Food & Beverage Internship (J1 VISA)

null; Hilton Head Island (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Hourly pay + tips

Mentorship by FOH supervisors

Job summary

The Sea Pines Resort’s Front of House Restaurant Internship Program offers college students hands-on experience in high-end restaurant service at Hilton Head Island. Interns will rotate through guest-facing roles across Coast, Links, Quarterdeck, and Fraser’s Tavern while developing essential hospitality skills and industry knowledge.

Interns gain practical experience in front-of-house operations, learn reservation and POS systems, and develop strong customer service, communication, and

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in front-of-house operations
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Familiarity with reservation and POS systems
• Understanding of fine-dining standards and beverage service
• Leadership and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Gain practical experience in front‑of‑house restaurant operations
• Develop strong customer service and communication skills
• Learn and operate reservation and point‑of‑sale systems
• Understand fine dining standards and beverage service basics
• Build leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution abilities

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Education

College student in hospitality

Tools

Reservation systems

POS systems

Job description

Job Category: Hourly: Food & Beverage-Front of House

Requisition Number: FOODB001243

• Posted : October 5, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USA

Description

The Sea Pines Resort
Front of House Seasonal or Semester-Based

Program Overview:
The Sea Pines Resort’s Front of House Restaurant Internship Program offers college students the opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in high‑end restaurant service at one of Hilton Head Island’s premier destinations. Interns will rotate through a variety of guest‑facing roles across the resort’s signature dining venues, such as Coast, Links, Quarterdeck, and Fraser’s Tavern, while developing essential hospitality skills and industry knowledge.

Learning Objectives:
Interns will:

Gain practical experience in front‑of‑house restaurant operations

Develop strong customer service and communication skills

Learn and operate reservation and point‑of‑sale systems

Understand fine dining standards and beverage service basics

Build leadership, teamwork, and conflict resolution abilities

Duration: 14 weeks

Hours: 32–40 hours per week (including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

Housing: Provided; subject to availability

Pay: Hourly wage + tips (where applicable)

Supervision: Interns will be mentored by FOH supervisors and restaurant managers

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