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Intern - Resiliency

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Hard Rock Stadium Intern- Culinary

Sodexo Live! Internships

Miami Gardens, FL • On-site

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Job Listing: Hard Rock Stadium Intern- Culinary | Hard Rock Stadium | Fall 2025

Are you ready to transform your culinary education into high-impact innovation behind some of the world's most elite sporting and entertainment events?

The Sodexo Live! Internship Program offers a unique opportunity for driven students or recent graduates to dive deep into the culinary side of hospitality operations. This is more than a kitchen internship-this is where food meets strategy, analytics, and experience design at the highest level.

About Sodexo Live! at Hard Rock Stadium

At Hard Rock Stadium, home to the Miami Dolphins, Miami Open, Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, and the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026, we specialize in delivering world-class culinary experiences at massive scale. With Sodexo Live!, you're not just part of a kitchen-you're part of a think tank redefining large-event food service.

Whether it's crafting a new concept for an international crowd or refining operational logistics for a sold-out stadium, this is your opportunity to contribute to some of the biggest live experiences on the planet.

Position Overview: Hard Rock Stadium Intern- Culinary

The Intern – Culinary will work closely with our Executive Culinary Team and support strategic culinary planning for major events and activations at Hard Rock Stadium. This role is heavily focused on culinary innovation, research and development, project planning, and administrative execution.

You'll assist in the development of new menu concepts, creation of cost cards, standardization of recipes, and concept presentations-while learning how to scale ideas for 60,000+ guests.

Key Projects You'll Support:

  • Orange Bowl
  • Miami Open
  • Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
  • World Cup 2026 Preparation
  • Additional special events, concerts, and VIP hospitality activations
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What You'll Be Doing:

  • Collaborating with chefs and F&B leadership to conduct culinary R&D for new menu items and concepts
  • Creating, updating, and auditing recipe cost cards and build sheets
  • Assisting in the development of specialty menus, tastings, and concept decks for premium and general concessions offerings
  • Participating in cross-functional planning meetings for upcoming large-scale events
  • Supporting the documentation of culinary SOPs, food safety protocols, and vendor relations
  • Assisting with event logistics, food costing, production plans, and kitchen layouts
  • Presenting research findings and culinary concepts to internal and client stakeholders

What We're Looking For:

  • Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Culinary Science, Hospitality, or Food Systems program
  • Strong interest in research & development, culinary innovation, and operational planning
  • Experience with food costing, recipe development, or culinary analytics is a plus
  • Excellent organization and time management skills with an eye for detail
  • Strong communication skills and professional presence for stakeholder interaction
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint); recipe software knowledge is a plus

Additional Requirements:

  • Must be able to commit to the Fall 2025 season (August–December)
  • Must be able to work extended hours during major events, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Must be able to navigate kitchen environments and lift up to 50 pounds as needed

Why Join Sodexo Live! at Hard Rock Stadium?

  • Opportunity to work on world-class events with exposure to high-level culinary and operational leaders
  • Gain real-world experience in culinary R&D and hospitality project management
  • Hands-on mentorship and career development opportunities
  • Be part of a team redefining stadium and event dining on a global scale

Other Requirements:

  • Able to work effectively and safely while subject to wet floors, temperature extremes and excessive noise; must be able to lift up to 50 pounds in weight; must be able to maneuver in an often tightly quartered environment.

Hours may be extended or irregular to include nights, weekends, and holidays.

Thank you for expressing interest in employment with Sodexo Live!. While only those candidates considered for this position will be contacted, your resume will remain on file for 90 days.

Sodexo Live! is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local law.

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