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Restaurant Manager Intern

Hillstone Restaurant Group

Winter Park, FLOn Site

Original Job Summary

About the Restaurant Manager Intern Role

The Restaurant Manager Intern position at Hillstone Restaurant Group is designed for rising seniors interested in a career in restaurant or culinary management. Interns learn the business as a whole with a focus on daily operations and service.

Role Responsibilities

  • Apprentice in staff-level roles.
  • Learn management functions such as hiring, training, and coaching.
  • Gain experience in inventory management and P&L oversight.
  • Placement based on fit across 40 properties nationwide.

Internship Details

This internship is a summer 2026 placement with placements in various locations, with a strong focus on East Hampton, NY and Aspen, CO. Compensation averages between $1,000 and $2,000 per week and may vary by location.

About Hillstone Restaurant Group

Hillstone Restaurant Group is a privately-held collection of upscale restaurants with over 45 locations in vibrant cities. Notable names include Hillstone, R+D Kitchen, Bandera, East Hampton Grill, and others. To learn more, visit hillstone.com and read their profile in Bon Appetit magazine.

Key skills/competency

  • restaurant management
  • culinary
  • operations
  • service
  • hiring
  • training
  • coaching
  • inventory management
  • P&L
  • hospitality

How to Get Hired at Hillstone Restaurant Group

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Research Hillstone Restaurant Group: Understand their upscale dining and hospitality culture.
  • Customize your resume: Highlight restaurant or culinary experience.
  • Prepare your cover letter: Focus on operations and leadership skills.
  • Practice interview techniques: Emphasize teamwork and learning mindset.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review restaurant operations software.
Study inventory and P&L basics.
Understand hiring and training systems.
Familiarize with point-of-sale tools.

Behavioral Questions

Describe a challenging team experience.
Explain handling customer service pressure.
Discuss working in a fast-paced restaurant.
Share leadership examples with practical outcomes.