F&B Internship

Loews Hotels & Co has ventured into Kansas City, MO with the new Loews Kansas City Hotel. The 800-room hotel features 60,000 square feet of meeting & function space, with a sky bridge connecting to the 800,000 square foot Kansas City Convention Center. The hotel marks the first hotel catering to groups & meetings to open in more than 20 years in Kansas City. Two signature restaurants, a Grab & Go bakery and a rooftop lounge will round out this all glass, 24 story hotel, which stands out on the citys skyline. Loews Kansas City is located at the cornerstone of an already vibrant and continuously growing downtown Kansas City.

Purpose:

Internship students will be immersed in various aspects of Food & Beverage and our culture of creating enriching experiences at Loews Hotels & Co. From guest service standards across different restaurant styles to pool-side operations and our extensive meetings and banquets, our F&B team plays a critical role in delivering memorable hospitality every single day.

Food & Beverage Internships are available at the following properties during select semesters in 2024: New York City, Tucson, Kansas City, and multiple Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando including Loews Royal Pacific, Loews Sapphire Falls, Loews Hard Rock Hotels, Loews Portofino Bay.

Competitive internship pay rate offered. Please discuss location specific details with a member of our Talent Acquisition team during your campus career fair or interviews.

What Will You Learn?

The Loews Hotels & Co F&B internship has 4 enriching components:

• Learning Plan
• Mentoring by a Loews Leader(s)
• Reflections
• Value-Added Experiences

Experience working with:

• Restaurant, Banquets & Meetings
• Barista, Pool/Beach-side service, and specialty outlets
• Overview of related departments such as culinary

Learning plans include:

• Fundamental practices such as service standards across different F&B outlets and meetings based on current experience level
• Menu knowledge
• POS training
• Opening and closing procedures
• Setup standards
• Guest service fundamentals and more
• Bar/wine knowledge, local flavor partner and more
• Value-added internship experiences include immersion in Loews culture by experiencing our organizational programs focused on Team Member Engagement, DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion), and Learning & Development.

Mentors will provide:

• Helpful professional feedback and support during your experience.
• Exposure to leadership tasks
• Understanding F&B management reports
• Students will be responsible for completing their weekly reflections in order to capture their learning and maximize the mentoring experience

What You Bring

• Students must be currently enrolled in an accredited, US-based college or university, and be in good academic standing, in order to apply for an internship.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic and eagerness to learn
• Desire and ability to work with others collaboratively
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written
• Exceptional guest service skills
• Effective organizational skills with a focus on details, quality, and consistency
• Ability to work flexible schedule to include some weekends and holidays

NOTE: If your campus has specific internship requirements (semester dates, projects, hours/week, etc.) please let our Talent Acquisition representative know at the time of our campus visit and/or interview. Open communication about your campus requirements as well as your career goals will help us ensure an enriching and educational internship experience.