GROW Café + Bistro in downtown Saugatuck is taking applications for our unique, 13-week, fully-paid:
S U M M E R 2 0 2 3
Hospitality Internship +
Restaurant Management
Training Program
Training Program runs from May 16h through August 15th.
OVERVIEW
As a trainee for this 60-seat, full-service restaurant you are responsible for learning all the basic aspects of front-of-house and back-of-house operations.
Day-to-day, participants will train for and perform nearly every position in the restaurant.
The ideal candidate has an interest in a career within the hospitality industry.
Availability for the duration is mandatory.
Participants are able to arrange university credit.
GROW Internship Scholarship Contest with $5000 in season-end awards.
We will be selecting up to 4 interns for the 2023 season.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The internship is structured into 13, week-long ‘units’. Each week includes reading assignments, writing/research assignments, onsite work assignments and a field trip. (Field trips are usually food + drink excursions!)
Students are responsible for securing their own housing.
40 hours of paid onsite work + 5 hours of homework each week
Overtime hours may be available
Pay starts at $20/hour (with eligibility for performance raises throughout the season)
Interns will be eligible to compete for a $2500 scholarship
CURRICULUM
Week 1 - GROW Basics + Concierge Training
Week 2 - Front-of-House Basics / Hospitality
Week 3 - Health Code + Standard Operating Procedures
Week 4 - Front-of-House Management
Week 5 - Back-of-House Basics
Week 6 - Menu as Marketing
Week 7 - Grassroots + Social Media Marketing
Week 8 - Finance + Accounting
Week 9 - Staffing, HR + Recruitment
Week 10 - Identity: Who Are We?
Week 11 - Operational Efficiency + Six Sigma
Week 12 - Management + Leadership Theory
Week 13 - Event Planning
QUALIFICATIONS
You are currently enrolled in, or a recent graduate of, a collegiate business, hospitality, or culinary program.
You have open availability throughout the duration of the program, including: days, nights, weekends and holidays (including mandatory Memorial Day and 4th of July weekends)
You are focused and reliable (a must)
You are passionate about food and drink and interested in learning how to create elevated dining experiences
You are able to lift up to 50 pounds
Experience in the restaurant industry is NOT required, but always taken into consideration
TO APPLY
TO APPLY (Send to lindsay@grow-food.com)
Please electronically submit ALL THREE OF THESE DOCUMENTS; incomplete applications will not be considered:
Current resume
Names and email addresses of TWO professional or educational references
In lieu of a traditional cover letter, a cohesive document answering the questions below:
Why are you interested in this internship?
What do you know about GROW?
What is your previous job experience and what skills do you think might be applicable to this position?
What is your attendance record at previous positions?
What does hospitality mean to you?
Tell us about a time you had a disagreement with a coworker.
Tell us about a time you dealt with a dissatisfied customer.
Are there any ‘deal-breakers’ for you in a job?
Finally, we LOVE food + drink. So, tell us about your most memorable dining experience.