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Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants · 3 months ago

Chicago - Restaurant Management Internship

Chicago, IL

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$16.20/hr - $20/hr

1+ years exp

Start in 2026 Spring

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is offering internship opportunities in restaurant management and culinary fields. Interns will participate in various activities, including seminars and a group project, while working in different roles within the restaurant environment.

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

Hospitality experienceCustomer serviceLeadership roleMultitaskingSafety complianceEffective communicationTeam player

Required

Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation

Working all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 8-12, 2026) are mandatory for Chicago-based interns

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

Interns attend weekly meetings where Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more

The Level 1 internship includes a group project with final presentation at a live expo

Interns are hired to work in a leadership role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, Florida or Tennessee for Level 2

Participate in and complete weekly seminars, management checklists, management feedback, summer festivals, 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

At least one year of hospitality experience is required. Customer service experience will be considered for Level 1

Successfully completed a Level 1 Lettuce Internship for Level 2

Consistently worked within the restaurant industry for at least 4 years, with a minimum of 2 years serving experience for Level 2

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