Hospitality Management Intern - Virginia Tech Athletics

Summary: Aramark Destinations is seeking a motivated and detail-orientated Hospitality Management Intern to join their team at Virginia Tech Athletics. This role is ideal for someone pursuing a career in hospitality and event management, providing hands-on experience in various aspects of the business including finance, supply chain, and operations. Responsibilities: - Assist in planning out each sport including menu planning, setup, ordering, staffing - Assist in day-to-day operations including setup, execution and breakdown during events - Support inventory management, vendor coordination, and supply chain logistics including weekly location audits - Monitor and evaluate concession stand performance along with IT department, to identify areas for efficiency and service improvements - Assist in scheduling, training, and supervising seasonal concessions staff - Assist with compiling commission reports and paying vendors - Collaborating with Finance and IT, collect and analyze sales, labor, and customer satisfaction data to support operational decisions and suggest improvement initiatives - Ensure compliance with health, safety, and sanitation standards - Manage post-event reporting including compiling information from all departments to present to General Manager on a weekly basis Required Qualifications: - Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Hospitality Management, Operations, or a related field - Strong organizational and problem-solving skills - Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with POS systems a plus - Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required by event schedule Required Skills: Hospitality Management, Event Management, Microsoft Office Suite, POS systems