About the role#
This internship offers a hands-on experience in restaurant operations and culinary arts. The program runs from May 25 through August 4, 2027. You will work in an hourly role such as a host, server, runner, busser, or cook. The position is paid and requires full-time availability. You must arrange your own housing and transportation.
What you'll do#
- Perform essential functions in your assigned hourly role.
- Participate in weekly seminars, management checklists, and feedback sessions.
- Work summer festivals, including the Windy City Smokeout.
- Complete a restaurant concept project and present it at the Intern Expo.
- Greet guests and ensure their experience meets high standards.
- Safely operate all necessary kitchen and restaurant equipment.
- Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Work a variety of shifts, including nights and weekends.
What you'll need#
- One year of practical experience or current enrollment in a culinary program.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand for an entire shift.
- Ability to work in confined, crowded, and noisy spaces.
- Experience with Italian or French cuisine is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
About Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a family-owned restaurant group based in Chicago. Founded in 1971, the company manages and licenses over 110 locations across several states and Washington D.C. The group operates more than 60 different concepts that range from fast casual to fine dining. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
How to get in at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
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