Careers

Our Culture of Caring

CARING FOR YOURSELF

You can only care for others if you take good care of yourself. We support your efforts to be physically and emotionally well.

Caring for Each Other

Our success depends on everyone working together as a team. We believe that asking for help is a sign of strength and we are always there for each other.

Caring for our Guests

We do whatever it takes to make every guest happy. We call it above and beyond.

The Answer Is Yes. The Question Is How.

Our commitment to caring for our guests comes from a love of food and beverage and a passion for guest service at every point of contact.

We train our talented teams to select, prepare and serve the highest quality products and to deliver the best possible total dining experience to our guests.

Benefits

Benefits are an important part of where you choose to work. We provide a competitive rewards package that recognizes what you bring to Lettuce and what you contribute when you’re here. And we are always looking for new and better ways to help you care for yourself and for your family – because happy and healthy teams take better care of our guests and each other.

Although benefits eligibility varies based on things like position, hours worked, location and length of service, and all benefits are subject to change, some of the benefits you might expect are listed here. More details are available throughout the application and hiring process.

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD MEDICAL INSURANCE
VOLUNTARY DENTAL & VISION INSURANCE
RESTAURANT DISCOUNTS & EMPLOYEE MEALS
FLEXIBLE SCHEDULES
PAID VACATION
TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT &
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES
DOMESTIC PARTNER BENEFITS
401(k) RETIREMENT PLAN
HOLIDAY PAY
EMPLOYEE ADVOCATE
EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
LETTUCE HELP YOU FUND
RESTAURANT TRANSFERS
NEW BABY GIFT
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
MARRIAGE & DIVORCE ASSISTANCE
MD LIVE 24/7 TELEMEDICINE
VOLUNTARY LIFE, ACCIDENT PROTECTION
& CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE

Lettuce Help You Fund

The Lettuce Help You Fund is one of the many ways our employees care for each other. Non-supervisory restaurant employees may donate as little as $1.00 per paycheck to help fellow employees in need. A committee of peers awards financial assistance to anonymous employees who are facing an eligible catastrophic financial hardship.

Some examples of past recipients include employees who neededhelp paying household bills due to unexpected illness, faced eviction or foreclosure, required airfare to attend the funeral of a loved one, and had to relocate their homes due to floods and fires. It's all about employees caring for employees.

Founder and owner of Lettuce Entertain You

Job Development & Advancement

"We are committed to the development of our people, which in turn leads to the success of our business.” - Richard Melman

Everyone at Lettuce is encouraged to develop and grow in their own way, and those with the desire, qualifications and drive find real opportunity for advancement. There’s proof: a lot of Lettuce leaders began their careers in entry-level positions in our restaurants. The secret to their success is no secret. It’s dedication to excellence, outstanding performance and consistently going above and beyond

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Our History

“Lettuce Entertain You started because of ideas. We are agroup of entrepreneurs who work under one umbrella and it’sour Culture of Caring that bonds us. Caring about thefood, service, our people and our guests.” - Richard Melman

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants,one of the most influential restaurant organizations in the country, currently owns, licenses or manages more than more 60 brands and 130 restaurants in a dozen states including Illinois, Minnesota, Maryland, Nevada, Virginia, Washington D.C., Texas and Florida.

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Meet Our Team

CRISTINE DELGADO

Server

Joined Lettuce: 2004

What I love about my job: Being able to give people happiness through food. I also really like the work environment around me.

After a busy day, I like to: Come home to relax and spend time with my family.

Favorite guilty pleasure: The linguine with shrimp at Antico Posto! Favorite drink is Weekend and Amalfi.

My mentors and how they helped me: The people who were with me in the development of my career always believed in me and motivated me to be able to do what I imagined, they were always giving me motivation not to give up. Lindsay and Tony (at Antico Posto) are part of me being where I am now.

If you want a restaurant career: You need a lot of dedication and discipline since it is a very difficult, demanding, and busy job.

Dion Daniels

General Manager

Joined Lettuce: 2013

My first Lettuce job: Big Bowl on Ohio and Rush street.

First job ever: Cashier/drive-through for KFC.

What I love about my job: I love the impact that I have when creating memorable experiences for guests. This industry unites so many people through food and service, and being able to make people happy through the great service I provide makes me happy!

After a busy day, I like to: Have a glass of wine or Miller High Life, unwind and reflect on the day.

My favorite guilty pleasure food or drink: Popeyes chicken tenders are my absolute life meal. For a snack I love mixing Flamin' Hot Doritos with white cheddar popcorn. It is very dangerous. Yum!

My mentors and how they helped me: The best advice I've gotten over the years, is to be as consistent as possible. Whether that's with the service provided, attitude toward any situation, or decisions made.

If you want a restaurant career: Make sure you are passionate about hospitality. That will always drive you no matter what.

Erica Brotherton

Mobile App Developer

Joined Lettuce: 2023

My first Lettuce job: Mobile developer working on the LettuceEats app.

First job ever: Working in a nursing home kitchen, helping prepare the dinner trays.

What I love about my job: After having spent time serving, bartending and then moving into the back of house after culinary school, I decided to learn how to code. I love that I’m back working within hospitality – it’s a completely different vantage point working on improving the guest experience through an app. I love the new challenges!

My favorite guilty pleasure food or drink: My favorite drink is a French 75, and ever since I was a kid I’ve loved a good cinnamon roll.

If you want a restaurant career: Each challenge you face in this industry gives you valuable skills that will set you apart from others throughout your career. Learn all you can!

Samuel Martinez

Line Cook

Joined Lettuce: 1988

My first Lettuce job: Everest prep cook in 1988.

What I love about my job: The opportunity to always improve and learn different skills, and the camaraderie of our team.

After a busy day, I really like to: Reflect on the shift and look at the next day to share with the team things that we can do better.

Favorite guilty pleasure food or drink: Baeckeoffe (Alsatian dish with striped bass instead of meat) - an Everest favorite!

If you want a restaurant career: Work in the industry before you go to school.

Jennifer gaydeski

Training Coordinator

Joined Lettuce: 2021

First job ever: Cashier at Backyard Burgers (I was 14 years old).

What I love about my job: I love that every day presents new challenges. There is always a problem to be solved or a way to improve what we are already doing. This keeps me excited about work and feeling like I can make a difference.

After a busy shift, I really like to: Cook dinner with my husband, play in my garden, and spend time with our St. Bernard and Frenchie.

Favorite guilty pleasure food or drink: Anyone who knows me knows I love a good bourbon!

My mentors & how they helped me: My mentor taught me how to choose my battles and be tactful in how I communicate my point of view.

If you want a restaurant career: Start at the bottom and master every role in the restaurant. This strategy will make you a well-rounded leader.

Andre Foster

Dishwasher

Joined Lettuce: 2018

What I love about my job: I work with great people and I am learning the ins and outs of the industry.

After a busy day, I like to: Relax and soak my feet.

Favorite guilty pleasure food or drink: Biscuits and cheese grits with an ice cold Diet Coke.

My mentors & how they helped me: They let me know when I am doing a good job, and give me advice on what I need to get better at.

If you want a restaurant career: Be open, honest, respectful, hardworking and dependable. That is the key to success.