Groot Hospitality is now accepting Culinary Operations Intern applications for Summer 2025.About Groot: Groot Hospitality is a Miami Beach, Florida-based collective of top restaurants, bars, cafés, nightlife ventures and hotels. Officially formed in 2018 by the entrepreneur David Grutman, the company is renowned for creating entirely unique atmospheres of upscale dining, luxe decor, marquee entertainment and highly shareable, unforgettable moments. Current Groot Hospitality properties include: The Goodtime Hotel, the nightclub LIV, the restaurants Gekko, Komodo, Komodo Dallas, and Papi Steak. At the Goodtime Hotel, Grutman partners with the multi-hyphenate musician and producer Pharrell Williams, Grutman also partners with the recording artist and actor Bad Bunny on Gekko.
Multiple other projects are in the pipeline, including an expansion plan bringing Groot Hospitality worldwide. As of 2023, Groot Hospitality broadened its reach beyond South Florida with the opening of Komodo Dallas, located in the Texan city's Deep Ellum neighborhood. Additional ventures include Las Vegas-based outposts of LIV, Komodo and Papi Steak, which opened in late 2023. At home in Miami, the restaurant Casadonna-created in collaboration with Tao Group Hospitality which opened in Fall 2023, as well.
Ultimately, Groot Hospitality delivers one-of-a-kind outings across its locations and activations. By further programming the company's physical spaces with an immersive, 360-degree approach - including a focus on headline performances and social media vignettes - we consistently provide our patrons with an experience that is high-energy, high-impact, and highly memorable.
Job Duties/Tasks: - Provide administrative support to the VP of Food and Beverage and the VP of Culinary.
- Support the food and beverage team with daily operational tasks.
- Participate in training sessions focusing on food safety, hygiene standards, and back-of-house service protocols.
- Assist in the planning and execution of restaurant events.
- Shadow on-site chef teams to gain insights into menu development, food preparation, and service excellence.
Requirements
As an intern, you'll be expected to work approximately 20 - 29 hours per week.
Orientation Date: Wednesday, May 28th
Internship Start Date: Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Internship End Date: Friday, August 8th, 2025