2026 Culinary Intern: Summer
About The Position
The Culinary Intern position at Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is designed to provide the intern with an understanding of all aspect’s culinary management. The intern will gain an understanding of how to manage a restaurant and assist in the creation of various protocols and procedures. Note: Interns that do not submit a resume AND cover letter will not be considered for this opportunity. Please answer the following questions in your cover letter when submitting your application. This internship involves learning everything from menu development to workflow analysis to sustainability. Which area are you most excited to explore, and why? What experiences, whether professional, academic, or personal, have shaped your interest in culinary arts, food systems, or hospitality? This internship includes working with a wide range of people, chefs, vendors, clients, and internal teams. How would you describe your communication and collaboration style in a busy, team-centered environment?
Requirements
- Applicants must show basic knife control and/or have a willingness to learn
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to work in high energy environments
- Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
- Weeknights and weekend availability
- A background check is required
- Must maintain confidentiality of all information
- Current enrollment in Brightwater culinary program highly preferred
Nice To Haves
- Creative Mind preferred
Responsibilities
- Learn the layouts for Eleven restaurants, Tower Bar and all additional internal and external event spaces at Crystal Bridges and the Momentary
- Assist with building a menu and assessing cost
- Learn how to manage a budget
- Learn and analyze employee workflow and kitchen systems
- Learn and assist in the management of inventory
- Learn, analyze overproduction and food waste
- Provide options of sustainability initiatives Crystal Bridges can adopt
- Assist with creation and development of
- Participate in all meetings with clients, vendors and associates
- Interns will be assigned a project by the Executive Chef during their time at Crystal Bridges
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
