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Careers

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.

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All applicants must have the following qualifications to be considered:

Required: At least one full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program

Any experience with Italian or French cuisine is a big plus!

Internships are paid and will run for 10-16 weeks, extensions of that time period are at the sole discretion of the Chef and General Manager

Interns will be placed in a concept and hourly role that correlates with their skill level.

The goal of a culinary internship will be to provide practical culinary experience in a Lettuce kitchen.

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Other Programs Available

Summer Internships

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 26 through August 4, 2026. 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.
Learn More About the Summer Internship Program

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.
Learn More About the Fall Program