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Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants · 3 months ago

Minnesota - Culinary Internship

Eden Prairie, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Summer

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is offering summer culinary internship opportunities in Minnesota for aspiring culinary professionals. Interns will participate in educational meetings and hands-on restaurant work, gaining valuable experience in various restaurant roles and responsibilities.

HospitalityRestaurants

Responsibilities

Participate in and complete weekly seminars, management checklists, management feedback, summer festivals (e.g., Windy City Smokeout for Chicago area interns), restaurant concept project, Intern Expo, group events and other program activities

Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern’s supervising manager at designated restaurant location

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights

Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels

Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests’ needs

Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

Proficiently use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Other duties will be assigned as needed

Qualification

Culinary experienceRestaurant managementItalian cuisineFrench cuisineMultitaskingSafety complianceEffective communicationTeam player

Required

Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation

Interns will be hired to work an hourly role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, Florida or Tennessee

Interns will attend weekly virtual meetings in which Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more

Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern's supervising manager at designated restaurant location

Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights

Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction

Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment

Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels

Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs

Greet guests with a warm, sincere smile

Use tact and good judgment when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy

Proficiently use and operate all necessary tools and equipment

Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures

Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook

Get along well with others and be a team player

Required 1 year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program

Preferred

Any experience with Italian or French cuisine is a big plus!

Company

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants

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What has made Lettuce Entertain You a nationally-recognized restaurant company? It’s simple: we hire people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best.

Founded in 1971

Chicago, Illinois, USA

5001-10000 employees