Labatt Internship Program
Labatt Internship Program
The internship program at Labatt Food Service takes place for ten weeks over the summer at its headquarters, located in San Antonio. Labatt is the tenth largest foodservice distributor in the nation, servicing food-away-from-home customers in five states. Since the early 1980's Labatt has grown from 20 employees with $8 million in sales to 1,800 employees with over $1.8 billion in sales.
At Labatt, our interns are key players in strategic projects that help drive productivity, profitability, and efficiency throughout the company. Labatt hires people with a broad set of skills who are ready to tackle projects that will make a difference at the company. Interns participate in regularly scheduled "Lunch and Learn" seminars hosted by managers at Labatt where they gain a broader knowledge of the industry. Interns also participate in social events with fellow interns, mentors, and other Labatt employees to create lifelong personal and professional relationships.
YOUE ROLE
Work in a collaborative team environment and be a key player in daily innovation
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Committed, hard working, and inspired applicants
Professional demeanor
An ability to communicate with clarity
Excellent leadership and creative thinking skills
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Opportunity to have a direct impact and contribute strategically
Mentorship from top leaders in the company
Labatt Departments
Purchasing
The Purchasing Department is responsible for acquiring, expediting, and maintaining manufacturer product lines. Interns in Purchasing will work to ensure that product is replenished efficiently and that customers receive the quantity of the items that they need. They will also have the opportunity to work in close contact with representatives from National Brand vendors.
Sales
The Sales Department has intern roles in Inside and Outside Sales. Outside Sales Reps are high energy, motivated candidates who want to build a sales career representing Labatt in supplying food to restaurant chains and independent operators through prospecting and relationship management. Inside Sales Reps are highly administrative and analytical and will participate in proposals, pricing and the management of current accounts, new accounts and sales projects.
Research and Development
Direct Source Meats is a value-added raw processing and cooked meats facility owned by Labatt Food Service. The Research and Development departments’ main focus is to identify and help solve customer needs by developing new products and product applications in meat and poultry.
Business Analysis
Through detailed assessments of data analyses and interviews with Labatt employees, analyst interns work to identify problems and opportunities for improved efficiencies in the company. Analyst interns will work with multiple departments, learning their needs and striving to drive procedural change.
Software Development
At Labatt, all software is written by its developers. Interns will be integral to this effort. They will be responsible for designing, testing, and presenting a software project that will be critical to the company’s constant and dynamic growth.
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Located in San Antonio
Labatt’s corporate headquarters has been located in the heart of Texas for the entirety of its 110+ year history. Labatt is the tenth largest foodservice distributor in the nation, servicing food-away-from home customers in five states. Since the early 1980s Labatt has grown from 20 employees with $8 million in sales to over 1800 employees with over $1.8 billion in sales.
San Antonio is a multicultural city offering a relaxing alternative to the hustle and bustle of larger metropolitan areas. Located in South Central Texas, San Antonio is right next door to the state’s music capital, Austin, and is a short drive to the native rivers of the Texas Hill Country. Additionally San Antonio offers a variety of art and cultural events, adventurous outdoor activities and an incredibly diverse food scene that delivers an authentic experience.