Oak View Group

Food & Beverage Internship | Part-Time | Jungle Island

Job Locations US-FL-Miami
ID
2025-22042
Location : Name
Jungle Island
Position Category
Customer Service/Support
Job Type
Intern Part-Time

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to spend the event season up close and personal with the Food and Beverage operations for Oak View Group. This internship will begin in March 2025.  The intern will observe, work with, and learn from our hospitality group supporting OVG's Hospitality division at Jungle Island.

 

This role pays an hourly wage of $15.00.

 

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

 

This role will remain open until June 6, 2025. 

About the Venue

Jungle Island, a favorite South Florida landmark, is an intimate zoological park located in the heart of Miami, between downtown Miami and South Beach.

Building upon a rich tradition that began in 1936, Jungle Island is home to some of the world’s rarest and most exotic animals. Park guests enjoy engaging animal shows and informative exhibits while strolling by streams and waterfalls under a lush canopy of tropical trees. Guests can choose to participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals or go on guided behind-the-scenes VIP tours. Jungle Island enriches the lives of park visitors through immersive, real-life jungle experiences centered on adventure, animals, discovery and play. With its newly renovated Treetop Ballroom and picturesque outdoor spaces including a private beach, the 18-acre park also serves as Miami’s destination for extraordinary events. Discover Jungle Island today.

Jungle Island: A South Florida Tradition for 80 Years

Jungle Island, Miami’s premier entertainment destination, combines the beauty of Miami’s tropical landscape with a jungle full of extraordinary animals from around the globe. Building upon its rich 80-year history, today’s Jungle Island is a contemporary theme park, featuring numerous wildlife such as lemurs, wallabies, capybaras and much more!

 

Jungle Island began its history in 1936 as Parrot Jungle. Created by Franz Scherr with the idea of an attraction where birds could “fly free,” Parrot Jungle was originally located in south Miami and was known primarily its wide array of exotic birds including Pinky, the high-wire bicycle riding cockatoo, and our world-famous pink flamingos who have been prominently featured in the opening credits of television’s Miami Vice. The park has evolved over the years under the direction of its current owners who purchased the park in 1988. After Hurricane Andrew, the owners set their sights on continuing to develop the park on Watson Island. After construction was completed in 2003, the Watson Island location opened for business as Parrot Jungle Island.

 

The evolution of the Jungle has led to the renaming of the park as Jungle Island to better encompass the wide variety of animals, plants and activities available. Jungle Island lives up to its name with unusual flora, from the extraordinary African sausage tree to a collection of rare cycads. Visitors to Jungle Island can stroll along the 1.35 miles of winding, covered trails while enjoying the many special exhibits, attractions and tours that are available. As Miami’s brightest and most unique destination, Jungle Island continues to delight the thousands of people who visit Miami each year.

Responsibilities

  • Under the direct supervision of the Food & Beverage Manager, the candidate will receive instruction in the planning, scheduling, and supervising of an effective, safe, and profitable food and beverage department.  They will assist the Food & Beverage Department and its day-to-day operation for concessions, premium, picnics, and catering.
  • The candidate will also support the Food and Beverage Manager in the day-to-day operation of the Food & Beverage Department, including learning and operating the POS system, receiving orders, and assisting with inventory controls and daily stand stocking.
  • The ideal candidate will have an interest in, as well as prior experience in, the planning and scheduling of employees.  Additionally, experience with inventory management and familiarity with the state food safety and state liquor laws pertaining to the storage, handling, and preparation and the dispensing of food and beverages. 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, the ideal candidate will:

  • Be a self-starter and self-motivated.
  • Must be comfortable working in an extremely busy environment.
  • Have experience in retail, catering, concessions, and/ or alcohol service to the public in a hospitality setting is highly recommended.
  • The individual must be outgoing, energetic, motivated & professional.
  • Team player with excellent customer service and analytical skills.
  • Proven ability to solve time-sensitive issues.
  • Possesses good organizational skills.
  • Proactive in making suggestions, creating new ideas & trouble shooting while paying close attention to detail.
  • Prior experience with point of sales systems,
  • SERV Safe Certification, preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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