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Lettuce Culinary Externship

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants
Chicago, IL Intern
POSTED ON 12/16/2025 CLOSED ON 1/14/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lettuce Culinary Externship position at Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants?

CULINARY EXTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Join Lettuce Entertain You as a Culinary Extern to gain practical culinary experience in a Lettuce kitchen! Any experience with French or Italian cuisine is a big plus.

  • Required One full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program
  • This is a paid opportunity, running 10-16 weeks (any extensions are at the sole discretion of the Chef and General Manager)
  • Externs will be placed in a restaurant concept and hourly role that correlates with their skill level


Externs are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Please email mbanovic@lettuce.com with any questions.

Why Work With Lettuce?

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130 locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!

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  • Participate in and complete designated program activities including but not limited to seminars, management feedback and group events
  • Perform essential functions and key responsibilities listed in hourly job description (e.g., host, server, runner, busser, cook, etc.) for the assigned role determined by intern’s supervising manager at designated restaurant location
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights
  • Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
  • Possess one full year of practical experience OR current enrollment in a culinary program


USD $16.00 - USD $20.00 /Yr.

Salary : $20

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