Hospitality & Catering Intern, FLIK Hospitality Group / Whippany, NJ

Compass Group USA; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniforms provided

Laundering service

Job summary

Flik Hospitality Group is hiring a Hospitality & Catering Intern for Summer 2027 at 100 Bayer Boulevard, Whippany, NJ. The program is paid, with a $20.00 per hour pay rate and full-time scheduling to discuss during the interview.

The internship offers hands-on training in a dynamic hospitality culture, mentorship from experienced leaders, and exposure to events, catering, and guest services across multiple roles.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts degree.
• GPA requirement for Internship (as per university)
• Successful completion of Intro to Hospitality coursework
• Available to work 20-40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
• College credit is not required, but documentation can be provided

Responsibilities

• Rotate through different roles depending on location and needs (events, dining halls, cashier, coffee/barista, welcoming guests).
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring satisfaction, and cleanup.
• Assist with marketing tasks, signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
• Adhere to platinum service standards and review front‑of‑house standards and policies

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Culinary Arts degree

Job description

Flik Hospitality Group

We are hiring for a Hospitality & Catering Intern!

• Timing: SUMMER 2027 - May - August 2027
• Location: 100 Bayer Boulevard, Whippany, NJ 07981
• Schedule: Full-time / to be discussed further upon interview.
• Requirement: Must be currently enrolled in a college/university and pursuing a Hospitality Management and/or Culinary Arts degree.
• Pay Rate: $20.00per hour.

• Free meals, uniforms and laundering service available at select locations.

What makes FLIK click?

Our people. The decisions, actions and attitudes of our associates earn the trust and loyalty of our clients every day. We know how to pick them and we know how to grow them. It starts with hiring people who share our passion for food and hospitality. Once we find the right talent, we encourage, value and recognize their contributions.

We keep our people renewed, excited and engaged by providing hands‑on training and educating them about the latest trends. We give them a stake in successfully raising the bar. Our people love what they do and they love sharing their passion. Join our team and see the FLIK difference. Where a job isn’t merely a job but the start of a career where you can flourish.

FLIK Hospitality Internship

OVERVIEW:

The FLIK Hospitality Internship Program is a paid program that gives hospitality students the opportunity to work in a dynamic and inspirational hospitality culture. Working closely with hospitality mentors, FLIK interns have an inside look at what goes on behind the scenes at a leading food service & hospitality organization. Fifty years ago, FLIK was launched by Chef Rudi Flik and Julie Flik. Their values of authenticity, people first, sustainability, wellness, and leadership still guide us. The FLIK service culture has our team members at its heart; we are in the business of creating emotion for our teams and guests alike.

FLIK HOSPITALITY INTERNS WILL:

• Rotate through different roles depending on location and operational needs. Duties may include: setting up and/or closing events or dining halls, cashier functions, coffee / barista and welcoming guests.
• Provide consistently friendly and courteous service to guests.
• Support catering events by setting up, arranging buffet stations, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing cleanup.
• Assist with marketing tasks, including signage, seasonal decorations, and food holiday communications.
• Adhere to “platinum service” customer service standards.
• Review catering and front‑of‑house standards.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and client expectations.

Interns should expect to contribute individually and as a team member to support Food service/ Hospitality Services and work towards goals and objectives assigned by an experienced manager.

Hospitality Internship candidates must meet the criteria below to be eligible for the FLIK Hospitality Internship Experience Program:

1. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college or professional hospitality program and/or have 1 year of industry experience
2. Meet university’s GPA requirement for Internship
3. Successful completion of relevant Intro to Hospitality coursework
4. Must be available to work 20 - 40 hours a week based on business needs & internship requirements
5. College credit is not required, but we will provide appropriate documentation if necessary.

HOSPITALITY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES:

• Meetings with FLIK leadership/a mentor
• Connection to subject matter experts including the diversity & inclusion, HR, marketing, safety & sanitation, wellness & sustainability and finance teams via Office Hours.
• Optional FLIK Learning & Development Courses (FARECheck Food Allergy Basics, Servsafe Food Handler, DAWSO Dining Associate Workplace Safety Orientation)
• Networking opportunities with other interns
• Exit interview with your internship team

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Flik maintains a drug‑free workplace.