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Kohler Co. Food & Beverage Project Management Intern, Kohler in KOHLER, Wisconsin
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 range for this position is $18.00. 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.
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 FederalEEO is the Law (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) and theEEO is the Law Supplement (https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf) .