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When The Trail Hotel—an iconic property along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail—was restored and reopened, it wasn’t just about preserving history. It was about creating a world-class guest experience. Recently featured in Travel + Leisure, the hotel has quickly become the crown jewel of the “Bourbon Capital of the World.”

RHI played a key role in this success. Mark Steele led a three-week intensive training with 60 employees, focused on food & beverage service and operational excellence across the property’s diverse outlets: a three-meal restaurant with raw bar, bourbon and cigar lounge, speakeasy, tiki bar, private dining room, and outdoor event space.

To ensure consistency long after the doors opened, he also produced customized training videos, giving The Trail Hotel a scalable tool to onboard and develop future hires.

This project is a powerful example of how RHI helps hospitality leaders transform iconic properties into unforgettable destinations.

Want to transform your venue into a destination? Contact Mark to start the conversation.

Meet Carlos, a shining example of growth at The Blooming Bistro—a restaurant offering second chances for people in recovery through careers in hospitality. Thanks to RHI’s hospitality training program, Carlos has flourished into a confident, engaging team member.

His journey is especially inspiring: his mother is an RHI alum, making him a proud second-generation graduate. When Mark first met Carlos, he wasn’t sure Carlos would even speak. Today, he connects with everyone he meets and has a bright future ahead.

Watch his story, featured by EmployNV, and join us in celebrating Carlos’ success—we can’t wait to see what’s next for him!

Are you looking to make a change to a culinary career or level up your skills? Check out our courses!

Fresh Food. Fresh Starts. City Beat Las Vegas recently went behind the scenes at The Blooming Bistro to uncover what makes this restaurant such a standout in the community.

At The Blooming Bistro, the menu isn’t the only thing that’s fresh—the mission is, too. This unique dining concept pairs exceptional food with life-changing opportunities, creating a space where young adults gain the skills, confidence, and hands-on experience they need to succeed in the hospitality industry.

Through our partnership with The Blooming Bistro, RHI is proud to provide structured hospitality training that opens doors to meaningful careers. From front-of-house service to back-of-house operations, participants aren’t just learning—they’re launching their futures in one of the most dynamic industries in the world.

With every plate served, The Blooming Bistro proves that restaurants can be more than dining destinations; they can be platforms for growth, empowerment, and lasting community impact.

Learn more about The Blooming Bistro.

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Co-Hosts Al Mancini and Samantha Gemini Stevens alongside producer Rich Johnson sit down for a lengthy interview with brother sister duo, Mark and Samantha Steele, to learn all about their latest partnership serving up hope to program participants at The Blooming Bistro, a restaurant that serves as a wellness and workforce training hub for disconnected and at-risk youth in Las Vegas. Listen now to learn about Restaurant Hospitality Institute’s important role in The Blooming Bistro, and the Steele family’s hospitality legacy.

Learn more about all of our hospitality training programs.

Restaurant Hospitality Institute has partnered with The Blooming Bistro, a restaurant that serves as a wellness and workforce training hub for disconnected and at-risk youth in Las Vegas, to provide its world-class hospitality training to their program participants. Learn all about this special partnership in the Las Vegas Review-Journal!

Learn more about all of our hospitality training programs.