Security Staff
Company
Gus' Sip & Dip (1262)
Location
Chicago, IL
Job Type
Part-time
Salary
20–22 an hour
Posted
6 days ago
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Job Description
We're hiring people to join our team as SECURITYSTAFF!
Candidates must complete the Basset Certification Training no later than 30th day of employment.Completion of the Illinois PERC: The 20-Hour Basic Security Officer Training Program a plus.
A Few of Our SecurityBenefits:
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)
Gus' Sip & Dip is a classic neighborhood tavern from award-winning Beverage Director Kevin Beary, featuring more than 30 familiar cocktails made with carefully selected spirits with an assortment of elevated classic tavern food favorites by Lettuce Chef Partner Bob Brosky.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
SECURITY STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
Security Staff are responsible for maintaining the safety of guests and employees, carding guests, escorting disruptive guests from the restaurant and monitoring restaurant crowds.
Essential Functions
• Maintain safety of guests and employees and card guests entering the restaurant
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able 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 stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Follow carding/identification guidelines, according to state and restaurant specifications
• Determine accurate wait times and communicate to Managers and Hosts
• Organize lines outside of the restaurant and cordially inform guests of any wait time
• Immediately communicate any issues with questionable guest behavior, lines, wait times, special needs, etc. to Management
• Serve as backup to Management with handling any guest issues, disruptive or unruly guests
• Maintain an accurate head count of guests who enter the facility
• Ensure that all pathways and fire exits are clear at all times
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including radio equipment
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed
Candidates must complete the Basset Certification Training no later than 30th day of employment.Completion of the Illinois PERC: The 20-Hour Basic Security Officer Training Program a plus.
A Few of Our SecurityBenefits:
• Restaurant Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a Commitment to Mental Health & Wellness
• Paid Vacation for Qualifying Employees
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life, Accident Protection & Critical Illness Insurance
• Domestic Partner Benefits
• 401(k)
Gus' Sip & Dip is a classic neighborhood tavern from award-winning Beverage Director Kevin Beary, featuring more than 30 familiar cocktails made with carefully selected spirits with an assortment of elevated classic tavern food favorites by Lettuce Chef Partner Bob Brosky.
Caring. Creative. Careers.
Join the Lettuce Entertain You team! Our 100+ restaurants are nationally recognized for great food and service and as great places to work. We hire and care deeply for people with creativity, passion and the drive to be the best. And we reward our teams with top notch benefits, career-long training and development and opportunities for growth. If you want a career at a progressive company with a long-standing commitment to people, join our caring and creative team.
EOE. We participate in E-Verify / Participamos en E-Verify
SECURITY STAFF JOB DESCRIPTION
Security Staff are responsible for maintaining the safety of guests and employees, carding guests, escorting disruptive guests from the restaurant and monitoring restaurant crowds.
Essential Functions
• Maintain safety of guests and employees and card guests entering the restaurant
• Available to work a variety of hours, days and shifts, including weekends
• Safely and effectively use and operate all necessary tools and equipment
• Ability to effectively communicate in order to perform and follow job requirements in written and spoken direction
• Ability to multi-task calmly and effectively in a busy, stressful environment
• Work in a confined, crowded space of variable noise and temperature levels
• Able 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 stand and walk for an entire shift and move safely through all areas of the restaurant, which may include stairs, uneven or slick surfaces
Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Ensure the overall guest experience exceeds expectations and anticipate guests' needs
• Use tact and good judgement when dealing with guest challenges and respond to guest needs with patience and courtesy
• Follow carding/identification guidelines, according to state and restaurant specifications
• Determine accurate wait times and communicate to Managers and Hosts
• Organize lines outside of the restaurant and cordially inform guests of any wait time
• Immediately communicate any issues with questionable guest behavior, lines, wait times, special needs, etc. to Management
• Serve as backup to Management with handling any guest issues, disruptive or unruly guests
• Maintain an accurate head count of guests who enter the facility
• Ensure that all pathways and fire exits are clear at all times
• Proficiency in the use and operation of all necessary tools and equipment, including radio equipment
• Comply with all safety and sanitation guidelines and procedures
• Follow all rules, policies, procedures and conditions of employment, including those outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Get along well with others and be a team player
• Other duties will be assigned as needed
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the federal minimum wage for cleaning staff jobs in the United States as of 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor sets the federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour for cleaning staff positions as of January 1, 2026. Employers must pay 1.5 times the regular rate for all hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Twenty-seven states enforce higher minimums including $16.50 per hour in Washington state effective January 1, 2026.
How many hours per week and what leave benefits apply to cleaning staff under federal law in 2026?
The U.S. Department of Labor requires cleaning staff to receive overtime pay after 40 hours in a workweek as of 2026. Full-time employees qualify for up to 12 weeks of unpaid Family and Medical Leave after 12 months of employment and 1,250 hours worked. No federal paid sick leave mandate exists but 14 states require at least 40 hours of paid sick leave annually starting January 1, 2026.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in the United States?
The U.S. Department of Labor lists no formal education requirement for cleaning staff positions as of 2026. Most employers accept applicants with a high school diploma or equivalent and 0-6 months of prior experience. Background checks are mandatory for 78 percent of janitorial contracts under federal facility standards.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs through official U.S. government channels in 2026?
Applicants must submit Form I-9 employment eligibility verification and a valid Social Security card to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as of 2026. A state-issued photo ID and proof of address dated within 30 days are also required for most federal contractor positions. No application fee is permitted under DOL rules.
