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Summer Culinary BOH Internship
Salary Minimum Wage
Schedule Full Time, Seasonal
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Summer Culinary BOH Internship


Description

SUMMER CULINARY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Join the 2024 Lettuce Summer Internship program as a BOH culinary intern ...

  • Required: 1 year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program 
  • Any experience with Italian or French cuisine is a big plus!

Here's more about the Summer Internship Program:

  • All applicants must have at least one year of hospitality, retail or other customer service experience to be considered.

  • Level 1 interns will be hired to work an hourly role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, California or Florida. 

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

  • The Level 1 internship includes a group project with a final presentation at a live expo in Chicago.

ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working all four days (July 11-14, 2024) of the Windy City Smokeout festival are mandatory. Additionally, interns will be expected to work other Lettuce sponsored events throughout the summer. Interns in other markets with interest in working the Windy City Smokeout, may do so with prior approval from their partners and/or general managers.

The program consists of weekly educational meetings (Tuesday, May 28, through Tuesday, August 6, 2024) as well as a practical portion (working in the restaurant). The start and end dates for the practical portion will be jointly agreed upon by the general manager and the intern.

SUMMER 2024 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

Late applications will not be considered.
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Please email resumes@lettuce.com with any questions.


Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

 

Restaurant Management Interns participate in and complete internship program activities.

Essential Functions

  • 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

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • 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

SUMMER CULINARY INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Join the 2024 Lettuce Summer Internship program as a BOH culinary intern ...

  • Required: 1 year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program 
  • Any experience with Italian or French cuisine is a big plus!

Here's more about the Summer Internship Program:

  • All applicants must have at least one year of hospitality, retail or other customer service experience to be considered.

  • Level 1 interns will be hired to work an hourly role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas, California or Florida. 

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

  • The Level 1 internship includes a group project with a final presentation at a live expo in Chicago.

ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working all four days (July 11-14, 2024) of the Windy City Smokeout festival are mandatory. Additionally, interns will be expected to work other Lettuce sponsored events throughout the summer. Interns in other markets with interest in working the Windy City Smokeout, may do so with prior approval from their partners and/or general managers.

The program consists of weekly educational meetings (Tuesday, May 28, through Tuesday, August 6, 2024) as well as a practical portion (working in the restaurant). The start and end dates for the practical portion will be jointly agreed upon by the general manager and the intern.

SUMMER 2024 APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 12, 2024

Late applications will not be considered.
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Please email resumes@lettuce.com with any questions.


Caring. Creative. Careers.

Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.

EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

 

Restaurant Management Interns participate in and complete internship program activities.

Essential Functions

  • 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

Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • 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


Details
Salary Minimum Wage
Schedule Full Time, Seasonal
Experience Minimum 1 year of experience
Location Chicago, IL 60640, USA

Skills
Hospitality Experience
Culinary Experience
By applying you confirm you have these skills.

We run background checks on all new hires in this position.

Chicago, IL 60640, USA