Summer Culinary BOH Intern — Level 1

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking Summer Culinary BOH Interns for our Maryland program. Interns will participate in weekly seminars, learn restaurant operations, and support kitchen teams during a 10‑week period May 25–Aug 4, 2027, with practical work in our Chicago area and other markets as assigned.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program or have at least 1 year of practical kitchen experience; Italian/French cuisine experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have 1 year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program.
• Experience with Italian or French cuisine is a big plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly seminars and management checklists.
• Perform hourly restaurant duties (host, server, runner, busser, cook) as assigned by the manager.
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Attend internship activities and group projects.

Skills

Practical culinary experience

Current culinary program enrollment

Italian cuisine

French cuisine

Education

Culinary program enrollment

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is seeking Summer Culinary BOH Interns for our Maryland program. Interns will participate in weekly seminars, learn restaurant operations, and support kitchen teams during a 10‑week period May 25–Aug 4, 2027, with practical work in our Chicago area and other markets as assigned.

Interns must be enrolled in a culinary program or have at least 1 year of practical kitchen experience; Italian/French cuisine experience is a plus.