This position requires candidates to have a US work permit. Please do not apply if you are not legally able to work in the United States.
Applicants to this position must reside within a 90 mile radius of the property.
Position Description:
StarChefs.com, an online magazine for the culinary industry, is growing fast. We are building our in-house events team and are now accepting applications for a creative, innovative, and - preferably - food-savvy Event Planning Intern to assist our Events Manager. We're looking for a dedicated, ambitious intern with a great eye for detail and a keen sense of organization. Our events are some of the most important culinary events in the world, and you'll get to help make it all happen. Ideally, you'd start in January and work through the end of May or the end of September to get the full range of event planning and execution.
An internship at StarChefs is a substantive and challenging work experience. You will have the opportunity to develop and apply specific skills (i.e. research, organization, adaptability), as well as the opportunity to network with leading chefs while organizing our events. You will work with the Events Manager to plan, organize, and assist in the production of StarChefs.com events, including four Rising Stars Revue events per year and the StarChefs.com International Chefs Congress. You can check out past events and learn more about us here: http://www.starchefs.com/chefs/rising_stars/index.shtml http://www.starchefs.com/icc
The best candidate will have a minimum of 6 months of internship or work experience in a fast-paced organization, preferably with an event planning firm, hotel, or culinary organization. This is the perfect opportunity for someone who desires to organize culinary events to take the next step toward his or her professional future. Experience working with chefs, organizing culinary events, and editing / working with recipes a plus but not required.
Besides the above characteristics, the ideal candidate fits the following description: - high level of energy, - persistent determination to get the job done - work well both independently and as a part of a small, dedicated team - multi-tasker who pays attention to detail - balance of energy and the ability to remain calm during a very chaotic event and period of preparation for that event - great communication skills (writing, phone and interpersonal) - understand working in a non-traditional small office environment - basic French and/or Spanish (a plus but not required) - self-starter capable of doing unsupervised work when necessary.
Because we are a small company (19 employees), you have the opportunity to really make an impact on the company and the service we provide. Internships are full-time for 3 months minimum and are unpaid. Internships are eligible for college credit. Last year, StarChefs hired on 3 of its interns for full-time employment. Don't just send us your resume. Check out our online magazine and tell us why you are the best candidate for the job. No applicant will be considered without a detailed cover letter.
Company Profile:
StarChefs.com is an on-line culinary magazine serving the industry since 1995 with a clear focus on working chefs. With a dedicated mission to catalyze culinary professionals' success and give them the tools they need to overcome their specific challenges, StarChefs.com's original culinary content is driven by in-person tastings and interviews across the world.
In addition to featuring top chefs, pastry chefs, sommeliers, and mixologists, the StarChefs.com JobFinder is the leading job board connecting culinary and hospitality professionals to careers in the foodservice industry. StarChefs produces 5 events per year including the International Chefs Congress (www.starchefs.com/icc) and its young chef awards, The Rising Stars Revue (www.starchefs.com/risingstars) and has published its first book StarChefs.com Chefs to Know (www.starchefs.com/chefs-to-know).
StarChefs has almost doubled its revenues for each of the last 5 years. We are growing our staff and are looking for exceptional talent to join our team.
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