Overnight Janitorial Staff -- Restaurant Cleaning

About the Role

We’re a professional cleaning company specializing in overnight restaurant cleaning. As we expand to the Chicago area, we’re hiring reliable Overnight Janitorial Staff to perform detailed deep-cleaning work in commercial kitchens and restaurant spaces. This is a hands-on individual contributor role for someone who takes pride in doing thorough work, following procedures, and helping restaurants open clean and ready for service each morning.

Job will begin as part-time and may transition to full-time based on client needs and performance. Locations are downtown Chicago and the surrounding areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform overnight cleaning duties at restaurant and commercial kitchen client locations.
• Clean, scrub, degrease, and sanitize kitchen equipment, floors, walls, drains, stainless steel, restrooms, dining areas, and other assigned spaces.
• Follow company training, cleaning checklists, chemical procedures, mixing ratios, storage protocols, and safe-use methods.
• Use cleaning tools, chemicals, and equipment safely and correctly, including PPE as required.
• Work efficiently to complete assigned scope within the overnight schedule.
• Report supply needs, equipment issues, safety concerns, or incomplete work to the supervisor or manager.
• Maintain a professional, reliable, and team-oriented approach at every client site.

Required Qualifications

• Commercial cleaning experience preferred; restaurant or kitchen cleaning experience is a strong plus.
• Ability to work overnight shifts consistently and arrive on time.
• Physically able to stand, walk, bend, lift, scrub, and handle cleaning equipment for the full shift.
• Comfortable working around grease, food-service equipment, drains, floors, and detailed kitchen cleaning tasks.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions, checklists, and safety procedures.
• Reliable transportation to client locations required.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus, but not required.
• Background check and references required upon hiring.

Competencies

• Reliable, punctual, and consistent.
• Good communication.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in clean, finished work.
• Able to follow instructions, checklists, and safety procedures.
• Team-oriented, professional, and willing to do hands-on cleaning work.

Schedule

• Overnight shift required; exact days and hours vary by client location and cleaning schedule.
• Part-time hours to start, with opportunity to move into full-time as work volume grows.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Bonus opportunities based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement