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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.

Other Programs Available

Culinary Externships

Culinary Externships are available throughout the year at many Lettuce Entertain You locations. Whether you are looking for practical kitchen experience or are looking for educational credit, Lettuce has ongoing culinary educational positions for you! Please reach out to resumes@lettuce.com with your interest and any questions.

FALL INTERNSHIPS

We also offer Fall Internship opportunities. We will begin accepting applications in Summer 2025 and will close the application Mid September 2025. If you have any questions please reach out to resumes@lettuce.com and consider joining the Talent Community to stay in the know.

Meet Our Intern Grads

Advancing from intern to employee

"Family"

Nour Ishaq

Nour Ishaq

Intern Class 2009, Staff Accountant at the Corporate Office

"Dynamic"

Hafiz Khan

Hafiz Khan

Intern Grad- General Manager, Wildfire Oakbrook

"Inspirational"

Grace Terzakis

Grace Terzakis

Intern Class of 2012, Wildfire & Big Bowl Marketing Sales & Social Media Manager

"Rewarding"

steven rosenblum

steven rosenblum

Intern Class of 2013, General Manager at Aba - Miami

CONGRATULATIONS SUMMER INTERN GRADS

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THE LETTUCE INTERN EXPERIENCE

Francia Morales-Diaz

POS Analyst, Corporate Office

THE LETTUCE INTERN EXPERIENCE

Angella Baek

Service Manager, Summer House Santa Monica - Las Vegas

THE LETTUCE INTERN EXPERIENCE

Jessica Elliott

Catering Sales Manager, Ivy Room