THE LETTUCE INTERN EXPERIENCE
Lettuce Entertain You is excited to offer a variety of options for internships and culinary externships. We offer two levels of Restaurant Management Internships that take place over the summer months. In addition to our summer programs, we offer culinary externships throughout the school year and summer.
Summer 2025 Internship Programs
Lettuce Entertain You is currently offering two Internship Programs. Both the Level 1 and Level 2 programs will consist of weekly educational meetings, which will run May 27 through August 5, 2025. As well as a practical portion (working in the restaurant). The start and end dates for the practical portion will be jointly agreed upon by the restaurant operators and the intern.
Level 1 Program
All applicants must have at least one year of hospitality, retail or other customer service experience to be considered. Level 1 interns will be hired to work an hourly role in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas or Florida. Interns will attend weekly virtual meetings in which Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more. The Level 1 internship includes a group project with a final presentation at a live expo in Chicago.
ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working both days of the NASCAR race (July 5 & 6, 2025) AND all four days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 10-13, 2025) are mandatory. Additionally, interns will be expected to work other Lettuce sponsored events throughout the summer. Interns in other markets with interest in working the Windy City Smokeout, may do so with prior approval from their partners and/or general managers.
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Level 2 Program
The Level 2 Internship Program is by invitation only. Applicants will only be considered if the following experience has been accomplished:
Successfully completed a Level 1 Lettuce Internship
AND
Consistently worked within the restaurant industry, whether in an hourly or management role, for at least 4 years.
Level 2 interns will be hired to work in a team position, based on experience, in one of our restaurants in Illinois, Washington D.C., Minnesota, Nevada, Texas or Florida. Part of the Level 2 internship program will include completing a restaurant-based Project Checklist and encompass a uniquely curated project, based on elevating each Level 2 intern’s skill set.
ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working both days of the NASCAR race (July 5 & 6, 2025) AND all four days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 10-13, 2025) are mandatory. Additionally, interns will be expected to work other Lettuce sponsored events throughout the summer. Interns in other markets with interest in working the Windy City Smokeout, may do so with prior approval from their partners and/or general managers.
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SUMMER 2025 APPLICATIONS OPEN
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 AND WILL BE
ACCEPTED UNTIL FRIDAY, APRIL 11, 2025
Late applications will not be considered.
Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.
Please email resumes@lettuce.com with any questions.
