Food & Beverage Internship SPRING 2026

Southernhospitalityinternshipprogram; Pigeon Forge (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Flexible Scheduling

Generous Company Discounts

Discounts to Local Attractions

Employee Assistance Program

Referral Program

Employee Engagement Events

Wellness Program

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Pigeon Forge is offering a Food & Beverage Internship for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in the food industry. Interns will learn about kitchen operations, ingredient inventory management, and exceptional service practices. The position offers competitive wages and a range of benefits including generous company discounts and a wellness program. Candidates must be flexible with scheduling and have a desire to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a team dedicated to quality, service, and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must be willing to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and maintain quality standards.
• Flexibility to work mornings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Learn kitchen practices and manage ingredient inventory.
• Assist in food preparation according to recipes.
• Communicate effectively with team members.
• Clean and maintain equipment and work area.
• Learn and follow managers' and teams' standards.
• Set learning objectives with department managers for each location.
• Prepare food according to our recipes.
• Ensure all recipes, standards, and visuals meet quality.

Skills

Ingredient inventory management

Exceptional service best practices

Kitchen operations understanding

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a team

Education

College credit internship requirement

Job description

FOOD & BEVERAGE INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION

One of the area’s most highly rated companies is looking for interns to join our team. Are you looking for a unique internship experience with competitive wages, benefits, and company discounts that is rewarding, fun, and will contribute to your professional development? If you are looking for an unparalleled internship experience with a company providing unique handmade products and goods, quality food, superior service, and gracious hospitality, then this is an excellent fit for you.

Our Company

Founded in 1830, our company is one of Pigeon Forge’s most beloved and unforgettable attractions. We have remained a staple of Smoky Mountain Culture for generations, featuring two restaurants, a pottery studio, a distillery, a candy shop, and a nearly 200‑year old working gristmill. Locals and visitors love our delicious food and friendly, welcoming atmosphere, serving hearty Southern classics in a beautiful historic setting. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, our time‑tested recipes and wholesome ingredients have kept our restaurants busy for more than 25 years. As a successful company with restaurants and stores popular with locals and visitors alike, we only seek the best to join our team.

Your Internship

During your internship, you will learn ingredient inventory management, restaurant administrative duties, and best practices in exceptional service. You will also learn about kitchen operations through baking and pastry, chocolate and caramel work, small and large batch menu items, research and development, and various production elements. Our internship programs offer an immersive internship experience like no other, from our onboarding experience to monthly internship outings. Your time here will allow you to satisfactorily complete individual college curriculum requirements for internships to satisfy college credit. This internship will provide you with an opportunity to meet your needed course requirements in a paid position and a fast‑paced, realistic work environment.

What will I do?

• Achieve an understanding of the responsibilities/duties of each manager and team members
• Develop an understanding of the importance of synergy between business segments for overall organizational success
• Finish program with a better understanding of own strengths and weaknesses
• Gain knowledge in each area of business
• Learn standards set by managers and team members
• Work with department managers to set learning objectives for each location
• Prepares food according to our recipes
• Leave having a thorough working understanding of all recipes, restaurant standards, service standards, and visual standards for each product
• Efficiently & accurately clean equipment
• Operate equipment safely and in line with best-use practices for each piece of equipment
• Learn and adheres to all the company’s level of quality Standards
• Perform other duties when assigned
• Ensures all food meets quality and presentation standards
• Maintains a proper work area
• Maintains positive and consistent energy and productivity standards throughout shift
• Effectively communicates and works with all team members
• Work and interact with others in a manner consistent with the company’s culture
• Completes the company’s training program
• Uphold the company’s mission, vision, and service standards
• Ensures that all food meets the quality and presentation standards of the company

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive Wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Generous Company Discounts
• Discounts to Local Attractions
• Employee Assistance Program
• Referral Program
• Employee Engagement Events
• Wellness Program

Availability

Full‑time position with 35-40 hours per week. Available to work flexible hours as assigned, including mornings, weekends, special events, and holidays.