Lettuce Corporate Summer Internship - Architecture

Location US-IL-Chicago
ID 2025-1745
Category
Internship
Position Type
Intern
Location
Lettuce Corporate
Salary Range
USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

Overview

SUMMER 2026: Architecture Corporate Internship

Please submit your current design portfolio with a secure digital link along with your resume.


Join the Lettuce Summer Internship program as a Corporate Intern! The 2026 program will start May 26th and conclude with the Intern Expo on August 4th.    

 

As a Lettuce Corporate Intern, you will:

  • Work with the Architecture team at our Corporate office
  • Attend weekly educational meetings each Tuesday to hear Lettuce industry experts cover topics such as restaurant financials, menu creation, marketing and more 
  • Work Lettuce-sponsored events including the Windy City Smokeout festival
  • Participate in a group project to be presented at a live expo in Chicago

Requirements: 

  • Currently junior year (or higher) of college/university studying Architecture
  • Availability to work all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026)
  • Ability to commute to the Lettuce Corporate office on Chicago’s far northside

 

TO ALL CHICAGO-BASED INTERNS: Please be aware that working all four days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026) are mandatory. Interns in other markets with interest in working this event, may do so with prior approval from partners and/or general managers. All interns will be responsible for any travel and/or accommodations needed during the Windy City Smokeout festival.


Interns are responsible for their own housing and transportation.

Please email resumes@lettuce.com with any questions.


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

 

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and complete weekly seminars, management checklists, management feedback, summer festivals (e.g., Windy City Smokeout for Chicago area interns), restaurant concept project, Intern Expo, group events and other program activities
  • Assist in and perform a variety of architecture team functions including but not limited to creating schematic designs, floor plan layouts and architectural renderings; preparation of preliminary architectural reports, schematic design; field verification; proficient use of MS Word, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp to create 2D and 3D drawing and modeling and generate renderings and presentations
  • Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
  • Work a variety of days and shifts including weekends and nights
  • Effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
  • Multitask calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
  • Ability to move and lift up to 10 pounds, frequently move and/or lift up to 25 pounds, and occasionally move and/or lift up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to sit or stand for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces

Qualifications

  • Experienced with AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator and SketchUp
  • Currently junior year (or higher) of college/university studying Architecture
  • Availability to work all days of the Windy City Smokeout festival (July 9-12, 2026)
  • Ability to commute to the Lettuce Corporate office on Chicago’s far northside

Salary Range

USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

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