Summer Restaurant Management Internship — Level 1

Lettuce Escape; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lettuce Entertain You is seeking interns for its Level 1 and Level 2 Summer Internship Programs operating in Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C. and Virginia.

The Chicago area interns may work Windy City Smokeout responsibilities from July 8–11, 2027, with travel and housing at interns’ expense. Level 1 interns work hourly roles in our restaurants, attend weekly seminars, and complete a group project and expo.

Qualifications

• At least one year of hospitality experience is required.
• Level 2 requires completion of Level 1 Lettuce Internship and four years in the restaurant industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in weekly seminars and management checklists.
• Perform hourly roles (host, server, busser, cook) at assigned restaurant location.
• Assist in festival events and expo activities.
• Move and lift up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Communicate clearly in written and spoken directions.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Customer service

Job description

Lettuce Entertain You is seeking interns for its Level 1 and Level 2 Summer Internship Programs operating in Illinois, Minnesota, Nevada, Florida, Maryland, Tennessee, Texas, Washington D.C. and Virginia.

The Chicago area interns may work Windy City Smokeout responsibilities from July 8–11, 2027, with travel and housing at interns’ expense. Level 1 interns work hourly roles in our restaurants, attend weekly seminars, and complete a group project and expo.