Summer Culinary Internship: Hands-On Kitchen Experience (Chicago)

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Chicago offers Summer Culinary BOH Internship opportunities. The program runs May 25 through August 4, 2027 (about 10 weeks) with applications due by April 9, 2027.

Interns will work hourly in one of our Illinois restaurants and participate in weekly meetings and a final expo presentation in Chicago. Responsibilities include seminars, various restaurant roles, and event participation such as Windy City Smokeout.

Qualifications

• 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 internship program activities.
• Work in hourly role at one of Lettuce Entertain You restaurants in Illinois and other markets.
• Attend weekly virtual meetings and a final project/presentation at a live expo in Chicago.
• Support restaurant operations during the internship period.

Skills

Culinary program enrollment

Italian/French cuisine experience

Education

Current enrollment in culinary program

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants in Chicago offers Summer Culinary BOH Internship opportunities. The program runs May 25 through August 4, 2027 (about 10 weeks) with applications due by April 9, 2027.

Interns will work hourly in one of our Illinois restaurants and participate in weekly meetings and a final expo presentation in Chicago. Responsibilities include seminars, various restaurant roles, and event participation such as Windy City Smokeout.