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ID 2026-83231

Category Sales/Marketing Job Location US-FL-Key West Property Blue Flamingo Resort Key West Pay Class Full Time Compensation Type Hourly Highgate Hotels Highgate is a leading real estate investment and hospitality management company with over $15 billion of assets under management and a global portfolio of more than 400 hotels spanning North America, Europe, the Caribbean, and Latin America. With a 30-year track record as an innovator in the hospitality industry, this forward-thinking company provides expert guidance through all stages of the property cycle, from planning and development through recapitalization or disposition. Highgate continues to demonstrate success in developing a diverse portfolio of bespoke lifestyle hotel brands, legacy brands, and independent hotels and resorts, featuring contemporary programming and digital acumen. The company utilizes industry-leading revenue management tools that efficiently identify and predict evolving market dynamics to drive outperformance and maximize asset value. With an executive team of seasoned hospitality leaders and corporate offices worldwide, Highgate is a trusted partner for top ownership groups and major hotel brands. www.highgate.com Location Welcome to Key West - more a state of mind than a place. If you've been, you know. If not, get ready. There's nothing quite like it. At the gateway to the island, Blue Flamingo brings bold design, elevated amenities, and vibrant experiences to life. With 245 stylish rooms, two lively pools with luxe cabanas, and two unique dining spots, it's the perfect blend of playful and refined. Overview The Hotel Operations Intern will gain hands-on exposure to the daily operations of a hotel, with rotations through key departments such as Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, Engineering, Sales, Finance, and Human Resources. This internship is designed for students or recent graduates interested in building a career in hospitality operations and hotel leadership. The intern will work alongside hotel leaders and department teams to better understand how each area contributes to the guest experience, associate engagement, financial performance, and overall success of the hotel. Responsibilities Participate in a structured rotation through hotel operating departments, including Front Office, Housekeeping, Food & Beverage, and other key areas as assigned. Shadow department leaders to learn daily operating procedures, service standards, staffing models, and guest service expectations. Assist with front desk operations, guest check-in/check-out, service recovery, guest requests, and lobby engagement. Support Housekeeping leadership with room inspection processes, room readiness tracking, inventory control, and coordination with the Front Office. Assist Food & Beverage teams with restaurant, banquet, bar, or event operations, depending on hotel offerings. Learn how Engineering and Maintenance support guest satisfaction, safety, preventive maintenance, and property upkeep. Attend operational meetings, pre-shift meetings, standups, and leadership check-ins where appropriate. Support special projects related to guest satisfaction, ...For full information see follow application link. Highgate Hotels and its subsidiary companies will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression or any other legally protected classification. Highgate Hotels will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a test or job interview) if so requested.