Back-of-House Management Intern

Back-of-House Management Intern

RJC Culinary & Hospitality Intern Job Description

Position Title: Culinary & Hospitality Intern
Location: Rome’s Joy Companies – Chicago, IL
Schedule: Approximately 15 hours per week
Position Type: Part-Time Internship
Pay: $16.60/hour
Duration: February 2026 – December 2026

Position Overview

Rome’s Joy Companies is seeking motivated and curious young adults to join our team as Culinary & Hospitality Interns. This internship provides hands-on experience in the food service and hospitality industry while building professional, workplace-ready skills.

Interns will work alongside experienced culinary and hospitality professionals in a supportive, fast-paced environment that values learning, teamwork, and excellence. Interns may be placed at one or more of our locations: Peach’s on 47th (Restaurant), Rome’s Joy Catering, Parkway Social (Event Space & Social Club)

Internship Positions

Back-of-House Management Intern

Works in the kitchen at Peach’s on 47th, supporting daily restaurant culinary operations. Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, cooking, plating, and kitchen organization. Interns follow food safety and sanitation standards, maintain clean and efficient workstations, and support service during peak hours while learning restaurant kitchen leadership, workflow, and quality control.

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain:

• Real-world experience in culinary and hospitality operations
• Exposure to multiple career pathways in food service and hospitality
• Professional skills, including teamwork, communication, time management, and accountability
• Mentorship from industry professionals

Qualifications

• Ages 18–24
• Interest in culinary arts, hospitality, or food service
• Prior experience in serving, customer service, or kitchen work preferred
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in behavior and appearance

Schedule Expectations

• Approximately 15 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments
• May include afternoons, evenings, and weekends

About Rome’s Joy Companies

Founded in 2000 by Chef Rome, Rome’s Joy Companies is a diverse hospitality and cultural enterprise rooted in Chicago’s Bronzeville community. Our portfolio includes Peach’s on 47th, Rome’s Joy Catering, University of Chicago concession locations, RJC Sausage, Parkway Social, Blanc Fine Arts Gallery, and Rome and a Day Productions (501(c)(3)).

Rome’s Joy Companies has partnered with Bon Appétit Management Company to launch BAMJoy, which will lead food service operations at the Obama Presidential Center opening in Spring 2026. This partnership blends deep community roots with world-class hospitality to create a dining experience reflecting the culture, history, and future of Chicago’s South Side.