Restaurant Manager Intern

Hillstone Restaurant Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillstone Restaurant Group invites rising seniors to join its Summer 2027 Internship Program, a hands-on apprenticeship-style experience designed to immerse you in upscale dining and restaurant management.

You will rotate through staff-level roles, shadow managers, and gain exposure to daily operations with the goal of preparing you for a potential full-time management role after graduation.

Qualifications

• Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required — passion, curiosity, and a strong work ethic are valued.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through key staff-level roles to build a foundation in service and daily operations.
• Shadow managers to understand higher-level responsibilities and leadership expectations.

Job description

Hillstone Restaurant Group — Summer 2027 Internship
Are you passionate about restaurants, leadership, and creating unforgettable hospitality experiences? Hillstone Restaurant Group invites rising seniors to join ourSummer 2027 Internship Program. This internship is a unique opportunity to dive into the world of upscale dining and restaurant management.
What To Expect
Our internship follows anapprentice-style model, giving you hands‑on exposure to every part of restaurant operations. You’ll rotate through key staff‑level roles to build a strong foundation in service and daily operations, while also shadowing managers to understand higher‑level responsibilities.
This immersive experience is designed to help you see what it’s like to be a leader at Hillstone — and to prepare you for a potentialfull‑time Management role after graduation.
Details

• Duration:Summer 2027
• Placement:Interns are placed based on best fit across our restaurants nationwide (relocation flexibility required).
• Compensation:Average of$1,000/week, with variation depending on location.
• Experience:Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required — passion, curiosity, and a strong work ethic are what we value most.

Why Hillstone?
Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately held collection of some of the most respected restaurants in the country, known for exceptional hospitality, high standards, and strong culture. Our family of restaurants includes: Houston’s, Hillstone, R+D Kitchen, Bandera, East Hampton Grill, South Beverly Grill, Honor Bar, Palm Beach Grill, and White House Tavern.
Learn more atwww.hillstone.comor check out our feature inBon Appétit.