What You'll Do

This 14-week paid internship provides the opportunity to gain knowledge and experience uniquely designed to match your specific career goals in the hospitality industry. The program will not only allow you to apply and develop your service and leadership skills, but will also build a strong foundation in operational knowledge to help prepare you for multiple positions within Kimpton.

During this timeframe, you will work alongside team members at the front desk for 4 weeks, housekeeping/engineering for 5 weeks, food & beverage for 4 weeks and then rotate thru accounting, sales and catering, and People and Culture for the remainder week.

You will encounter a culture led by BE YOURSELF-LEAD YOURSELF-MAKE IT COUNT! This internship will provide an experience that will help increase your marketability, increase confidence and prepare you for what to expect in the hospitality industry.

Time Frame

June 2 thru September 7, 2025

What You Bring

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Current enrollment or recent university graduate with a major in Hospitality and Tourism Management required. Sacramento State University preferred. Flexible schedule, able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. You genuinely care for the safety and security of guests. Current California Food Handler certification Skillful in verbal and written communication, with phenomenal customer service and attention to detail Ability to work independently and to lead projects effectively Why We're Here

We believe heartfelt, human connections make people's lives better. Especially the people who work here.

Our founder, Bill Kimpton rebelled against impersonal, generic hospitality that makes people feel disconnected. He initiated a new boutique hotel standard and environment where people could connect, from the heart. That was the goal then, and it is still our purpose today.

Your work here has meaning. You're here to improve the lives of coworkers, guests, owners, communities, and together we make that happen. It's what drives all that we do. Every day you can improve lives in your own, unique way and you can expect the same in return. It all starts with you.

How We're Different

Our San Francisco-born entrepreneurial spirit and zest for life kick started this culture in 1981, and it shines through to this day.

It all flows from you. The lively, rebellious, genuine you - with your diverse background, talents, experiences, and plucky personality - is fully welcome, and celebrated here. Because we know that when people can be themselves at work, they shine.

That's what we seek out and celebrate. It's people of all kinds who share a knack for creativity and self-leadership. People who don't need to be told what to do to get things done. People who have an innate passion for making others' lives better.

It adds up to a work environment that's a bit quirky, irreverent, exciting, uncommon, empowering, and downright exceptional. Guests feel it; you'll feel it too