Food & Beverage Project Management Intern, Kohler
Work Mode: Onsite
Location: Kohler, WI
Opportunity
The Food &
Beverage Intern – Project Management role is designed to provide hands-on
exposure to the administrative, operational, and project coordination functions
that support Kohler Hospitality’s Food & Beverage division. This internship
focuses on understanding how systems, communication, training, events, and
financial processes operate behind the scenes to support seamless guest
experiences across multiple outlets.
The intern will
partner closely with Food & Beverage leadership and support teams to assist
with recurring operational workflows, documentation, scheduling, and special
projects. This role is ideal for a student pursuing hospitality management,
business, project management, or operations who is interested in learning how
complex hospitality organizations function beyond day-to-day service execution.
Specific Responsibilities
Operational
Communication & Coordination
- Assist with maintaining and
distributing the Santana International transportation schedule to support
Food & Beverage operational needs.
- Compile and distribute Food &
Beverage weekend updates and event communications for leadership and
operational alignment.
- Prepare and organize Food &
Beverage leadership notes, ensuring key updates, decisions, and action
items are clearly documented.
- Attend daily DESIGN, BEO, and resume
meetings to track attendance, capture key takeaways, and support follow-up
communication.
- Maintain and update restaurant hours
of operation across Food & Beverage outlets.
Project &
Administrative Support
- Coordinate Imogene’s chef coat dry‑cleaning
process, including tracking and communication.
Support administrative and financial
workflows, including:
- TAC deposit coordination
- Stripe refunds for reservation
cancellations
- Invoice processing support and cash
recycler paper ordering
- Maintain the Food & Beverage
contact list for Dispatch and Maintenance teams.
- Coordinate printer and paper ordering
for Food & Beverage and Meetings & Events offices.
- Maintain the monthly buyout calendar,
ensuring accuracy and visibility for leadership and operations teams.
Training,
Documentation & Culture Initiatives
- Assist with organizing and updating
training videos and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Support coordination of Training
Tuesday and Wine Wednesday programming (seasonal).
Assist with recognition and
engagement initiatives, including:
- Manager of the Quarter tracking and
coordination
- Special projects such as the 10‑Year
Anniversary letter for the Immigrant Room
Menu,
Programming & Event Support
- Assist with menu engineering efforts,
including data organization and analysis support.
- Support menu updates through the
Chloe process, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
- Coordinate live music scheduling for
the Library Bar and Winery venues.
- Support Food & Beverage
leadership with special projects related to events, programming, and
operational readiness.
Learning
Outcomes
By the conclusion
of the internship, the intern will:
- Understand the operational
infrastructure that supports large‑scale Food & Beverage operations.
- Gain exposure to hospitality project
management, administrative workflows, and cross functional coordination.
- Develop professional skills in
organization, communication, prioritization, and documentation.
- Build an appreciation for how
training, financial processes, scheduling, and communication impact guest
experience.
Shifts will vary between 8:00am and 5:00pm, weekdays and weekends.
Skills/Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in
Hospitality Management, Business Administration, Project Management, or a
related field.
- Strong organizational skills with
high attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
(Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
and meet deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Professional written and verbal
communication skills.
- Demonstrated curiosity, initiative,
and willingness to learn.
The hourly rate for this position is $14.30 plus gratuities. The specific hourly rate offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Why Work at Kohler Co.?
Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen.So, we offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.
In addition to the investment in your development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!
About Us
Beyond the competitive benefits and compensation, Kohler proudly offers a rich history, steeped in creativity and a commitment to our associates and communities.We invite you to learn more about our culture and company at www.kohlercompany.com.
It is Kohler’s policy to recruit, hire, and promote qualified personnel in all job classifications without regard to race, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.If, as an individual with a disability, you need reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
We invite you to learn more about equal employment opportunity by reviewing the Federal EEO is the Law and the EEO is the Law Supplement .
