Culinary BOH Internship - Summer 10-Week Program

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 9,600 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring for Summer Culinary BOH Internship opportunities in Dallas while coordinating Chicago-based intern participation. The internship runs May 25 through August 4, 2027, about 10 weeks, with hourly roles at Illinois locations and other markets.

Housing and transportation are the interns' responsibility. Interns attend weekly virtual meetings, work in restaurant operations, and complete group projects, with a final expo in Chicago.

Qualifications

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

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

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is hiring for Summer Culinary BOH Internship opportunities in Dallas while coordinating Chicago-based intern participation. The internship runs May 25 through August 4, 2027, about 10 weeks, with hourly roles at Illinois locations and other markets.

Housing and transportation are the interns' responsibility. Interns attend weekly virtual meetings, work in restaurant operations, and complete group projects, with a final expo in Chicago.