Hospitality Internship

Oak Hill Country Club; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Oak Hill Country Club in Rochester, NY offers a paid Hospitality Internship for Summer 2027. The 10-week program provides hands-on experience in private club operations with access to experienced leaders, preparing you for a career in hospitality.

You will grow from Server Assistant/Busser through leadership assignments, and work in À La Carte Restaurant and Banquet environments, learning service, reservations, and event coordination.

Qualifications

• Current enrollment at a college or university in a hospitality management program is strongly preferred.
• Strong interest in hospitality, food and beverage operations, and leadership.
• Professional, personable approach and willingness to learn.
• Availability for the 10-week summer program, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Develop practical food and beverage service skills and learn to anticipate member and guest needs.
• Work with managers to understand service coordination, problem-solving, and team leadership.
• Participate in mentorship workshops with Oak Hill's executive team and department heads.
• Complete a capstone project and present findings to the leadership team.

Skills

Hospitality interest

Food & beverage operations

Leadership

Education

Hospitality management enrollment

Job description

Hospitality Internship - Summer 2027
À La Carte Restaurant & Banquet Opportunities
Oak Hill Country Club | Rochester, NY
Full-Time, Seasonal | 10 Weeks

$18-$20 per hour, based on experience

Build your hospitality career somewhere extraordinary.
An exceptional dining experience. A beautifully executed wedding. A team that makes every detail feel effortless. Behind each is thoughtful preparation, skilled service, and strong leadership.

This summer, learn how it all comes together at Oak Hill Country Club.

Our paid, 10-week Hospitality Internship gives college students hands-on experience in private club operations, direct access to experienced hospitality leaders, and opportunities to take on increasing responsibility. You'll build your service skills, learn the decisions behind the experience, and practice leading a team-all while developing professional relationships that can support your career beyond the summer.

Choose your focus.
À La Carte Restaurant Internship
Experience the distinct dining environments of the 1901 Grille and Donald Ross Pub-from upscale New American dining to a lively restaurant overlooking Oak Hill's famed East Course. Learn daily restaurant operations, steps of service, member relations, reservations, table management, and service recovery.

Banquet Internship
Discover the planning, teamwork, and coordination behind weddings, member events, business meetings, and large-scale celebrations. Learn event setup, service flow, timelines, and event execution while working alongside banquet captains and department leaders.

Grow from service to leadership.
Your experience will progress through Server Assistant/Busser, Bartender, Server, and supervised leadership assignments. Throughout the program, you will:

• Develop practical food and beverage service skills and learn to anticipate member and guest needs.
• Work alongside managers and supervisors to understand service coordination, problem-solving, and team leadership.
• Participate in mentorship workshops with Oak Hill's executive team and individual meetings with department heads.
• Gain insight into the departments that work together to operate a premier private club.
• Complete a capstone project and present your findings and recommendations to the leadership team.

Build connections that can last beyond the summer.
Connect with experienced industry leaders who can offer perspective, share career advice, and help you explore your future in hospitality. These relationships can become the foundation of your professional network, with the potential for continued mentorship, guidance, and connections to future career opportunities beyond the internship.

A memorable summer at Oak Hill.
In summer 2027, Oak Hill will host the U.S. Amateur Championship. Interns may have the opportunity to support championship-related hospitality operations and experience the coordination behind a major national golf event.

What you'll bring.

• Current enrollment at a college or university in a hospitality management program strongly preferred.
• A strong interest in hospitality, food and beverage operations, and leadership.
• A professional, personable approach and a willingness to learn.
• Availability for the 10-week summer program, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Make this summer part of your future.
Bring your curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for hospitality. Leave with practical experience, meaningful professional connections, and a stronger foundation for your career.