Looking for an internship that allows you to gain valuable, hands-on experience in the restaurant industry?
Pappas Restaurants is one of the largest privately owned restaurant companies in the United States. As a family-run and operated business, our core values are deeply ingrained, having been passed down from generation to generation. We are focused on innovation, attention to detail, and quality in everything we do. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, we proudly operate 90+ restaurants in Texas and seven other states. Our concepts include On The Border, Dot Coffee Shop, Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen, Pappasito’s Cantina, Pappas Bar-B-Q, Pappas Burger, Pappas Seafood House, Pappas Delta Blues Smokehouse, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, Little’s Oyster Bar and Yiayia’s.
Overview
Join Pappas Restaurants and immerse yourself in our renowned Restaurant Management College Internship Program. Experience the depth and structure of our comprehensive internship, where you’ll rotate through various roles within the restaurant, including direct engagement with leadership. Over 10 weeks, delve into the intricacies of successful restaurant operations and witness firsthand how our mission drives every aspect of our work. Explore the dynamics of our teams and their collaborative efforts to deliver exceptional guest experiences. Gain insight into shift setup, transition, and closure procedures, and observe performance management strategies in action, all aimed at enhancing the guest experience through our dedicated staff.
Apply now for a rewarding career in restaurant management with one of the nation’s top companies!
Requirements
- Must be a college junior or senior during the internship
- Must provide a letter of recommendation from a Professor
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree (any field; preferably Hospitality, Business, or Communications), or an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts or related field.
- Restaurant Experience required
Benefits
- $300 Employee Gift Card to use at any Pappas Restaurants
- Enjoy a complimentary meal each scheduled shift
- Competitive Pay
- Flexible Full Time Schedule
- Dynamic Work Environment
Deadline
Applications for our Summer 2027 program will be accepted through April 30th, 2027.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done that will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing an undue hardship on the Company. Please contact teamresource@pappasrestaurants.com for assistance completing any forms or to participate in the application process.
This job posting contains some general information about what it is like to work at Pappas Restaurants and is not a complete job description. Pappas Team Members perform a number of different tasks every day, and this posting does not list all of the essential functions of the job.
Pappas Restaurants is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
