Universal Destinations & Experiences Internship Program:
- Applications Close: June 20th, 2025, at 11:55PM ET. Submit your application as soon as possible – don’t delay!
- Spring 2026 Program Dates: Approximately January 2026 – April 2026.
JOB SUMMARY:
The Food & Beverage interns will work alongside managers, administrators, culinary professionals, and executives to get a 360 picture of the hospitality industry within both parks. There will be a heavy focus on food & beverage, theme park management, and collaboration between various other departments to successfully run an operation. This unique role will report directly to a revenue operations manager, which will give the student a high level of exposure in an intern capacity. The purpose is to allow students the ability to be hands-on and see the higher-level strategy behind operations that may take years in the field to gain exposure to. This role will work side by side with various leaders and hourly team members to gain knowledge of many different positions in the industry. This role will be fast-paced and full of networking and project management opportunities.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works alongside managers and hourly team members producing and coordinating projects that are relevant to the current needs of the business.
- Prioritizes time management and networking efforts to complete project tasks.
- Completes hands-on training within Food & Beverage to gain a wholistic view of large-scale theme park revenue operations.
- Conducts field work at several locations throughout the Universal Orlando Resort Parks & CityWalk supporting guests, team members, and financial performance.
- Attends classes, seminars, and meetings with managers and executives.
- Partners with other departments such as Human Resources, Finance, Entertainment and Sales & Marketing to successfully complete assigned projects.
- Produces several deliverables during internship duration that will be team member and guest facing.
- Understands and actively participates in Environmental, Health & Safety responsibilities by following established UO policy, procedures, training, and Team Member involvement activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- In pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor or Graduate degree at an Accredited Institution with current class standing of Sophomore or above.
- Minimum cumulative 2.8 GPA is required.
- A transcript is required upon application.
PREFERRED SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
- Preferred majors include: Hospitality Management, Food Service, Hospitality/Tourism, or similar.
Please note the following:
- This internship will be an in-person experience, based in our Orlando offices.
- Interns must be currently pursuing a degree at an accredited university, and must have a graduation date later than April 2026.
- Universal Orlando does not provide housing. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
- All of our internships are paid, and you may also qualify for housing financial assistance if applicable. The Recruiter will provide specific eligibility details.
Universal is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Universal Orlando via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written Statement of Work in place for this position from Universal Orlando HR/Recruitment will be deemed the sole property of Universal Orlando. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Universal Orlando as a result of the referral or through other means.
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