Culinary & Hospitality Internship (Shift Lead) - New Store Opening!

Turn your coursework into real-world career experience with a new store launch. Are you a hospitality, culinary, or tech school student looking to build your resume with hands-on management training? We are seeking driven, high-energy students to join our James Island opening team as Shift Leader Interns. This is a unique opportunity to receive comprehensive paid training and gain real-life experience opening a brand-new restaurant from the ground up for Life's Food, a premier franchisee. This role bridges the gap between the classroom and the industry, giving you practical experience in high-volume food service, team leadership, and business operations while offering flexible scheduling to work around your classes. Best of all, successful interns have a clear path to step right into an Assistant Manager role across our territory upon graduation—giving you a job in hand and even more paid management training as you launch your career.The Compensation & PerksPay Potential: $16.50 - $18.00/hr base pay + daily tips + weekly bonuses!Sign-On Bonus: $150 stay incentive for joining our opening team.Job In Hand Opportunities After Graduation: Seamlessly transition into an Assistant Manager position across our NC, SC, & TN territory when you finish school, complete with advanced paid training and immediate career placement.Get Paid Faster: Access your wages instantly with DailyPay.Free Food: A free, delicious Five Guys meal every single shift.Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, vision, & 2 weeks PTO (after 90 days).Future Security: 401(k) with up to 3% company match (after 1 year).Time Off: Thanksgiving & Christmas off to recharge.Paid Training & Growth: Fully paid training programs designed to fast-track your leadership skills and provide documented experience for your portfolio or resume.What You'll Learn & ExecuteNew Store Operations: Gain invaluable, hands-on experience executing a new store opening (NSO) for a premier franchisee, learning what it takes to successfully launch and scale a new restaurant location.Operational Leadership: Oversee the floor during your shift, mastering high-volume food production, prep stations, and inventory management with culinary precision.Team Management: Learn vital HR and leadership skills. Motivate, coach, and train the crew to hit operational goals while keeping the energy high.Hospitality Excellence: Protect the brand by ensuring 100% customer satisfaction, top-tier food safety/quality standards, and a spotless, health-inspection-ready store.What You NeedAcademic Drive: Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a hospitality management, culinary arts, or related tech school program.The Hustle: Quick decision-making skills, basic math/computer skills, and the physical ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 50 lbs.Experience: Foundational knowledge of food service or retail is preferred; a passion for the hospitality industry is required.Availability: Open availability from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, including weekends. (We actively customize schedules to accommodate your class and exam schedules!)Age Requirement: Must be 18+ and out of high school (due to hours and leadership duties).The Details

Location: 1739 Maybank Hwy, Charleston, SC 29412Role: Culinary & Hospitality Management Intern (Shift Lead) - COMING SOONJob Types: Full-time, Part-time, Internship, Day shift, 8-hour shiftsBenefits Include: Flexible student schedules, Paid training, Employee discount, Referral programJoin the Life's Food Family!

This store is part of Life's Food, a fun, family-owned franchisee rocking across NC, SC, & TN. Learn more at www.lifesfood.net. Ready to apply your hospitality skills in a fast-paced environment and launch a new store with a bang? Apply now to secure your spot on the James Island opening team.