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Umstead Hospitality Internship

CompanyTHE UMSTEAD HOTEL & SPA
LocationCary
Work ModeOn Site
PostedApril 8, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will gain hands-on experience in a primary department such as spa, food and beverage, front office, or housekeeping. They will also participate in an intern shadow program across various departments and attend mandatory management training classes.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
266
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Nestled lakeside on 12 acres of beautiful grounds in Cary, N.C., The Umstead Hotel and Spa is a calming retreat and luxury destination conceived and constructed to highlight and explore the interaction of art and nature. Founded on genuine hospitality and Southern sophistication, The Umstead features 150 oversized guest rooms, elegant furnishings and signature amenities. The Umstead welcomes and inspires guests to find comfort, tranquility and indulgence in the meticulously landscaped property and the adjacent Umstead State Park, as well as the plush Umstead Spa and contemporary American cuisine of celebrated chef Steven Greene at its signature restaurant, Herons. Independently owned and operated since opening in 2007, The Umstead Hotel and Spa is North Carolina’s first full-service hotel to receive the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award and is a Forbes Five Star rated property. For reservations and information, call 866.877.4141 or visit www.theumstead.com.
About the Role
Job DetailsJob Location: NC The Umstead Hotel and Spa - Cary, NC 27513Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $19.00Thank you for your interest in The Umstead Hotel and Spa Hospitality Internship! Please complete the application and we will be in touch!    The Umstead Hotel & Spa Summer Internship Program Overview The Umstead Hotel & Spa’s Internship Program is designed to provide current students with a unique opportunity to gain real world experience in the industry. The goal of this program is to develop our future hospitality leaders. Program Outline Hands On Experience Each student will have a home department.  This department is where they will spend the majority of their internship and will work towards becoming experts in that area.  Home departments range from spa, food and beverage, front office, and housekeeping.  Intern Shadow Program Throughout the program, students will spend time within the hotel departments such as spa, guest services, food & beverage, and administration.  Providing this exposure to other departments will ensure the student is knowledgeable about all operations and potential career paths in hospitality.  Management Classes The Human Resources team will organize classes to educate students on important luxury industry management skills.  There will be 3 classes conducted that will be mandatory for interns to complete.  Participants will also be required to attend one of our bi-weekly leadership meetings and one Resume meeting.    Qualifications Currently enrolled in a degree-granting hospitality program.  Secure housing within the area (local universities may provide summer housing for students). Commit to a full time schedule as a seasonal summer employee.  Weekend availability required.
Key Skills
Hospitality ManagementCustomer ServiceFood And Beverage OperationsSpa OperationsFront Office OperationsHousekeeping OperationsLeadershipCommunicationTime Management
Categories
HospitalityFood & BeverageManagement & LeadershipCustomer Service & SupportAdministrative