Retail Outlet Management Intern | Hospitality Leadership

CETUSA; Bar Harbor (ME); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing included

Dorm-style housing

Job summary

CETUSA is seeking an internship candidate for a hospitality/business management track in Bar Harbor, Maine. The role focuses on hands-on experience in business management within a family-owned restaurant, including FOH scheduling, POS management, and inventory control.

The program runs March through October 2027, offering 32–40 hours per week at $18.00 per hour with dorm-style housing at $160 per week. Two positions are available, aimed at students or recent graduates ready to develop leadership

Qualifications

• Pursuing hospitality or business management degree or recent graduate within 12 months of graduation.
• Some prior hospitality and guest service experience preferred.
• Excellent English required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in scheduling FOH employees and managing hours for FOH staff.
• Learn to complete FOH purchase orders and POS transaction management.
• Learn and participate in weekly inventory counts and pricing for new inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels and order stock to meet customer demand.

Skills

FOH scheduling

POS management

Inventory management

Pricing techniques

Leadership development

Customer service

Education

Hospitality or business management student

Tools

POS system

Inventory software

Job description

Training Duration: start in March-May 2027, program ends October 31 at the latest
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Compensation:$18.00 per hour
Housing: $160 per week, dorm-style housing
Number of Positions Offered: 2

Host Company Description:

The host company is a family-owned business, and a popular casual restaurant in Bar Harbor, Maine with a retail store downstairs. Known for their fresh Maine lobster and the freshest lobster roll in Bar Harbor, the restaurant offers a wide range of dishes featuring healthy and fresh food, celebrating the bounty of Maine. The seafood is caught in the waters directly in front of the restaurant and other food includes organic meats, burgers, artisan pizzas, and more. The intern will have hands-on experience in business management functions of a retail outlet at the restaurant.

Position Description:

• Assist in scheduling FOH employees and managing hours for the FOH employees
• Learn to complete FOH purchase orders, POS transaction management
• Learn and participate in weekly inventory counts and pricing techniques for new inventory
• Monitor inventory levels, including ordering new stock, conducting regular inventory counts, and ensuring that the store has the right products in stock to meet customer demand.
• To apply for the Internship program, applicants must be hospitality or business management undergraduate/graduate students OR a be recent graduates who begin program within 12 months of the graduation date
• Some prior hospitality and guest service work experience is preferred
• Excellent English is required
• Willingness to learn and develop leadership skills

How to Apply:

• Submit a professional resume with a professional photograph
• Indicate availability dates (start and end dates)