Week 1 - The Introduction

Things usually start with a workout before coming to work, make an iced coffee drink, turn on my laptop, listen to voicemail, eat a little something...blah, blah, etc., etc. WORK!
This week, my intern Lisa from University of San Francisco started her internship. Yeah! After exchanging many emails with my Regional VP in SF, numerous emails with my counterpart in SF, email to my corporate HR department, more emails and phone conversations...phew. I got the green light.

I meant to start chronicling the internship, so I wouldn't have to reinvent the wheel when I had another intern. Well, here's how it went this week.

Monday: Introductions are in order.
1) I introduced Lisa to the staff, of course, we're in a restaurant, so not everyone is present.
2) Watch 2 videos; one about our company and one about sexual harassment...standard.
3) First Project: Update database. Clients from the past 3 years.
Staff Meal: Grilled Chicken Sandwich with julienne potatoes

Tuesday: Get Started
1) The Hostess Desk
2) The Networking Lunch
Staff Meal: Ahi Tuna Salad

Wednesday:
1) Bellevue Downtown Association Meeting with other restaurants
2) Be in charge of getting staff involved in Walk Downtown Bellevue
3) Continue Database project
4) update Banquet Book and Kitchen Menus
5) Package Double Chocolate Chip Cookies for the Hotel Concierge
Staff Meal: Black & Blue Salad

Thursday:
1) Lunch Meeting with potential client
2) Set up dining room for dinner seminar
3) Pick up more starter kits for Walk Downtown Bellevue
Staff Meal: Ahi Tuna Salad

Friday: BIG last minute event
1) Check Dining Room, shadow Servers
2) Drop off happy hour menus & Gift Certificate to BDA for July 4th booth & raffle
3) Corporate Lunch Begins, greet guests, and observe service
4) Lunch Meeting with True Colors Events
Staff Meal: Black & Blue Salad