Adventureland Park - Altoona, United States - Parques Reunidos

    Parques Reunidos
    Parques Reunidos Altoona, United States

    1 month ago

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    Palace Entertainment is a leading leisure park operator in the United States and Australia overseeing more than 25 entertainment venues, hotels and educational venues across 11 different states.

    Palace Entertainment owns and operates some of the country's largest and most prestigious venues including: National Historic Landmark, Kennywood Park, America's Oldest Amusement Park, Lake Compounce, the world's first ever Cartoon Network Hotel, Best Family Theme Park Dutch Wonderland and a variety of other family-friendly parks and campgrounds throughout the United States.

    Palace Entertainment is a subsidiary of Parques Reunidos, one of the leading global operators, with more than 60 different assets (theme parks, zoos and marine parks, water parks and other attractions), spread out over various countries across Europe, North America, the Middle East and Australia.
    If you want to learn business operations, people skills, and leadership, this is the opportunity for you This position offers the most unique, fun yet demanding, and rewarding atmosphere in which a student could spend their summer. This is a position that will assist the Food & Beverage department in all aspects of water park cabana operations. From overseeing personnel, execution, inventory, and more, the student will be exposed to many different aspects of park operations. The student will have the opportunity to be part of the full breadth of a park season.

    We are currently looking for a:

    Adventureland Park - Food and Beverage Intern (Cabanas)

    Roles & Responsibilities:

    Roles & Responsibilities

    • Participate in all aspects of food preparation and sales during peak times

    • Oversee execution of all aspects of cabana service

    • Check in guests and provide top-notch customer service

    • Oversee cabana servers to ensure guest experience

    • Handle reservation inquiries via email and phone

    • Identify repairs and maintenance as necessary

    • Work directly with Area Supervisors in planning, execution, and documentation of daily operations

    • Work to train, correct, and motivate employees

    • Enforce appearance, performance, and operational standards

    • Learn a Foods area, its managers, staff, and operations, then demonstrate leadership to ensure successful operations

    • Assist product ordering, rotation, and maintenance of inventory levels

    • Assess employee performance to offer feedback and improve staff training

    • Identify new opportunities for improving sales, marketing, and operating efficiency

    • Regulatory compliance and process enforcement, including Labor Department regulations and food safety practices

    • Work directly with supervisors and department managers to accomplish tasks

    • Assist in employee discipline and guest relations

    • Participate in social activities with international college students

    Education: There are no minimum educational requirements. Must be at least 18 years old.

    Languages: English

    Skills/Qualifications:

    • Ability to work in fast paced environment and handle stress

    • Excellent listening skills

    • Past customer service experience

    • Excellent phone skills and etiquette

    • Formal business communication experience or training

    • Be on feet for long periods; walk several miles a day

    • Top-notch verbal and written communication skills

    • Able to work outside in all summer weather conditions

    • Independent, resourceful worker

    • Strong problem-solving skills

    • Able to work weekends and holidays

    • Lift and carry up to 50lbs

    • Past experience in leadership roles is preferred

    Experience: Minimum of 1-year related work experience.

    Majors: Business Management; Hospitality Management; Event Management; Dietetics; Management; Entrepreneurship; General Business; any major that deals with people or leadership.

    Duration: Full-time from end of spring semester to beginning of fall semester. Schedule-friendly hours available during the months of April, May, September, and October.

    Team member benefits:

    Working at Adventureland is about making people happy. It's about being independent and having fun, making new friends and earning extra money while doing so. As an Adventureland employee, you can be the smiling face that greets incoming guests, a cook that makes things happen in the kitchen or a ride operator that keeps people entertained and safe.

    Adventureland Perks & Benefits:
    • Flexible schedule
    • Competitive compensation
    • Free admission to Adventureland and all Palace Entertainment parks on your days off
    • Discounts on Retail items and at Food stands at Adventureland
    • Invitation to exclusive employee events throughout the season
    We've got great jobs for people just starting out in the workforce, looking for a second job or staying active after retirement. If you want a fun, flexible job with an innovative company, look no further than Adventureland. Apply today

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