Business Development Intern

Hospitality Operations & Business Development InternLeesburg Public House + Open Fire CateringLeesburg, VA | Hybrid | Part-TimeWe’re looking for an ambitious, highly resourceful candidate to work closely with the owner of two hospitality businesses and gain hands-on experience in what it takes to operate, sell and grow them.This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants meaningful responsibility, learns by doing, and would rather be handed a problem to solve than a perfectly defined task list.What You’ll DoHelp manage catering and event leads from inquiry through follow-upResearch new business, partnership and revenue opportunitiesDraft proposals, client communications and presentationsKeep priorities, correspondence and follow-ups movingCoordinate vendors, purchases, scheduling and occasional local errandsAssist with events and hospitality operationsUse AI and modern productivity tools to research, organize and solve problemsTake ownership of special projects across both businessesSome projects will be strategic. Others will simply need to get done. We’re looking for someone who sees value in both.You’ll Thrive Here If You...Naturally take ownership and notice loose endsAre organized, proactive and comfortable working independentlyFigure things out instead of waiting for step-by-step instructionsCommunicate confidently with clients, vendors and team membersAre interested in how businesses grow and make moneyCan move easily between big-picture thinking and hands-on executionAre hungry to learn and motivated by resultsExperience in hospitality, business, sales, events, communications or entrepreneurship is a plus, but mindset and initiative matter more than the perfect résumé.The OpportunityApproximately 10–20 hours per week with a mix of remote and in-person work in Leesburg.This is a paid internship, with additional opportunities for event work, restaurant shifts and performance-based incentives tied to business development.You’ll gain direct exposure to restaurant ownership, catering sales, pricing, client negotiations, events, marketing, staffing, vendor relationships and the real-world decisions behind running a hospitality business.If you’re looking to build a career in hospitality, events, business development or entrepreneurship, this is an opportunity to learn the business from the inside, take on increasing responsibility and grow with the role.To ApplySend your résumé and a short introduction answering:Tell us about a time you noticed something needed to be done and took it upon yourself to make it happen.