Shop 543 Corporate Food Service Management Intern

Role Summary

 

We are seeking an energetic and multi-talented Corporate Food Service Management Intern to gain hands-on, end-to-end operational experience across our high-volume corporate food service program. Working directly alongside our leadership team—including the Executive Chef, General Manager, and Catering & Events Manager—you will bridge the gap between daily culinary operations, guest-facing service, event strategy, design projects, and business administration.

Role Responsibilities

 

Culinary & Operations (Hands-On Execution)

• Work active shifts in the main kitchen alongside the Executive Chef, assisting with prep work, line execution, menu testing, and station readiness.
• Support daily service across the cafe and corporate cafeteria operations, gaining direct exposure to customer service, queue management, and display presentation.
• Monitor station sanitation, safety standards, and food presentation across all service areas.

Catering & Event Management

• Partner with the Catering & Events Manager to concept, plan, and execute corporate events, VIP luncheons, and internal social gatherings.
• Assist with floor plan layout, catering order coordination, vendor communications, and on-site event logistics.
• Participate in pre-event client briefings and oversee real-time execution during live events.

Design & Spatial Enhancement Project

• Lead/co-lead a designated design project aimed at improving customer flow, signage, menu board visual layout, or ambient seating area ergonomics.
• Collaborate with hospitality leadership to research design concepts, balance aesthetic presentation with operational efficiency, and oversee roll-out implementation.

Financials & Business Administration

• Work with the General Manager to gain exposure to food service financial management, including daily P&L tracking, food cost control, inventory auditing, and labor allocation.
• Assist in reviewing food waste logs, invoice entry, and cost-per-plate modeling to optimize margin performance.

Role Qualifications

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Food Service Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Passion for hospitality, food quality, and business management.
• Strong communication skills and willingness to work flexibly between kitchen, retail, and office environments.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs and stand/walk during operational kitchen and event shifts.

The Perks

URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits

Pay Range

Starting from USD $15.00/Hr.

EEO Statement

URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.