About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in a professional kitchen environment. You will work in an hourly role while participating in a structured program designed to build your culinary and management skills. The program runs from May 25 to August 4, 2027.
What you'll do#
- Perform the daily duties of your assigned hourly position.
- Participate in weekly educational seminars and complete management checklists.
- Work on a restaurant concept project and present it at the Intern Expo.
- Engage in group events, program activities, and summer festivals.
- Operate kitchen tools and equipment safely.
- Maintain a clean and safe workspace while following all sanitation guidelines.
- Work a flexible schedule that includes nights and weekends.
- Communicate clearly with your team to follow job requirements.
- Multitask in a busy kitchen environment.
- Provide a positive guest experience and handle guest challenges with good judgment.
- Work as a team player and follow all company policies.
What you'll need#
- At least 1 year of practical experience or current enrollment in a culinary program.
- Ability to stand for an entire shift and move safely through the kitchen.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.
- Experience with Italian or French cuisine is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Chicago, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Status: Full-time and paid.
- Note: Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
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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