ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
ABOUT KIRKENDOLL MANAGEMENT
Kirkendoll Management (KM) is a boutique hospitality management company that owns and operates restaurants and gentlemen’s clubs in the Southern United States and Aruba. KM’s headquarters in New Orleans, LA serves as the backbone for these establishments by providing day-to-day assistance with everything from operations and marketing to accounting and legal. Our mission is to empower our managers and staff on the ground to create the ultimate guest experience for our customers. Through its affiliate, Penthouse Global Licensing, KM is also the master licensor for PENTHOUSE, the iconic adult magazine and media company, and licenses its entire trademark portfolio in all classes and territories around the world.
At KM’s corporate headquarters, our talented team of executive leadership is divided into three divisions: Nightclubs, Restaurants, and Licensing. These teams operate independently, but the majority of our corporate office supports all teams. In addition to the daily management of our existing operations, we are constantly focused on refining brand strategy, expanding operations into new markets, and innovative ways to improve our corporate office and the hospitality industry in general.
THE ASSOCIATE PROGRAM
KM’s Associate Program is a paid, short-term rotational opportunity that allows young professionals interested in hospitality, finance & accounting, marketing & advertising, human resources, and/or business strategy to gain valuable, hands-on experience. KM’s Associate program is a 10-week rotational opportunity that allows professionals interested in hospitality, finance, marketing and advertising, human resources, and/or business strategy to gain experience. Throughout your time, you will rotate through the different departments at KM and work alongside our executive and operations teams. Associates will have the opportunity to work with all Divisions, although you may choose to concentrate on a specific Division
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSOCIATES
Associates will report to our corporate office and be tasked with various projects related to the department you are rotating through. You will spend the majority of your time working from corporate, rather than in the businesses we operate. Office hours are from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday. You will be tasked with researching and presenting your own projects and ideas, attending all strategy and business-related meetings, and making important contributions to each department as an integral team member during each rotation.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidates will meet the following criteria:
• Rising college junior or senior or recent college graduate with demonstrated experience and/or interest in hospitality and/or business management
• An independent worker capable of taking direction and delivering quality work in a timely manner
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• A go-getter who is passionate about creating the ultimate guest experience
• This is a paid, full-time opportunity with a flexible start date. Associates are responsible for all transportation and housing costs to/from and within New Orleans. All KM employees, including associates, must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
HOW TO APPLY
We are currently accepting applications for 2023. If you are interested in applying to KM’s Associate Program, please send an email to careers@kirkmgmt.com to request an application.