:

• Develop awareness, understanding, and skills to succeed in diverse hospitality environments
• Gain practical experience through observation and active participation in multiple hospitality functions

Minimum Qualifications:

• Genuine interest in the hospitality and service industry
• Experience, knowledge, or studies related to hospitality (preferred but not required)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Positive attitude and eagerness to learn
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships

Preferred Interests:

• Sustainability and environmental impact (e.g., carbon "foodprint," farm-to-fork practices)
• Quality assurance and food safety
• Contract food service management

This internship offers a unique opportunity to develop foundational hospitality skills while working in a variety of operational settings, setting you up for a successful career in the field.

Job Summary: As an intern, you will be working closely with Compass Group leaders to develop skills and competencies to be successful in your prospective industry. You will gain valuable experience in any of the following areas: operations, marketing, administration, guest services, problem solving, planning and implementation of innovative projects, and client relationship skills. This internship involves hands-on experiences which will provide opportunities for your personal success and development. This position is paid, but not eligible for benefits such as medical, relocation, or housing. Compass Group Intern Requirements:

• Must be enrolled in a college/university or technical program to receive college credit
• Possess an interest in learning, observing, and practicing a variety of experiences in our industry
• Demonstrate awareness, understanding, and skills necessary to work in a diverse environment
• Excellent writing and editing skills
• Articulate, with strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Solid project management acumen
• Detail-oriented
• Self-directed, proactive, and curious
• Flexible and adaptable
• Attitude of a leader
• Enjoyment of building relationships

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.