2026 Internship - Corporate Food & Beverage Operations

At Seabourn, we are passionate about travel. We believe that traveling for pleasure has a redemptive power that enriches people's lives. And we believe that people should travel well. Seabourn pioneered small-ship, ultra-luxury cruising, and continues to represent the pinnacle of that unique style of travel. 

The Seabourn Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (hybrid) summer internship opportunity designed to provide exposure and insight to professional careers in the amazing leisure travel, cruise industry.  The selected interns will work on departmental projects as well as participate in professional development and enrichment activities. 

2026 Program Dates

• Program runs 10 weeks from June 15th - August 21st. 

Eligibility

• Eligible candidates are enrolled in a four-year accredited undergraduate program (where they are at least a rising junior) or in a graduate/Ph.D. program and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

• MUST NOT be a graduating senior in the summer 2026.

Compensation

• Undergraduate - $25.00/hr, Graduate - $35.00/hr, Ph.D. - $45.00/hr

Intern Project Details

Reporting to Seabourn's Senior Manager, Restaurant and Bar Operations, you'll be responsible for supporting the onboard programming initiatives for Food & Beverage, inclusive of participating in building out new programming materials for upcoming Grand Voyages. The position will be responsible for updating and auditing F&B SharePoint, Global HESS brand procedures and making and necessary edits.

Responsibilities

• Updating Dining & Beverage Brand Standards and Procedures in Global HESS.

• Updating and managing China, glassware, silverware and linen inventory files and photos in CrunchTime.

• Reviewing existing check-in check-out lists to spot simple workflow improvements.

• Helping clean and organize the digital wine list database for fleetwide access and wine list entries and updating missing or outdated information.

• Assist in coordinating presentations or other project related materials.

• Daily email correspondence with ships operational teams.

Requirements

• Knowledge of food and beverage industry trends and product knowledge is required.

• Proficiency using MS office Suite including Outlook & MS Teams

• Ability to work independently and in a group environment with excellent communication skills, strong interpersonal and team working skills.

• Ability to prioritize and maximize efficiency.

• Well organized and able to communicate effectively with colleagues and managers. 

• The types of duties the students will perform will vary and may require some technical tasks, projects and/or work that may require specific proficiencies, technical abilities and/or computer skills.

Majors Preferred

• Culinary Arts or Hospitality

What You Can Expect 

• Gain valuable experience. Gain confidence.
• Explore a new career path.
• Opens the opportunity to a future full-time job after graduation.
• Develop and refine skills.
• Network with professionals in the field.
• Develop an understanding of the type of working environment, field and industry that align with your career goals.
• Obtain job-related skills and experiences that will enhance your qualifications for future opportunities.

Deadlines

• Our 2026 application period will close on November 30, 2025.
   

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Holland America is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Holland America will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact 

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