Spring Strategy Internship

Job Description

About The Company

The Culinary Edge (TCE) is a creative consulting firm specializing in scalable food and beverage (F&B) concepts. They work with a team of strategists and chefs, focusing on F&B concepting, operations, brand design, menu strategy, and product development. TCE emphasizes an apprenticeship model for its internships, aiming for a rich transfer of knowledge and skills to prepare individuals for careers in the F&B industry.

Job Description: Spring Strategy Internship

This is a four-month, full-time internship offered by The Culinary Edge, structured as an immersive apprenticeship designed to cultivate a deep understanding of scalable food and beverage concepts.

Key Details:
• Job Title: Spring Strategy Internship
• Duration: Mid-January to end of May 2026 (4 months). Dates are flexible based on school schedules.
• Location: The Culinary Edge home office in San Francisco, California (SOMA neighborhood test kitchen). Interns are required to work in-person 4-5 times a week.
• Hours: Approximately 37 hours per week, with flexible hours that may differ week to week. It is not recommended for full-time students.
• Compensation: $20/hour
• Application Deadline: December 11th, 2025

Program Overview:
The internship aims to prepare individuals for a career in food & beverage strategy by exposing them to various aspects of the industry, including F&B concepting, operations, brand design, menu strategy, and product development. Interns are integral members of the Strategy Team, assigned to projects alongside other team members, and follow projects through all phases from creative to development and launch. They contribute to projects at many stages, occasionally managing independent tasks.

Who This Internship Is For:
This position is best suited for:
• Recent university graduates (will graduate in January 2026 or earlier).
• College students taking a gap semester who can be present in San Francisco for the entire duration.
• Anyone looking to build their career in food & beverage creative consulting.
• Applicants should be creative and curious students, recent grads, or career pivoters seeking to understand the ins and outs of the restaurant industry.

Sample Responsibilities:
• Support strategy and culinary teams on client projects, including writing, copyediting, deck building, proofing deliverables, imagery collection, and research.
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions.
• Conduct research on restaurant concepts, industry trends and periodicals, ingredients, plateware, and packaging.
• Capture and disseminate notes for creative ideation sessions and meetings.
• Assist in the creation of client-facing materials for various projects.
• Coordinate reception, hospitality, and meals for client meetings, general guest hospitality, and space management.
• Shop for ingredients, supplies, and materials.

Required Experience and Skills:
• Design-focused with advanced written and visual presentation skills.
• Ability to quickly adapt to new technology or programs.
• Able to manage a heavy workload, prioritize well, and meet deadlines.
• Resourceful, flexible, and able to creatively solve problems.
• Systems and process-oriented.
• Proactive and reliable to fellow team members and managers.
• Impeccable attention to detail and minimal errors.
• Passionate about food, trends, and hospitality.
• Strong sense of agency and accountability.

Minimum Requirements:
• Undergraduate student (junior or senior) or a recent graduate (within the last 12 months).
• Strong working knowledge of Mac, Microsoft Office Suites, and Google Suites.
• Ability to work in-person 4-5 times a week at the San Francisco test kitchen.

How to Apply:
• Email your resume, cover letter, and a writing sample to jobs@theculinaryedge.com.
• The subject line of the email must be: “Spring Strategy Internship Application.”
• Applications without a writing sample will NOT be considered.

Writing Sample Prompt:
Write a ~250-word review for the Eater blog about your favorite restaurant. Include the restaurant’s name, location, why it’s your favorite, must-have menu items, and any unique facts readers should know. Do not precede the review with any introduction; just provide the review itself.