F&B Internship J-1
Job Summary
Pataaka Restaurant offers a comprehensive J-1 internship program focusing on restaurant operations. Participants will rotate through roles including Host, Server, and Restaurant Supervisor to gain professional hospitality experience. The program provides structured training in service standards, guest management, and operational leadership.
Responsibilities
- Manage guest flow and reservation systems
- Perform table service and guest interaction
- Execute upselling and course coordination
- Assist in staff mentoring and training
- Oversee operational forecasting and cost control
Required Skills
- Hospitality degree (min 2 years)
- Luxury hotel industry experience
- Point-of-sale (POS) proficiency
- Operational management
- Effective communication
Job Details
Training plan:
Orientation (0,5 month): You will receive an orientation to the local community, learn about payroll schedules, payroll tax withholding, housing options, apartment complexes, transportation, and receive computer training on company systems.
Host (3,5 months): You will learn responsibilities of the restaurant host, managing the flow of restaurant guests. You will learn how and where to seat guests in accordance with business flow, phone etiquette, and managing the restaurant reservation system.
Server (6 months): You will learn the restaurant’s service standards, menu knowledge, and point-of-sale system. Training focuses on proper service sequence, table setup, and effective guest interaction. You will manage sections, take orders, deliver food and beverages, practice upselling, and coordinate with kitchen and bar teams.
Restaurant Supervisor (2 months): You will learn American service standards, coordinate day-to-day operations, assist in pre-shift meetings, mentor employees, and learn upselling techniques. You will gain experience in ordering procedures, food and beverage cost control, forecasting, labor cost control, staffing, scheduling, revenue reporting, and opening/closing duties.
Requirements:
- Hospitality degree from a post-secondary academic education with a minimum 2-year full-time course, approved by the Ministry of Education.
- Recent relevant work experience in the (ultra) luxury hotel industry.