Kitchen Facility Designer / Space Planner West Loop Chicago, IL Are you passionate about designing functional, highu2011energy restaurant spaces? Weu2019re seeking a Kitchen Facility Designer / Space Planner to join a large, wellu2011known corporation and play a hands-on role in shaping both new restaurant builds and remodels across an exciting portfolio of projects. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys thinking through how people move, work, and interact within a spaceu2014and turning those insights into smart, efficient, and code-compliant designs. What Youu2019ll Be Doing + Support new construction and remodel restaurant projects from planning through execution + Analyze customer and employee traffic flow to maximize efficiency and enhance the overall restaurant experience + Plan and adjust equipment placement and layouts to improve functionality + Redline and update floor plans, elevations, sections, and details in AutoCAD + Review shop drawings and coordinate with vendors and suppliers + Ensure designs comply with ADA guidelines and applicable codes + Contribute to architectural detailing and space planning + Lay out kitchen equipment, plumbing, utilities, and order stations throughout the restaurant footprint What Weu2019re Looking For + Experience producing construction documents, elevations, sections, and details in AutoCAD + Strong background in markups and redlining drawings + Exposure to commercial, retail, or restaurant projects (restaurant experience is a plus, not required) + Interest or experience in kitchen design is a bonus + Proficiency in AutoCAD; Bluebeam experience is a plus Why Youu2019ll Love This Role + Work on real, high-visibility restaurant projects + Be part of a creative, collaborative team in Chicagou2019s West Loop + Gain exposure to the full lifecycle of restaurant designu2014from planning to build-out + Blend technical design skills with real-world operational impact Job Type & Location This is a Permanent position based out of Chicago, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $24.00 - $31.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Apr 28, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: + Hiring diverse talent + Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection + Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes + Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, weu2019ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APACu2014with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at .
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Kitchen Facility Designer