High School Recruit - The Breakers Palm Beach

The Breakers High School Students Internship will expose you to how a high-volume luxury property operates. Students must be at least 16 years of age to apply to Categories I, II, III, V and at least 18 years old to apply to Category IV.

Category I: Recreation

The Recreation Internship is a rotation between Pool Beach Operations, Activities, Golf and Spa. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors and in all climates. The following responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

• Provide towels to our guests, fold clean towels and dispose of dirty towels
• Remove beverages and trash from the pool deck
• Clean furniture and equipment
• Set up family events and assist with execution
• Monitor and sanitize the arcade
• Sanitize golf carts
• Assist with movement and counting of product inventory

Category II: Rooms Division

The Rooms Division Internship is a rotation between Laundry, Housekeeping, Guest Relations, and Guest Services. The following responsibilities and duties include, but not limited to:

• Fold towels, robes and linens
• Restock amenity carts in supply room
• Deliver guest request items
• Vacuum hallways and guest corridors
• Assist in keeping the public space clean including the locker rooms
• Assemble and deliver welcome gifts to guest rooms
• Prepare rollaway and sofa beds
• Assist turndown attendants with trash and linen removal
• Meet and greet guests, answer questions and provide directions
• Assist Guest Services Coordinator with distributing keys and assignments to Lobby Porters and Valet Runners

Category III: Retail

The Retail Internship will place you as a Sales Associate in one of three outlets: Mary Lily’s, News & Gourmet and/or Main Street.

• Greet and build rapport with guests
• Assist members and guests in our retail stores and appropriately suggest merchandise
• Move and count product inventory

Category IV: Food & Beverage

Students must be at least 18 years of age to work in any of our Restaurants. You will be placed in one of the 10 outlets as a Food Server Assistant or Host/Hostess

Food Server Assistant

• Exhibits energy, a friendly demeanor, and excellent foot speed
• Works with servers to ensure guests' needs are met in a timely fashion
• Ensures impeccable cleanliness of the restaurant
• Executes food and beverage service according to The Breakers standards and adheres to food safety standards
• Clears tables and resets according to designated outlet standards
• Sets up the front of the house and back of the house for service (expo line and dish area)
• Support the servers by running drinks, pouring waters, and running food, all while maintaining the cleanliness of the restaurant

Host/Hostess

• Provides the first and last impression of the restaurant
• Greets each guest with energy, enthusiasm and a friendly demeanor and provides a warm welcome and a fond farewell
• Seats guests in a timely manner and provides an energetic, professional and engaging introduction to the dining experience
• Diplomatically handles waitlist and special requests with a positive attitude and offers guests all available options
• Stays abreast of floor plan information and seating rotation and accurately uses guest’s names and information

Category V: Breakers West Recreation Specialist

Students should be at least 16 years of age and be available to work in an on-call for the summer of 2025, beginning May 2025.