Restaurant Manager Intern

Pappas Restaurants, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay start at $16/hr

$300 Employee Gift Card

Complimentary meal per shift

Flexible full-time schedule

Medical, dental and vision

Job summary

Pappas Restaurants offers a Restaurant Management College Internship Program in San Antonio, providing hands-on experiences across multiple restaurant roles and direct engagement with leaders. The 10-week internship explores restaurant operations and guest experience optimization.

You will rotate through operations, observe shift setup and performance management, and gain valuable industry insight while developing hospitality and business skills. Applications open for Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Must be a college junior or senior during the internship.
• Must provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor.
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (any field; preferably Hospitality, Business, or Communications), or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through various roles within the restaurant and engage with leadership.
• Experience shift setup, transition, and closure procedures.
• Observe performance management strategies aimed at enhancing guest experience.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree ( Hospitality, Business, or Communications) or Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field

Job description

# Restaurant Manager InternSan Antonio## Job Description**Looking for an internship that allows you to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the restaurant industry?**Pappas Restaurants is one of the largest privately owned restaurant companies in the United States. As a family-run and operated business, our core values are deeply ingrained, having been passed down from generation to generation. We are focused on innovation, attention to detail, and quality in everything we do. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we proudly operate 90+ restaurants in Texas and seven other states. Our concepts include Dot Coffee Shop, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s Cantina, Pappas Bar-B-Q, Pappas Burger, Pappas Seafood House, Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Little's Oyster Bar and Yiayia's.**Overview**Join Pappas Restaurants and immerse yourself in our renowned Restaurant Management College Internship Program. Experience the depth and structure of our comprehensive internship, where you'll rotate through various roles within the restaurant, including direct engagement with leadership. Over 10 weeks, delve into the intricacies of successful restaurant operations and witness firsthand how our mission drives every aspect of our work. Explore the dynamics of our teams and their collaborative efforts to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Gain insight into shift setup, transition, and closure procedures, and observe performance management strategies in action, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience through our dedicated staff.Apply now for a rewarding career in restaurant management with one of the nation's top companies!**Requirements*** Must be a college junior or senior during the internship* Must provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor* Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (any field; preferably Hospitality, Business, or Communications), or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field.* Restaurant Experience required**Benefits*** Competitive Pay - Starting at $16 per hour* $300 Employee Gift Card to use at any Pappas Restaurants* Enjoy a complimentary meal each scheduled shift* Flexible Full Time Schedule* Dynamic Work Environment* Medical, dental and vision**Deadline*** Applications for our Summer 2026 program will be accepted September 10th through April 15th, 2026.