Training or Internship

Cetusa; Westbrook (CT); Hybrid; USD 8,800 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing allowance

Job summary

Cetusa invites applicants for an internship and a trainee program at a beachfront resort in Westbrook, Connecticut. The roles span 12 months, with a training duration and a schedule of 32-40 hours per week. Compensation starts at $6.38 per hour with tips; the average total is $16.94 per hour, plus housing of $80 per week.

4 positions are offered to start January 2027. Applicants must be Hospitality/Tourism Management students or recent graduates within 12 months of graduation for the internship,

Qualifications

• Hospitality/Tourism Management student or recent graduate starting within 12 months
• Foreign post-secondary degree/certificate for Trainee program with at least 1 year related hospitality experience acquired outside the U.S. OR 5+ years in the field
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking)
• Friendly, outgoing, organized, self-reliant, efficient and computer literate

Responsibilities

• Learn all aspects of food service in an upscale hotel, and be familiar with menu offerings and preparation methods
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating staff shifts, manage inventory, and assure that health and safety regulations are met
• Develop effective guest relations skills and practice conflict resolution
• Advanced supervisory duties

Education

Hospitality/Tourism Management

Job description

Start Date: January 2027
Training Duration: 12 months
Hours: 32-40 hours per week
Compensation:$6.38 + tips ($16.94 average)
Housing: $80.00 per week
Number of Positions Offered: 4

Host Company Description

The host company is a beachfront resort on the Long Island Sound shoreline, with 26 acres of gardens, lawns, and beautiful landscaping. The town of Westbrook, Connecticut is known for its numerous outdoor recreation opportunities, including swimming and sunbathing at West Beach, nature walks and birdwatching at Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge, and historical walking tours. Participants can also enjoy a bustling shopping scene, the stunning Gillette Castle State Park, and the Mystic Aquarium a short distance away.

Position Description

• Learn all aspects of food service in an upscale hotel, and be familiar with menu offerings and preparation methods
• Assist in scheduling and coordinating staff shifts, manage inventory, and assure that health and safety regulations are met
• Develop effective guest relations skills and practice conflict resolution
• Advanced supervisory duties
• To apply for an internship program, you must be a Hospitality/Tourism Management student OR a recent graduate starting the program within 12 months of graduation.
• To apply for the Trainee program, applicants must have either a degree or professional certificate from a foreign post-secondary academic institution and at least 1 year of prior related work experience in the Hospitality/Tourism Management field acquired outside the United States OR 5+ years of experience in this field.
• Applicants with hotel management work experience preferred
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
• Must be friendly, outgoing, organized, self-reliant, efficient and have computer skills