2026 Summer Internship Program at USHG

Looking for a summer internship that’s 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 City’s most iconic restaurants to working alongside industry leaders, you’ll 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 you're 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 video's 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 careers@ushg.com.

Application Questions:

1. At USHG, delivering Enlightened Hospitality is at the heart of everything we do. Please share a special dining experience you’ve had (as a guest or a host). What made it special?
2. Imagine you are tasked with hiring this year’s 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 intern’s own cost.

 

Putting Enlightened Hospitality into Practice

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

• We play to win with humble swagger. Hospitality is a team sport where everyone deserves an opportunity to thrive and belong
• Turn over the rocks and always be connecting dots to build uplifting experiences and relationships
• Center the salt shaker with an unwavering commitment to excellence and the values that matter most
• Write a great next chapter. The road to success is paved with mistakes well-handled
• Bring a charitable assumption and err on the side of generosity
• Leave our campsite better than we found it; always responsible for the impact of our wake