I enjoyed the experience and mentorship from those around me. Great environment and allowed me to learn more about how risk management works in the restaurant field.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more chances to stay with the company after the internship ended.
Advice
Be prepared and study terms as quickly as possible since cases have to be taken care of as soon as possible.
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Risk Management Intern
June - August 2022 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved the experience and tasks that I did, and the people who cared about my learning and growth.
What I wish was different
I wish there were more positions mentioned that you could intern for.
Advice
Don’t be afraid to intern here, the people are great and understanding with amazing chances to network and connect with other interns.
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Intern
June - August 2021 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I loved how much energy was spent on teaching interns about the energy. I felt like the employees at the company really wanted me to get something valuable out of the experience.
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Virtual Intern
June - August 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Lettuce is very good at making personal connections with each individual student despite the large number of interns they manage. The company culture is incredibly inclusive and kind- Lettuce makes it clear that its employees and guests are its top priority.
What I wish was different
My internship experience was redesigned to be virtual due to COVID. This made it hard to stay engaged and meet with my team members regularly. While I appreciate that Lettuce still decided to hold its internship program, the internship became more of a chore.
Advice
Make sure to distinguish yourself by reaching out directly to the resources they provide for you. The internship team is more than happy to help in any way they can.
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intern
June - August 2020 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked how I learned how to start my own business concept from the ground up
What I wish was different
I wish it was in person
Advice
I would share that creating a business from scratch takes a lot more work than one would think. Make sure to look into all aspects when researching your concept.
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Videography Intern
May - August 2019 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked that it was real, hands-on experience shooting stylized videos used for high level marketing on websites, social media, and more. Learning how to edit in a consistent workflow for multiple different social media platforms was also very helpful & I feel like it took my skillset a step up. The working environment was very positive, open, and I felt I could be myself. The internship program itself is really fun, engaging, and comes with a lot of yummy perks.
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Barista
May 2019 • Oak Brook, IL
What I liked
I loved the environment! Working with great people and seeing different customers everyday was great. My favorite part was forming a relationship with regulars, and when I go home during breaks we catch up.
What I wish was different
N/A
Advice
Making connections is so important and can help you realize how it’s a small world!
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Restaurant Manager Intern
June - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Really professionally laid out program which teaches you a lot in short time.
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
I will certainly recommend advertising this Hospitality internship program ok Joinhandshake. It taught me a lot. Plus they every internships available in a lot of different departments
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Restaurant Management Intern
May - August 2017 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
There were many opportunities to meet people from all different sectors of the company. We had weekly sessions led by different branches. I liked learning the ropes of the kitchen, working at festivals, and being given lots of responsibility.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have been placed at a different type of restaurant.
Advice
Sometimes finding out what you don't like is just as important as figuring out what you do like. Don't be afraid to take on big tasks.
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PR Intern
May - August 2016 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
Very hands on and such a cool internship program. While I worked in the corporate office, I had the chance to interact with other interns from various restaurants in the city. Very immersive.
What I wish was different
Advice
Make up your own projects and proposals. Many interns expect to be told everything to do, but that's not the case. It's up to the intern to bring new initiatives to the table and make their own projects to better their experience and contributions to the company.
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Marketing Analytics Intern
May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
What I wish was different
Advice
Make sure that you communicate with all managers and put forth effort to meet other directors and executives.
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Dining Room Host/Hostess
May - August 2018 • Chicago, IL
What I liked
I liked that it was different from my previous jobs, i liked my colleages were very social and welcimng to me.
What I wish was different
I was only hosting, I wasn't working during the time they had a carry out training, i wished i wouldve been able to work in the carry out area to get some more customer and cash register experience.
Advice
Get comfortable shoes and be prepared to stand allday. Working downtown means the diversity is high and you need to be ready to interact with all kinds of people.
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Restaurant Host/Hostess
May 2018 • Bethesda, MD
What I liked
Very well-organized management and hardworking staff.
What I wish was different
I wish I could have worked there longer.
Advice
Ask many questions and ask them early. Do not be afraid to make mistakes, but when you do, learn from them and do not make them again.
