Internship Testimonials

Marissa Miller Joseph
Manager of Public Relations

The internship experience at Lettuce gave me incredible insight into restaurant marketing, management and operations.  I was honored to be able to listen to key operators in the company speak about their expertise and knowledge working in the restaurant industry.  I also enjoyed working with others in the intern group to discuss concepts and ideas that interested us.  Being in marketing, this gave me a chance to give each restaurant concept my marketing recommendations and I am now able to implement these marketing tools in my everyday job.

Paula Nevruz
Special Project Manager at Shaw's Crab House

Looking back on my internship, I realize how much it actually taught me about Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises.  Working as a cook, I saw first hand how important each employee was to the success of the restaurant.  I was able to see, use and learn the operational and training systems that Lettuce is know for.  While in college, I was debating whether to pursue a chef career or management career.  My internship helped me realize that with Lettuce, I could be a manager and still be very involved in the menu and kitchen operations.  One of the highlights of the program was our weekly meetings with some of our founding partners and executive partners.  I was very impressed with the advice, knowledge and time each of the partners gave us. Overall, my internship gave me a great glimpse of the Lettuce Entertain You culture.

Ben Miller
General Manager of Brasserie Jo

Being an intern with the company proved vital to my continuing understanding and appreciation for the Lettuce culture.  The summer acted as a springboard for my soon to be three months of management training.  I certainly felt I had an advantage over other new managers in the company because I had met and listened to some of the high profile partners speak throughout the summer program.  I truly believe the program gave me a foundation which has helped me achieve the success that I have reached within the restaurant business so far.