Winter Culinary Internship - The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa

Join our team at The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa  managed by East West Hospitality. We pride ourselves on providing the best hospitality experience in the Vail Valley, and we are looking for passionate culinary students to join our Hotel Culinary Internship Program!

What you will do:

The Food & Beverage department contributes a great deal to the overall experience a guest has at our resort.  One of the biggest aspects of a vacation is the wonderful food and drink guests enjoy while visiting.  The quality of food and beverage along with the service that comes with it, have a huge impact on the overall success of the resort. 

Our Culinary Team serves guests at Stoke & Rye, The Lookout, Riverfront Market, In-Room Dining, and Special Events/Banquets.

About this role: Culinary skills and experience will be assessed in order to determine your entry level. Training and guidance will be provided by our Sous Chefs & Executive Chef to advance your skills, prepare you to succeed on the next levels, and to understand the full operations of a commercial kitchen in a luxury hotel setting.  

What you will get:

• Enhanced product knowledge and understanding of the operations and its outlets through training and exposure.
• Weekly training/informational sessions from Leaders from every department to understand and learn the overall Hotel Operation.
• An assigned mentor with whom you will meet in a biweekly basis to support your learning and development. 

Location: The Westin Riverfront Resort & Spa - Avon, CO.

Employment Dates: December 19th - April 26th 

Employment Type: Full Time, Seasonal

Pay Rate: $21-$22 / hour, based on skills and experience. Pay range includes Cook III & II.

Schedule: Must be available to work weekends and holidays.

• Must be currently receiving college credits and seeking a degree from a Culinary Program or related field.
• Candidates must be available through the entire timeframe, including holidays/weekends.

Benefits & Perks:

• Marriott Hotel Discounts Worldwide
• Winter Incentive Program
• $40 / Month Health Insurance Reimbursement Program
• 401(K) Plan with Employer Match
• Career Development Trainings
• Discounted Gym Memberships at The Athletic Club Westin
• Discounts at Eye Pieces
• Sabbatical Program
• $500 Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Why East West Hospitality:

At East West Hospitality our Vision is to be the most trusted hospitality services company and employer of choice, built on genuine and enduring relationships. We believe in doing the right thing for each other, our community, our environment, and those we serve.

Our mission is to cultivate and sustain an inclusive and welcoming environment in which everyone thrives and feels like they belong. That starts by living true to our core value, Embracing Diversity. These principles are always top of mind and are never in question.

WE BELIEVE

• We believe racism, discrimination and acts of violence are intolerable.
• We believe that being unique is powerful.
• We believe inclusion and diversity are integral ingredients to progress.

WE WILL

• We will actively pursue diversity and inclusion.
• We will commit resources to new and existing initiatives.
• We will listen and create opportunities for all voices to be heard to inspire positive change.

We hope you’ll consider joining us! Visit our website to learn more about East West Hospitality at jobs.eastwest.com/culture.