Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants · 4 hours ago
Lettuce Corporate Summer Internship - Public Relations / PR
Chicago, IL
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $19/hrLettuce Entertain You Restaurants is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a commitment to nurturing diverse talents. They are seeking a Corporate Intern for their Public Relations team, where the intern will assist with PR functions, attend educational meetings, and participate in events like the Windy City Smokeout festival.
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Responsibilities
Work with the PR team at our Corporate office
Attend weekly educational meetings each Tuesday to hear Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more
Work Lettuce-sponsored events including the Windy City Smokeout festival
Participate in a group project to be presented at a live expo in Chicago
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
Assist in and perform a variety of public relations (PR) functions including but not limited to writing and editing copy (including but not limited to press pitches/releases, corporate campaigns, newsletter briefs, blog content and bio information); maintaining the blog content calendar; gathering, organizing and maintaining press photos; daily media monitoring; creating and maintaining media outreach lists using journalist database tool; and using Wordpress efficiently
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 occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 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
Currently junior year (or higher) of college/university studying Public Relations or related field
Availability to work all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026)
Ability to commute to the Lettuce Corporate office on Chicago’s far northside
Qualification
Required
Currently junior year (or higher) of college/university studying Public Relations / PR or related field
Availability to work all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026)
Ability to commute to the Lettuce Corporate office on Chicago's far northside
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
Assist in and perform a variety of public relations (PR) functions including but not limited to writing and editing copy (including but not limited to press pitches/releases, corporate campaigns, newsletter briefs, blog content and bio information); maintaining the blog content calendar; gathering, organizing and maintaining press photos; daily media monitoring; creating and maintaining media outreach lists using journalist database tool; and using Wordpress efficiently
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 occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 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
Company
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
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
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin Brown
CEO
Carrol Symank
Executive Partner - Vice President of Risk Operations
Recent News
Chicago Tribune
2025-08-13
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2024-04-08
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