Kiawah Island Golf Resort Culinary/Baking & Pastry Externship Opportunities | Spring/Summer 2026

Kiawah Island Golf Resort (KIGR) is a premier luxury resort located on Kiawah Island, renowned for its world-class golf courses, exquisite dining options, and exceptional hospitality services. The resort offers a stunning natural setting on the coast of South Carolina, attracting guests from around the world who seek a relaxing and upscale vacation experience. As a leading hospitality destination, KIGR is committed to maintaining the highest standards of service and guest satisfaction, making it one of the most respected resorts in the hospitality industry. The resort is well-known for its dedication to employee development and creating opportunities for career growth within the hospitality sector. KIGR is currently inviting applications from college students interested in pursuing Culinary or Baking & Pastry Externship opportunities beginning in 2026. These externships are designed to provide hands-on experience in a professional kitchen and pastry environment, allowing students to enhance their culinary techniques and gain a practical understanding of the industry's dynamics. The program is an excellent stepping stone for those looking to build a strong foundation for a successful career in culinary arts or baking and pastry. The Culinary and Baking & Pastry Externships at Kiawah Island Golf Resort are paid positions, offering $16 per hour, which provides students with valuable earning potential while gaining indispensable work experience. Seasonal employees are compensated for overtime hours worked, though holiday pay is not included. Full-time positions with benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) program become available for students who continue their employment with the resort following internship completion. This shows the company’s investment in nurturing long-term career paths for interns who demonstrate dedication and excellence. Externs will receive comprehensive training from the resort’s dedicated Training Department within the Human Resources Team, which offers a professional development experience including over 25 training classes annually. Training covers essential hospitality services, business skills, leadership development, and compliance courses such as Sexual Harassment Training and Serve Safe Certifications. Internship participants attend an initial resort orientation to learn about company values, job responsibilities, and expectations. Throughout their externship, interns also receive career development support through regular meetings with HR internship coordinators. The externship program includes job shadowing opportunities within diverse resort departments such as Food & Beverage, Conference Services, Sales & Marketing, Recreation Programming, and more. This exposure helps students gain a broader perspective on the hospitality industry and explore various career options. Students are encouraged to make the most of these cross-departmental learning experiences during their internship. Kiawah Island Golf Resort also offers optional employee housing as a convenience for seasonal staff. Housing is located approximately 25 miles off the resort, requiring personal transportation. Residents share accommodations with roommates, and housing is assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, with a security deposit required. Rent includes accommodations, furniture, and utilities and is deducted bi-weekly from payroll. The housing program aims to support students during their externship by providing affordable and comfortable living arrangements. Additionally, employees enjoy several perks such as discounted meals available at resort outlets, access to the resort’s championship golf courses for $15, and discounts on recreational activities, dining, spa services, and accommodations. These benefits enrich the overall work experience and foster a positive work-life balance. Kiawah Island Golf Resort’s Culinary and Baking & Pastry Externship program represents an invaluable opportunity for aspiring culinary professionals to develop their skills, gain industry insights, and build networks in a prestigious hospitality environment, all while receiving competitive pay and supportive training.

• Currently enrolled in an accredited Culinary Institute or University
• Ability to communicate in English with guests, co-workers, and management
• Basic computer skills
• Adherence to Kiawah Island Golf Resort appearance standards
• Availability for the 2026 externship program duration
• Ability to comply with resort policies and procedures