RJC Social Media & Marketing Intern

RJC Culinary & Hospitality Intern Job Description

Position Title: Culinary & Hospitality Intern
Location: Rome’s Joy Companies – Chicago, IL
Schedule: Approximately 15 hours per week
Position Type: Part-Time Internship
Pay: $16.60/hour
Duration: February 2026 – December 2026

Position Overview

Rome’s Joy Companies is seeking motivated and curious young adults to join our team as Culinary & Hospitality Interns. This internship provides hands-on experience in the food service and hospitality industry while building professional, workplace-ready skills.

Interns will work alongside experienced culinary and hospitality professionals in a supportive, fast-paced environment that values learning, teamwork, and excellence. Interns may be placed at one or more of our locations: Peach’s on 47th (Restaurant), Rome’s Joy Catering, Parkway Social (Event Space & Social Club)

Social Media & Marketing Intern

Supports Rome’s Joy Companies’ digital presence across all Rome’s Joy Companies. Interns assist with creating and capturing social media content, posting and scheduling content, promoting daily service, specials, events, and member programming, and engaging with online audiences. Interns work closely with managers and team members to help tell the RJC story, strengthen brand visibility, and support marketing initiatives while learning real-world social media and hospitality marketing skills.

Learning Opportunities

Interns will gain:

• Real-world experience in culinary and hospitality operations
• Exposure to multiple career pathways in food service and hospitality
• Professional skills, including teamwork, communication, time management, and accountability
• Mentorship from industry professionals

Qualifications

• Ages 18–24
• Interest in culinary arts, hospitality, or food service
• Prior experience in serving, customer service, or kitchen work preferred
• Willingness to learn, take direction, and work as part of a team
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in behavior and appearance

Schedule Expectations

• Approximately 15 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling to accommodate school commitments
• May include afternoons, evenings, and weekends

About Rome’s Joy Companies

Founded in 2000 by Chef Rome, Rome’s Joy Companies is a diverse hospitality and cultural enterprise rooted in Chicago’s Bronzeville community. Our portfolio includes Peach’s on 47th, Rome’s Joy Catering, University of Chicago concession locations, RJC Sausage, Parkway Social, Blanc Fine Arts Gallery, and Rome and a Day Productions (501(c)(3)).

Rome’s Joy Companies has partnered with Bon Appétit Management Company to launch BAMJoy, which will lead food service operations at the Obama Presidential Center opening in Spring 2026. This partnership blends deep community roots with world-class hospitality to create a dining experience reflecting the culture, history, and future of Chicago’s South Side.