Restaurant Management Internship

Hillstone Restaurant Group — Summer 2026 Internship

Are you passionate about restaurants, leadership, and creating unforgettable hospitality experiences? Hillstone Restaurant Group invites rising seniors to join our Summer 2026 Internship Program. This internship is a unique opportunity to dive into the world of upscale dining and restaurant management.

What to Expect
Our internship follows an apprentice-style model, giving you hands-on exposure to every part of restaurant operations. You’ll rotate through key staff-level roles to build a strong foundation in service and daily operations, while also shadowing managers to understand higher-level responsibilities.

This immersive experience is designed to help you see what it’s like to be a leader at Hillstone — and to prepare you for a potential full-time Management role after graduation.

Details

Duration: Summer 2026

Placement: Interns are placed based on best fit across our restaurants nationwide (relocation flexibility required).

Compensation: Average of $1,000/week, with variation depending on location.

Experience: Prior restaurant experience is helpful but not required — passion, curiosity, and a strong work ethic are what we value most.

Why Hillstone?
Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately held collection of some of the most respected restaurants in the country, known for exceptional hospitality, high standards, and strong culture. Our family of restaurants includes: Houston’s, Hillstone, R+D Kitchen, Bandera, East Hampton Grill, South Beverly Grill, Honor Bar, Palm Beach Grill, and White House Tavern.

Learn more at www.hillstone.com or check out our feature in Bon Appétit.