Fall 2026 Foods Management Internship - Dollywood Theme Park - Seasonal

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram; Pigeon Forge (TN); Sur place; USD 13 000 - 20 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Opportunity to complete course credit

Practical experience in a changing environment

Application of theory to practice

Résumé du poste

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram is seeking a Foods Management Intern at Dollywood Parks & Resorts in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The role involves supporting food service operations and fulfilling program requirements for college credit. The ideal intern will develop leadership skills and embody the company's values while managing staff and operations.

Key responsibilities include quality assurance of food products, assisting with cost analysis, and contributing to guest satisfaction. A successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment and embrace the Lead with Love qualities of kindness and accountability.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alongside a team and embody brand values.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience or coursework in food service management.

Responsabilités

• Support food service operations at Dollywood theme park.
• Attend leadership development classes and intern meetings.
• Act as quality assurance inspector for food products.
• Manage staff, scheduling, and operations.
• Assist with cost analysis and service improvements.
• Be available to work at different park locations as needed.
• Assist with labor management including scheduling and time keeping.
• Assist with Period End P&L review.
• Contribute to improvements in guest excellence and cost analysis.
• Shadow the PIC program and execute special projects.

Connaissances

Curiosity

Administration

Mentoring

Detail-oriented

Motivation

Formation

Enrollment in a college/university

Description du poste

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating! We are seeking Foods Management Interns who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together while caring deeply about our brand. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. The ideal Foods Management Intern will be equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator.

The Foods Management Intern will support the successful operation of a food service location, along with administrative duties within Dollywood Theme Park. In turn, the intern will satisfactorily complete individual program requirements to satisfy college/university and/or course study requirements if needed.

The Dollywood Company will provide the intern:

• The opportunity to complete course credit for the term of the internship
• Practical experience within a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment
• Opportunity to apply theory with practice

Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Summary of Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Attend Leadership Development classes as available
• Attend weekly intern meetings to discuss jobs of the week and learn about the different functions of a theme park
• Act as a quality assurance inspector for food, ensuring a high quality
• Organize and develop a well-trained, efficient staff whereby, when promotions are available, qualified people are also available
• Ensure preparation/food handling standards which ensure designated portion control
• Know, understand, & use the "Start Fresh" program when necessary
• Be available/willing to work at different locations throughout The Dollywood Company
• Responsible for labor management including scheduling, time keeping, etc
• Responsible for Period End P&L review
• Assist with creating and implementing improvements in guest excellence, profit contribution, and job satisfaction
• Assist with Cost Analysis to include Cost of Sales, product mix, and Spending Per Person
• Shadow 800 (PIC) program
• Execute special project benefiting the Foods area as determined by Management

Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time.