Food & Beverage Operations Intern - 2027 Season (HomePlate Catering)

Gondola; Bridgewater Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

College credit

Job summary

Somerset Patriots are seeking a Food & Beverage Operations Intern for the 2027 season with HomePlate Catering in Bridgewater, NJ. Intern will rotate through game-day positions, assist in concessions and catering, and support inventory and cost analysis.

Weekly hours range 25–40, including nights, weekends and holidays. Compensation is $16.48/hour with potential for college credit and future promotions.

Qualifications

• Internship requires college student or recent graduate interested in hospitality management.
• Ability to assist in concessions and catering operations while adhering to safety standards.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends and holidays as game days require.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing concessions and catering areas under supervision.
• Receive and distribute product orders and monitor daily sales reports.
• Support inventory, labor coordination and cost analysis during game days.

Skills

Concessions management

Menu planning

Sales forecasting

Inventory control

Team supervision

Job description

# Food & Beverage Operations Intern - 2027 Season (HomePlate Catering)## Somerset Patriots•### @somersetpatriotsPosted on 10/22/2026•Intern## Job Description**HomePlate Catering and Hospitality**, The official hospitality provider for the Somerset Patriots Baseball Team and Double A affiliate for the New York Yankees in Bridgewater, NJ has opened various Internship positions for the 2027 Season. An internship with HomePlate Catering and Hospitality will allow candidates to learn several different aspects of running a Food & Beverage Department for a large multi-purpose facility. Ideally, candidates will be college students or recent graduates that are interested in learning management and operating skills related to the facility and hospitality industry. **Weekly hours** range from 25-40 and include nights, weekends, and holidays. The HomePlate Catering and Hospitality offices are located in Bridgewater, NJ and service the Somerset Patriots (AA affiliate of the New York Yankees) Baseball Team. (http://www.somersetpatriots.com)# Food & Beverage Operations Intern (6 positions available)Work with the Director of Operations, Concessions Manager and Catering Manager to assist in the management of the concessions and catering areas. Interns will rotate through all game day positions during the training period. Training period varies, but typically lasts a few weeks. Duties include but are not limited to receiving and distributing all product orders; monitoring sales and daily sales reports; overseeing all group areas and team members; ensuring all food is prepared to both company and safety standards; contacting clients; sales forecasting. Duties will be assigned throughout the duration of the internship. Interns will assist with menu planning and cost analysis on a weekly basis. On non-game days interns will be responsible for the cleaning, up-keep, and preparation of all areas for the next home stand and comply with all health department standards. Interns will also get the opportunity to assist with daily and monthly inventory processes, as well as managing labor and completion of assignments for game day staff members. Weekly hours vary between 25 and 40 hours.\\*\\*Other General Duties for all interns include: \\*\\*Weekly menu item creation, including, but not limited to, product cost analysis, purchasing and sales forecasting, seeking new revenue streams, and other duties as required by management.**Compensation:** $16.48/hour (subject to annual review) and college credit can also be earned if applicable to the student. Some positions can lead to promotions during the internship or to other positions within the company at the completion of the internship.**Time Frame:** **Start dates are flexible based on college schedules** but can start as early as late-February and run through the end of September. Internship schedules can be made around college schedule through May. Program ends one week before school starts the following school year or until the end of the season for all graduating seniors. It is expected that interns have open availability to work a full work schedule during the season and work ALL of the Somerset Patriots home games between end of spring semester and start of fall semester. Time off is submitted at time of acceptance. Any additional requests will be evaluated on a case by case basis.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.LocationOn-sitePayPay not disclosed