Additional Information
COMING SPRING 2026: 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. Comprehensive on-site training provided for qualified and eager candidates!
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 will bring together three distinct concepts - the second New York location of the Michelin-starred COTE Korean Steakhouse, an all-day multi-bar and dining concept- 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.
Please see below information on our hiring and interview process:
Interview Phase: Resume screening and interviews. There will be open calls scheduled the week of 2/9/26 and 2/16/26. Selected candidates will receive an invite to attend.
Hiring Phase: Post-open calls, candidates will receive welcome and onboarding emails from the People and Culture team.
Training Phase: New hires will train several weeks in advance of the anticipated opening date of 550 Madison.
Pre-Opening: New hires should expect the friends and family service during regular dinner hours during this phase.
Grand Opening: The restaurant will celebrate its grand opening and transition into full daily operations.
The Events Intern will be responsible for performing operational, analytical, and administrative tasks for the Group Dining Sales & Events department of Gracious Hospitality Management. The Intern will serve as a liaison between the Event team, and clients, and vendors. They support events planning & operations, produce invoices & 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 Director of Events and Events Manager.
Assists with events planning, administration, operations, financial analysis, and market research.
Liaises with clients on event details.
Communicates event details to Operations and Culinary teams and supports in set up, execution, and client follow up and event close out.
Attends meetings and takes minutes.
Types, formats, and edits reports, documents, and presentations. Print all menus, place cards, cocktail cards and other materials as necessary for all events.
Inventories, event supplies & materials. Place orders as directed.
Enters data, maintains databases, and keeps records.
Schedules appointments, maintains event calendars, sends reminders, and performs other administrative organizational tasks.
Standards:
Upholds GHM's mission to delight our customers.
Consistently performs actions that positively impact the customer experience, and identifies opportunities to delight in all planning and processes.
Display knowledge of the brand, culture, and product.
Demonstrate the Company's core values of people, learning, culture, relationships, sustainability, and stewardship.
Maintain professional and respectful behavior when in contact with guests, management, and teammates.
Present a polished personal appearance, adhering to company grooming standards outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Adhere to all company policies and procedures outlined in handbooks, manuals, and other company documents.
Attend and participate in all scheduled meetings, training sessions, and continuing education activities.
Take care of all company property.
Maintain safety standards.
Comply with federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
550 · New York, NY