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Summer Internships 2025

Margaritaville Lake Resort Osage Beach MO

494 Tan Tar A Drive
Osage Beach, MO 65065

494 Room Resort
Managed By Driftwood Hospitality Management
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Full-Time

Guests at Margaritaville Lake Resort come to experience the special vibes that only the Margaritaville brand can provide! We are looking for bright, confident and outgoing individuals to join the Front Desk team or the Beverage team next summer to be part of the warmest welcome our resort can offer and to create and deliver fun and escapism for our guests. Experience is not required - we will train you on the job and we will work with you to ensure you meet your school requirements for a formal internship too!

Both positions are temporary summer internships for current college students, which will begin in late May and end in early August (end dates are flexible). You must be able to work a flexible schedule of full time hours throughout the summer period. Shared, affordable accommodation is available for participants on the summer work program/ internship within 1 mile of the resort. Shift times will vary and can include early mornings or late nights. Please state in your application which position you are most interested in.

Front Desk Internship $14 per hour

To work on the Front Desk, you must be upbeat, clear thinking, a confident communicator with excellent English language skills. You must be at least 18 years of age and possess an outgoing and positive attitude as well as a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment. There are opportunities for those who want to learn what goes on behind the scenes too. Spend time on the PBX Operator seat taking and directing calls, greet our guests at the door with a warm welcome and assist them with directions, luggage and information, talk to or shadow the Managers, learn about forecasting and scheduling and even the Night Auditor position. The possibilities are up to you! You must be able to stand for long periods of time, be an excellent communicator in English, present a confident and friendly personality and be able to remain calm under pressure.

Beverage Internship $6.15 per hour plus tips

Guests can relax on the resort with their favorite beverage and soak up the good vibes at the Tiki Hut, Coffee Shop or License to Chill Bar! Experience is not required but you must be at least 21 years of age to work behind the bar. The Beverage team is upbeat, energetic and fun! There are opportunities for those who want to learn what goes on behind the scenes too. Spend time talking to or shadowing the Beverage Manager, learn about forecasting, scheduling, inventory and meet our vendors. The possibilities are up to you! You must be able to stand for long periods of time, present a confident and friendly personality and be able to remain calm under pressure. This is a tipped position.

Requirements

Both positions require:

  • Fluency in English to communicate with our guests
  • Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time - standing, walking, reaching, bending
  • Ability to push/ pull/ carry up to 30lbs
  • Ability to use a computer and cash register (with training)
  • Confidence in handling cash and card payments
  • Confidence in communicating with guests, vendors, managers and coworkers
  • Must be at least 18 years of age for Front Desk and at least 21 years of age for Beverage position

Benefits

  • Employee assistance program
  • Room Discounts for Friends and Family
  • Discounted use of resort facilities
  • Employee Food and Beverage Discounts

EEO: Driftwood Hospitality Management is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Posted September 27, 2024

Margaritaville Lake Resort Osage Beach MO

The Perfect Blend Of Lake Latitude And Island Attitude

Don your shades, kick up your feet, and grab your favorite drink. Tucked away on the banks of the Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks, previously known as Tan-Tar-A Resort,  is a refuge for endlessly fun living. Inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett, our resort invites you to live it up on the lake. Tee off on two championship golf courses, or set out on a lake cruise with WaveRunner, power boat and paddle boat rentals at the resort's full-service marina. Flavors and cocktails play together to form a meal you won't soon forget at one of our 8 restaurants and bars. Find your moment of zen at Driftwood Spa and Salon. Spend the day cooling off at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, or explore local trails on horseback. Waterfront surroundings, lakeside adventures, and relaxing vibes set on 420 scenic acres. There's no better paradise than right here. 

Tee off on two championship golf courses, or set out on a lake cruise with WaveRunner, power boat and paddle boat rentals at the resort's full-service marina. Flavors and cocktails play together to form a meal you won't soon forget at one of our 8 restaurants and bars. Find your moment of zen at Driftwood Spa. Spend the day cooling off at Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park, or explore local trails on horseback. Waterfront surroundings, lakeside adventures, and relaxing vibes set on 420 scenic acres. There's no better paradise than right here.

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