Lettuce Corporate Summer Internship - Human Resources / HR

Location US-IL-Chicago
ID 2025-1748
Category
Internship
Position Type
Intern
Location
Lettuce Corporate
Salary Range
USD $17.00 - USD $19.00 /Hr.

Overview

SUMMER 2026: Human Resources / HR Corporate Internship


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 HR 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 Human Resources
  • 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!

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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 human resources functions with a focus on one or more HR disciplines (recruiting, compliance, payroll, employee relations, etc.), including but not limited to: supporting various projects, research and initiatives; learning and using HR-related software and websites; receiving, responding to and directing incoming communications; and supporting various administrative functions such as data entry
  • 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
  • Work in a confined, crowded space of variable light, noise and temperature levels
  • Ability to occasionally retrieve and distribute files or office supplies weighing up to 10 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

  • Currently junior year (or higher) of college/university studying Human Resources 
  • 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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