Airport Lounge Utility

Airport Lounge Utility

Utility Job Description: The work of Airport Lounge Utility includes performing full range of back-of-house cleaning duties and responsibilities in support of Company operations. Restocks bar and kitchen supplies including chaffing dishes, crock pots, trays, coffee, cups, glasses, etc. in all service areas and other work areas so that health standards are met. Cleans dishware and operates dishwashing machine. Cleans breakrooms/kitchens. Disinfects sinks, countertops, tables, chairs, refrigerators, etc. Assists with cleaning of all lounge areas. Assists with food preparation, including cutting fruit for bar program, when needed. Assists with bussing and cleaning of tables when needed. Empties wastebaskets and recyclables and transports to disposal area. Helps with deliveries by loading and unloading products following the FIFO method.

• Passes and obtains food handler certification and maintains current city and state approved badges and permits, as applicable.
• Adheres to all local and state health department and other state agency regulations.
• Assist with the removal of trash throughout lounge, taking to designated disposal areas.

Job Requirements

• Ability to successfully pass airport authority security background check.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 or 21 years of age as applicable by law.
• Must be able to handle multiple tasks and possess verbal communication skills necessary to communicate with customers, passengers, and co-workers.
• Able to work rotating shifts including weekends (i.e. Friday, Saturday and Sunday), holidays and days off.
• Able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.

Essential Job Functions

• Ability to cooperate with peers, customers, and supervisors of diverse nature who may hold divergent views.
• Pass and maintain all necessary licenses and certifications as applicable by law.
• Must be able to stand during entire scheduled shift.
• Ability to handle the stress of a fast-paced work shift up to ten (10) hours.
• Ability to read and interpret basic documents and comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and group settings to passengers, customers, and other team members of the Company.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide using whole numbers.
• Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to bend, climb up/down, crouch, hear, kneel, reach, speak, stand, turn, twist, walk.
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, 40 inches high without the aid of another person.
• Must be able to push and/or pull 120 pounds with the assistance of a wheeled cart.
• Ability to perform tasks safely and according to established procedures to prevent personal injury, injury to others and avoid damage to the environment, facilities, and equipment.
• Ability to follow all lawful safety and health regulations.
• Personal appearance and grooming will present a favorable corporate and customer image.
• Must be able to pass and obtain security background check and clearance to work in airport environment.
• Report to work on a regular and timely basis.

About the Company

Hyde Park Hospitality (HPH) is a young—but dynamic and fast-growing—company built on deep roots in the food business. HPH earned Crain’s Fast 50 Award in 2026 for being one (ranked 30th) of the fifty fastest growing businesses in the Chicago-area! We provide services ranging from airport concessions, management staffing, brand licensing, to contracted food and facilities management. With a 75% diverse senior management team, HPH values diversity and welcomes everyone with necessary qualifications and experience, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected status, to apply. Learn more about us at hph-us.com.