Summer 2026 Operations Internship

We are seeking to hire dynamic and experienced team members to join our award winning hospitality team as Gracious Hospitality Management expands our operations to our newest project, 550 Madison. Gracious Hospitality Management’s 550 Madison project is their most ambitious to date: a multi-level, 15,000-square-foot dining destination inside the iconic landmark Sony building. The project brings together three distinct concepts — the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept, Bar Chimera, and an intimate sushi restaurant led by Michelin-starred Chef Masahiro Yoshitake, Sushi Yoshitake. Designed by Rockwell Group, with Yoshio Itai collaborating on the sushi concept, 550 Madison is set to redefine immersive, transportive dining in Midtown Manhattan. The Operations Intern will be responsible for performing operational, analytical, and administrative tasks for the COO and Vice President of Operations for all properties and projects underneath Gracious Hospitality Management. The Intern will serve as a liaison between the corporate operations team and other departments within corporate and the individual properties, support business operations, produce company reports, and help ensure project deadlines are met.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

Job duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Reports to the COO and the VP of Operations. Assists with restaurant operations, operational analysis, and market research. Liaises with the Culinary, Marketing, Events, and Beverage departments at corporate, and with the individual properties. Attends meetings and takes minutes. Types, formats, and edits reports, documents, and presentations. Enters data, maintains databases, and keeps records. Schedules appointments, maintains event calendars, sends reminders, and performs other administrative organizational tasks. Supports service at the properties as assigned. Assists wit