Hospitality Internship 2024

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions delivers a beyond expectations waterpark resort and conference experience all under one roof. The authentically African-themed resort is home to America’s largest indoor waterparks and features well-appointed guest rooms, full-service Spa Kalahari, a fun-filled family entertainment center, on-site signature restaurants, unique retail shops and a state-of-the-art convention center. 

We are inviting you to apply for our open Hospitality Internship. This track offers on-the-job training, exciting guest interaction, mentoring relationships with regular coaching, and an opportunity to connect and build life-long relationships with hospitality leaders and peers. There is a select number of spots available in this program. This internship is front-line work, mixed with learning various supervisory roles. This experience does not rotate between different areas, but you may be asked to help in other areas as business volumes vary.

One or more of these criteria must apply, to be eligible:

• Have significant experience in the hospitality industry.
• Have completed the Hospitality Overview Program
• Have previously been a Kalahari Resorts Associate
• Be ready to graduate in 2024 or 2025.

We view this experience as a chance for you to showcase your talents and to make a positive difference. Successful interns will be strongly considered to remain with the company after graduation.

 We accept approximately 3-8 Advanced Hospitality interns per property. Since the Advanced Hospitality Program began in 2011, 31 students have selected Kalahari Resorts & Conventions as their post-graduation employer of choice.

Below are the different Advanced Hospitality internship departments available:

Front Office

Assist our managerial team with the daily operations of running America’s Largest Waterpark Resorts. After successfully learning our software systems, SOPs and showing continued growth, each Advanced Hospitality Front Office intern will be given a variety of supervisory tasks to further your education.

Culinary

If you’re interested in learning systems, working in multiple concepts, scratch cooking and finding out how Kalahari feeds the masses – down to an intimate dinner – that this is for you! Previous cooking experience is necessary.

Dry Park Operations, Indoor Theme Park (Wisconsin & Texas)

Can you believe that we operate indoor play spaces up to 125,000 square feet that feature so much, including a six-story Ferris wheel?! Advanced Hospitality Dry Park Operations interns will learn how to operate attractions, then assist in the supervision of our amazing ride attendants and daily activities.

Food & Beverage

All Kalahari properties have multiple concepts, from coffee and scratch-pastry shops, sit-down restaurants, a beverage operation, to a full-service convention center. As a Food & Beverage Intern you will gain the unforgettable experience of being part of our front-of-the-house teams in either: Double Cut Steak House, Redd’s Piano Bar & Lounge, Sortino’s, Cinco Niños, Wisconsin Brew Pub, B-Lux Bar & Grill, or Ivory Coast.

Construction/Development

One intern will get the chance to work at the corporate headquarters, diving into and assisting with potential or ongoing construction projects. This intern will need to have organizational skills and significant knowledge in spreadsheet development/editing. Some construction knowledge is required.

Human Resources

Human Resources carry the voice of the associates, acts as business partner to achieve company goals, and continuously promotes diversity and inclusion in our company's culture. A HR intern’s duties can include: HRIS projects, applicant tracking, file management, uniform management, and international student program administration.

Marketing

It takes talented associates to develop, produce and measure marketing initiatives. Among other duties, the selected interns will gain experience working cross-functionally to assist with marketing projects, social media, PR initiatives, and print distribution. Having advanced experience in content creation (photography, social media, and/or copywriting) is a requirement.

Retail

Join this program that includes a mix of Retail and kid’s activities at Kalahari. This opportunity will include a behind-the-scenes experience of creating guest memories and understanding what it takes to operate multiple retail outlets.

Company Mission

We promise to deliver products and services beyond expectations.
Recruiting Vision

We understand that the individual is the most important element in the recruitment process. In mirroring the spirit of the brand, we promise authenticity, curiosity, honesty, timeliness, and follow-through. Whether a current opening exists or not, relationship building is critical to the success of our company.

A Sampling of Our Benefits

Our team enjoys a comprehensive and attractive benefits plan:

• Above-industry average compensation
• Promotion from within
• Mental, Financial, Physical, Work/Life and Career wellness initiatives
• Educational opportunities
• Appreciation days, parties, and retention programs
• Discounts and resort perks

Full time associates may also enjoy these additional benefits:

• Full and varied benefit package
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holiday pay

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions frequently receives awards and accolades for taking care of its associates and our guests.  Recognition includes Forbes America’s Best Midsize Employers, Condé Nast Traveler’s #1 World’s Coolest Indoor Waterparks, Best Family-Friendly Meeting Hotel and Resort in Smart Meeting’s Smart Stars Awards, Parents’ Magazine Kids’ Travel Award Winner, and TripAdvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards.

Current locations include Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin (2000); Sandusky, Ohio (2005); Pocono Manor, Pennsylvania (2015); Round Rock, Texas (2020) and Spotsylvania County, Virginia (2026). 

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions is an equal opportunity employer.