2026 Summer Internship Program

Looking for a summer internship thats equal parts learning teamwork and unforgettable hospitality Join the Union Square Hospitality Group Summer Internship Program! From gaining hands-on experience in some of New York Citys most iconic restaurants to working alongside industry leaders youll be immersed in a fast-paced people-first environment where no two days are the same.

When You Join USHG :

A summer with USHG will give you a unique peek behind-the-scenes at how we deliver Enlightened Hospitality both to our guests and to each other. By the end of the program we want you to have gained not only real professional experience but to have also discovered new potential career paths within hospitality.

On the application you will have the opportunity to submit your resume as well as the restaurants and department youre interested in. The 2026 Summer Internship Program will be offered in the following restaurants and Home Office departments (list subject to change) :

Restaurant Operations : Ci Siamo Daily Provisions Gramercy Tavern Manhatta (Restaurant) Manhatta (Events) New York Marriott Marquis The View Porchlight The Modern and Union Square Cafe.

Home Office : Beverage Operations Data Analytics Finance Guest Experience Hospitality Quotient Human Resources Talent Training Legal Marketing Real Estate and Technology.

What does a Restaurant Operations Intern do

Interested in learning more about how you can make a difference in our restaurants Hear from our previous interns James and Jose about their summers with our restaurants.

What does a Home Office Intern do

Interested in how our different Home Office departments support our businesses Hear from our previous intern Dominique about her summer at the Home Office.

When You Apply :

On the application you are required to submit both your resume and a video response to two open-ended questions that will give us a better understanding of who you are.

After reviewing the questions below and recording your responses upload the video to YouTube and set the video visibility to Unlisted. Once complete share the link with us by entering the videos URL address into the Links field on the application page. Your total video time to answer both questions should be no longer than 3 minutes.

If you require any special accommodations for this or encounter significant technical difficulties please reach out to

Application Questions :

• At USHG delivering Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. Please share a special dining experience youve had (as a guest or a host). What made it special
• Imagine you are tasked with hiring this years intern class. What are the most important traits that you would look for in an intern candidate and how would you measure their success at the end of the summer

Additional Information :

Internship Duration and Requirements

The 2026 USHG Internship Program begins on June 1st and ends on August 7th . Interns are required to be available to work throughout the duration of the program attend all scheduled events and commit to 32 - 40 hours per week. Please note that the work schedule may vary and could potentially include nights weekends and holidays.

To be eligible for the internship program you must be currently enrolled or graduating in 2026 from an accredited college or university.

Compensation

All USHG internship positions are paid. The rate for all interns is $20 / hour.

Perks

All USHG interns will enjoy a 51% dining discount at all USHG-owned restaurants throughout the internship perfect for exploring our iconic kitchens and tasting your way through the city!

Housing

USHG partners with Educational Housing Services (EHS) a not-for-profit organization that provides safe convenient housing services to thousands of students and interns. Those chosen for the program can log onto the EHS site HERE to complete the form and learn about the housing options they provide students.

If you are not interested in EHS housing we can share other resources that will help you decide the best housing option for you.

Please note that EHS is not affiliated with USHG and ultimately any housing expenses will be at the interns own cost.

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

Integral to our culture at USHG are our six behaviors. Our behaviors guide how we work together.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1