Job Details

Job Location:    FARMINGTON COUNTRY CLUB - CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA Position Type:    Internship Salary Range:    Undisclosed Job Category:    Restaurant - Food Service

Description

Summer 2026 Internship Highlights

Introductory Internship for Rising Sophomores and Juniors

Training Opportunities:

The Event Operations Intern will be exposed to all areas of the Event Operations department in a large, private club environment, to supplement an academic program in hospitality management or related field. The intern will develop and demonstrate knowledge through a series of trainings and structured conversations with managers. The Event Operations Intern will spend the majority of the summer learning the operation with involvement in the set-up, service and break-down of a variety of events. Towards the conclusion of the internship, the Intern will be assigned several leadership responsibilities within the operation. In addition to the in-depth training within the Event Department, interns will also have the opportunity to participate in various educational program opportunities, such as:

• Farmington Country Club Orientation & Historical Tour
• Attendance to CMAA Education Session & Club Tour
• Meeting(s) with General Manager/COO and Assistant General Manager to discuss career goals and ask questions
• Opportunity to shadow & work in other departments
• Various Workshops throughout the summer:
  • Resume and Cover Letter Review & Workshop with HR Manager
  • Beverage Workshops & trainings with Beverage Manager
  • Golf & Racquets Workshops with the Head Golf Pro and Head Racquets Pro
  • Finance Workshop with Head of Finance
  • Governance Workshop with the Assistant General Manager
• Attend various meetings that would be beneficial to the intern’s development
• Bi-Weekly meetings with direct manager and/or internship program facilitator for on-going feedback and goal setting
• Participate in club-sponsored training offered during the internship period, which may include: Safety Certification Training (First Aid, CPR, AED) and Safe Beverage Service Training (TIPS)

Training Program Evaluation:

There will be two performance reviews during the internship. One will be given halfway through the program and one at the conclusion. These reviews are designed to provide constructive feedback on your performance and in conjunction with the scheduled bi-weekly supervisory meetings, to encourage a structured learning environment. At the conclusion of the training program, interns, together with the supervising manager, review and evaluate the internship experience and its applicability to the interns’ future career goals.

Housing:

Farmington provides fully furnished apartments to interns on a space-available basis, which they share with other interns. A weekly payroll deduction covers each intern’s use of the apartment.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Current enrollment in a college degree program in hospitality management or similar academic field
• Previous experience working or training in food and beverage service at a private club preferred