Maryland Culinary BOH Internship Level 1

Lettuce Escape; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is NOW HIRING for Summer Culinary BOH Internship Opportunities across multiple markets, including Illinois and Maryland, running May 25 through August 4, 2027 (about 10 weeks). Interns pursue a hands-on kitchen experience alongside weekly learning sessions and group projects.

Chicago-based interns should note Windy City Smokeout (July 8–11, 2027) attendance is mandatory, with travel and housing responsibilities.

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, and intern expo.
• Perform essential functions in assigned restaurant location (host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.).
• Safely use and operate tools and equipment and work various shifts including weekends and nights.
• Communicate effectively to meet job requirements and collaborate with team members.
• Follow safety and sanitation guidelines and company policies.

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Job description

Overview

We are NOW HIRING for our Summer Culinary BOH Internship Opportunities in Maryland!

Lettuce Entertain You is excited to offer a variety of options for restaurant management and culinary internships. We offer two levels of Restaurant Management Internships that take place over the summer months. In addition to our summer programs, we offer culinary externships throughout the school year and summer.

This program will run from May 25 through August 4, 2027, approximately 10 weeks in length. Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Responsibilities

TO ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 8-11, 2027) are mandatory. Interns in other markets with interest in working this event, may do so with prior approval from partners and/or general managers. All interns will be responsible for any travel and/or accommodations needed during the Windy City Smokeout festival.

The program consists of weekly educational meetings (Tuesday, May 25, through Wednesday, August 4, 2027) 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.

• Interns will be hired to work an hourly role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C. and Virginia.
• Interns will attend weekly virtual meetings in which Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more.
• Internship includes a group project with a final presentation at a live expo in Chicago.

Restaurant Management Internsparticipate 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 proceduresFollow 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

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!

Why Work With Lettuce?

We are aculinary-driven company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 100+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce! EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify

Salary Range

USD $15.00 - USD $20.00 /Hr.