2026 Internship - Dining & Beverage Operations

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

The Holland America Summer Internship Program is a 10-week paid (remote) 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 Holland America Line’s Director, Food and Beverage Operations and Development, 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.

• Building and managing beverage recipes and recipes photos in CrunchTime.

• Assist in updating menus accordingly to region and menu cycle.

• Assist in coordinating details for PR or marketing related projects or asks.

• Assist in development for menus and other onboard programming materials for 2026 Grand Voyages.

• 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 Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook & MS Teams is preferred.

• 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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