1

Lettuce Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Sous Chef

Chicago, IL

$55K - $75K/yr

Lettuce Entertain You's newest Dual Concept Opening Early Fall 2026 at Wolf Point is Hiring Now: SOUS CHEF! Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Sous Chef with 2 years of sous chef ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Lettuce information

See salary details

$6

$16

$29

How much do lettuce jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for lettuce in the United States is $16.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $9.86 and $19.47 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lettuce Farmer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lettuce Farmer, you need a solid understanding of crop management, soil science, and pest control, typically acquired through agricultural education or hands-on farming experience. Familiarity with irrigation systems, greenhouse technology, and farm management software is often required in modern operations. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are valuable soft skills in this field. These competencies ensure healthy crop yields, efficient farm operations, and the ability to adapt to changing environmental and market conditions.

What is a Lettuce job?

A Lettuce job typically refers to roles in agriculture, farming, or the food service industry related to growing, harvesting, or preparing lettuce. These jobs can include field laborers, greenhouse workers, or kitchen staff in restaurants and salad bars. Responsibilities may involve planting, watering, harvesting, packaging, or preparing lettuce for consumption.

What are lettuce jobs?

Lettuce jobs typically refer to positions involved in the cultivation, harvesting, packaging, and distribution of lettuce. These jobs can include roles such as farm workers, harvesters, packers, quality control inspectors, and supervisors on farms or in agricultural companies specializing in leafy greens. Workers may be responsible for planting, maintaining crops, ensuring produce quality, and preparing lettuce for shipment. The work is usually seasonal and physically demanding, often requiring employees to work outdoors in various weather conditions.

What is the difference between Lettuce vs Spinach?

AspectLettuceSpinach
Required credentialsNo specific certifications neededNo specific certifications needed
Work environmentIndoor/outdoor farms, grocery storesIndoor/outdoor farms, grocery stores
Industry usageFresh produce, salads, restaurantsFresh produce, salads, cooking
Common search intentGrowing, harvesting, nutritional infoGrowing, harvesting, nutritional info

While Lettuce and Spinach are both leafy greens used in salads and cooking, Lettuce is typically grown for its crisp leaves and mild flavor, often used fresh in salads. Spinach has a slightly stronger flavor and is rich in iron and other nutrients. Both share similar growing conditions and are popular in the same industry sectors, but they differ in taste, texture, and culinary uses.

More about Lettuce jobs
What cities are hiring for Lettuce jobs? Cities with the most Lettuce job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Lettuce jobs? The most popular types of Lettuce jobs are:
What states have the most Lettuce jobs? States with the most job openings for Lettuce jobs include:
Infographic showing various Lettuce job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, and 28% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $33,784 per year, or $16.2 per hour.
Catering Sales Manager

$55K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago


Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises rating

7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 42 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

4th of 86 rated restaurants


Job description


RPM Italian is a modern Italian restaurant showcasing housemade pastas, fresh seafood and celebrated Italian classics in a chic downtown setting.


RPM Italian is Hiring Now: CATERING SALES MANAGER!

Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants is looking for a Catering Sales Manager with 2 years of catering sales experience. We reward our teams with benefits, career-long training and growth opportunities.

A Few of Our Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary + Commission Structure
  • Paid Time Off - including Paid Holidays, Personal Days & Vacation
  • 401(k)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Domestic Partner Benefits
  • Restaurant Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Program - focusing on a commitment to mental health & wellness

 

Why Work With Lettuce? 

Lettuce is a culinary-driven restaurant company with a genuine commitment to our people: we welcome unique perspectives and nurture diverse talents at 130+ locations, supported by our Culture of Caring. If you’re ready to be a part of what we do next, then explore your possibilities at Lettuce and apply today!
We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify


  • Manage the restaurant’s catering and events to ensure an exceptional guest and employee experience
  • Develop and maintain a Lettuce client list using various techniques including but not limited to prospecting and cold calls
  • Develop and write catering proposals, contracts and event orders; schedule catering events in online system; respond to client and guest questions; and work toward achieving sales goals
  • Attend tastings and meetings, and collaborate with General Manager and Chef to develop catering menus
  • Cultivate and maintain a list of preferred vendors
  • Assist GM in managing costs, driving sales and growing the business in support of financial goals
  • Partner with GM and management team to interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise and develop all catering team employees as needed
  • Understand and assist as needed with in-house audio visual equipment as needed
  • Model and promote teamwork across all teams
  • Use tact and good judgment when dealing with challenges pertaining to guests, vendors and employees, and respond with patience and courtesy
  • Work a variety of days and shifts (including early mornings, late nights and weekends) at multiple sites with or without overnight travel, as needed
  • Move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds

  • 2+ years of catering sales management experience
  • Skilled in developing guest rapport

USD $55,000.00 - USD $75,000.00 /Yr.

What Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises employees say

Pay

Benefits

Hours and flexibility

Workplace

Get the full story on Breakroom