Events & Catering Intern

New Holland Brewing Company; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

New Holland Brewing Company in Grand Rapids is seeking a Catering & Private Events Intern to support planning, organizing, and executing private events across retail locations. This hands-on role provides practical experience in hospitality, event coordination, and business operations while contributing to accuracy, organization, and successful event execution.

The intern will assist with timelines, menus, contracts, and onsite support, learning hospitality best practices under the Catering &

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends based on event needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values.
• Assist with event planning logistics, including timelines, guest counts, and menu coordination.
• Support communication with internal teams and assist in responding to guest inquiries.
• Organize and maintain event documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide support during onsite events, including setup, coordination, and guest interaction.
• Help track event details across multiple events and stages of planning.
• Assist with updating catering materials, presentations, and internal resources.
• Learn and apply hospitality and event coordination best practices.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Team collaboration

Positive attitude

Flexible hours availability

Job description

Grand Rapids Brew Pub
417 Bridge St NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA

Description

Catering & Private Events Intern

Mission Impact

The Catering & Private Events Intern supports the creation of meaningful guest experiences byassistingin the planning and coordination of private events and catering services. Through attention to detail, organization, and a willingness to learn, this role contributes to seamless event execution and helps bring New Holland’s hospitality and brand to life. By supporting the team’s efforts, the intern plays a part in delivering memorable moments that strengthen guest connections and support business growth.

What We Offer

At New Holland Brewing Company, we strive to inspire meaningful connections - and when you work here,you’llfeelthat. Our culture is inclusive, caring, and community focused. Guided by our Core Values and Growth Principles, we foster engagement, development, and collaboration for every team member. We sethigh standardsbecause they sustain our growth and success in a unique industry, and we match those standards with an engaging, and rewarding culture.You’llfind competitive compensation and benefits, opportunities to grow personally and professionally, and a team committed to helping you reach your goals while contributing to ours.

Job Summary

The Catering & Private Events Intern provides hands‑on support to the Catering & Private Events team in planning, organizing, and executing events across New Holland retail locations. This role offers practical experience in hospitality, event coordination, and business operations while contributing to the accuracy, organization, and success of event execution.

Accountability Chart

At New Holland Brewing Company, every role has an Accountability Chart that clearly defines the 3-5 core outcomes the role owns to move the business forward. The Accountability Chart helps candidates and team members understand what success looks like.

• Support event planning and coordination from inquiry through execution through clear communication with guests and potential guests, written and verbal, ensuring details areaccurateand up to date.
• Assistwithmaintainingevent documentation, including contracts, menus, timelines, and communication records.
• Provide onsite event support to help ensure smooth execution and positive guest experiences.
• Helpmaintainand organize catering materials, SOPs, and internal tools in partnership with the Catering & Private Events team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and act in a manner consistent with our Mission, Vision & Values
• Assistwith event planninglogistics, including timelines, guest counts, and menu coordination.
• Support communication with internal teams andassistin responding to guest inquiries.
• Organize andmaintainevent documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide support during onsite events, including setup, coordination, and guest interaction.
• Help track event details across multiple events and stages of planning.
• Assistwith updating catering materials, presentations, and internal resources.
• Learn and apply hospitality and event coordination best practices.

Required Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Availability to work flexible hours, including some evenings and weekends based on event needs

We strive to create an inclusive environment. Reasonableaccommodationwill be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Combination of administrative tasks and in-person event support in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to stand for extended periods during events
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, including event materials and supplies

This is an Internship that will last 12-16 weeks, max.

Reports To & Team

• Reports To:Catering & Private Events Manager
• Team:Retail Operations - Catering & Private Events

This internship is subject to our Internship Agreement which specifiesmaximumduration of the assignment,payand compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

New Holland Brewing Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.Pursuant tothe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we provide reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. As part of our commitment to growth and development, New Holland reserves the right, as part of a succession or development plan, to fill a position without the role being posted.

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