Marketing Intern – Sunda New Asian -Detroit

Description Marketing Intern – Sunda New Asian (Detroit) Location: Detroit, MI Hours: 15–20 hours per week Compensation: $18/hour About Sunda Sunda New Asian is an award-winning restaurant concept known for its modern interpretations of Southeast Asian cuisine, blending culture, design, and hospitality into a dynamic dining experience. Our Detroit location sits at the intersection of food, nightlife, and community, making local engagement a key driver of our success.

Position Overview We are seeking a motivated and outgoing Marketing Intern to support local store marketing efforts in Detroit. This role is ideal for someone interested in hospitality, brand building, and community engagement, with a strong desire to gain hands-on experience in grassroots marketing. You will play an active role in building relationships throughout the local community, supporting event-driven marketing efforts, and ensuring our in-market presence is both consistent and impactful.

Key Responsibilities Local Business Development & Networking Build and maintain relationships with local businesses, including hotels, apartment buildings, corporate offices, and retail partners (boutiques, salons, spas, fitness studios, etc.) Introduce Sunda to local partners with the goal of driving guest traffic and referrals Identify opportunities for cross-promotion, partnerships, and community engagement Represent the brand in a polished and professional manner within the local market Local Event Marketing Monitor and maintain a calendar of local events, activations, and happenings across Detroit Identify opportunities for Sunda to participate in, support, or capitalize on local events Assist in executing grassroots marketing efforts tied to these opportunities Marketing Operations & Inventory Manage and track marketing collateral inventory (e.g., gift cards, promotional materials, networking leave-behinds) Conduct regular inventory counts with the team and maintain organized tracking logs Coordinate reorders to ensure materials are always available and up to standard Additional Support Assist with market research and competitive analysis as needed Support the marketing team with ad hoc projects and initiatives What We’re Looking For Strong interpersonal and communication skills; comfortable engaging with new people and building relationships Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage time effectively Highly organized with attention to detail Interest in hospitality, marketing, or events Professional, polished, and aligned with a premium brand environment What You’ll Gain Hands-on experience in local store marketing and brand building Exposure to partnership development and grassroots marketing strategy Insight into hospitality operations and how marketing drives revenue The opportunity to make a tangible impact on a growing brand in a key market Address: 33 W Columbia St, Detroit, MI 48201 Website: https://www.sundanewasian.com/detroit EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.