Food & Beverage Management Trainee

Wild Dunes Resort; Isle of Palms (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free room nights

Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates

Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

401K with company match

Access to Beach, Tennis, and Pickleball

Job summary

Wild Dunes Resort in Isle of Palms, South Carolina, seeks a Food and Beverage Management Trainee to participate in a hands-on training program. This role involves delivering excellent guest service, assisting with daily Food & Beverage operations, and learning essential management skills. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and at least a year of experience in food service or hospitality. The position offers competitive benefits, including free room nights and medical coverage after 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in food service, hospitality, or retail preferred.
• Strong interest in Food & Beverage or hospitality management.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Deliver warm and efficient service to all resort guests.
• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Participate in a structured training program across Food & Beverage operations.

Skills

Food service experience

Customer service

Flexible hours

Ability to lift weights

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

The Food and Beverage Management Trainee at the Wild Dunes Resort participates in a structured, hands‑on training program designed to develop future Food & Beverage leaders. This role reports to our Assistant Director and placed/assigned in the FB Outlets as needed. This program combines front‑line food service responsibilities with progressive exposure to operations, guest experience, inventory, food safety, and team leadership.

The Food and Beverage Management Trainee supports daily outlet operations while building the skills and knowledge needed to advance into a supervisory or management role within Food & Beverage.

Essential job FUNCTIONS

Guest Experience & Service

• Deliver warm, friendly, and efficient service to all resort guests and members
• Provide product knowledge for desserts, candy, ice cream, beverages, and specialty items
• Maintain a clean, welcoming, and visually appealing Sweet Shop environment
• Resolve guest concerns professionally and Escalate issues when appropriate

Food & Beverage Operations

• Assist with daily opening and closing procedures
• Prepare and serve Sweet Shop items following established recipes and brand standards
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations
• Support quality control and proper food handling practices

Training & Development

• Participate in a structured training program across Food & Beverage operations
• Learn basic scheduling, labor management, and productivity standards
• Assist with onboarding and training seasonal and new team members
• Shadow supervisors and managers to understand leadership responsibilities
• Assist with inventory counts, stocking, and organization
• Maintain accurate procedures using the POS system
• Support waste reduction and cost control initiatives

Why Join Wild Dunes Resort?

At Wild Dunes Resort, Destination by Hyatt, colleagues are more than employees—they are valued members of our team. We offer competitive wages, career growth opportunities, training, and benefits in a supportive and welcoming environment.

• Free room nights*
• Discounted and Friends & Family Room Rates
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Insurance after 30 Days of Employment*
• Paid time off and holiday pay*
• Paid Family Bonding Time and Adoption Assistance*
• 401K with company match*
• Access to Beach, Tennis, and Pickleball as available on days off
• Retail Discounts for Colleagues

*Benefit Package for Full Time & Part Time colleagues eligible

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Our Values: Empathy | Integrity | Respect | Inclusion | Experimentation | Wellbeing

Qualifications

Experience & Education

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ year of experience in food service, hospitality, or retail (dessert or café experience preferred)
• Strong interest in a long‑term career in Food & Beverage or hospitality management
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• South Carolina ServSafe Alcohol Certification (or ability to obtain upon hire) required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a culinary, hospitality, or business program
• Previous leadership, trainer, or key‑holder experience
• Familiarity with POS systems and inventory management

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to repetitively lift, push, pull & carry up to 15 lbs., frequently up to 25 lbs. and occasionally up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat frequently; kneel or crawl occasionally; infrequently climb a ladder
• Must be able to perform repetitive hand & arm movements, pushing and pulling and simple grasping frequently; squeezing, overhead reaching & fine manipulation occasionally.
• Exposure to hot and cold temperatures, cleaning chemicals, and kitchen equipment.

Training & Advancement

• This position is part of Wild Dunes Resort’s Trainee pathway, providing structured development, coaching, and performance feedback. Successful completion of the program may lead to progression into Supervisor, Assistant Manager, or other Food & Beverage leadership roles.