Lucas Magnini

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Lucas Magnini (BA '12)

"The School's facilities, clubs, networking power, Big Ten atmosphere, 'small school' feel within a very large university, experienced professors, hundreds of successful alumni - all are truly things that cannot be found anywhere else."

Company Information

Company: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc.
Company Description: Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, Inc. (LEYE) is a premier full-service restaurant company based in Chicago, Illinois. Richard Melman, LEYE’s chairman and founder, has been among the industry leaders in developing cutting edge concepts and culinary icons since the first Lettuce restaurant opened in 1971. LEYE remains one of the most influential and innovative restaurant companies in the United States. We are a culinary-driven company that rewards entrepreneurial spirit as well as creativity, drive and passion for our industry. In fact, LEYE was named one of the “Best Places to Work in Chicago” and #1 in employee satisfaction by Chicago magazine (Oct. 2004). Richard Melman describes LEYE in this way: “The key to our success is simple: it is our ability to hire the right people, train and develop them properly, and then keep them happy. How we accomplish this is what I believe sets us apart – we recognize that growth and development is a process that never ends, that relationships need constant nurturing, and that improvement is always possible.” LEYE’s highly acclaimed concepts vary in cuisine and ambience, ranging from revolutionary quick-service Asian to elegant five-star fine dining. With 60+ locations in Chicago, IL; Minneapolis, MN; Las Vegas, NV: Scottsdale, AZ; Atlanta, GA; and the Washington DC metro area, LEYE is committed to finding the next generation of talented leaders who share in our progressive vision! www.leye.com EOE Positions available: Internships, Entry-level Restaurant Management
Website: www.leye.com

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