Front of House Utility Runner - Chicago, Illinois, United States
2 days ago

Job description
Oak View Group
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, the Front of House Utility(Runner) position will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high-volume environment by providing support to the restaurant staff at McCormick Place Convention Center.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $28.01 (per CBA).
Benefits as per the union agreement.
This position will remain open until April 17, 2026.
About the Venue
McCormick Place Convention Center, the largest and most versatile convention facility on the continent. Located along Chicago's stunning lakefront and minutes from downtown, our facility offers over 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. McCormick Place, consisting of four state of the art buildings, is perfect for conferences, trade shows, corporate events, and exhibitions of any size. With top tier amenities, cutting-edge infrastructure, and views of Chicago's skyline, McCormick Place delivers a world-class event experience.
Responsibilities
Major Responsibilities:
Runner/Restocker
- Pick up and transport of Hot/Cold food products from warehouse to designated restaurant locations.
- Setting tables and chairs, moving concession carts and helping stock carts with paper and food products
- Store all equipment in proper storage areas.
- Stock and Restock food shelves and coolers and ensure accuracy of items placed and labels facing forward
- Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Educational Requirement
- Must have a High School Diploma/GED
- Must have sufficient math ability to accurately add, subtract, divide, multiply and perform other basic business math calculations and pass basic math skills test.
- Must speak, be able to read and understand English well enough to converse with customers,
- supervisor's and employees
- Understand written and oral direction and communicate effectively with others.
Skills and Abilities
- Must possess good organizational skills
- Must have ability to follow directions and effectively perform the work
- Ability to work closely with others
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, sense of urgency
- Must have a pleasant personality and adhere to Uniform Standards policy
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to work various shifts and hours to include holidays and weekends
- Ability to take tasks that are not clearly defined and appropriately define problem, propose and implement solutions
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- No certifications are required.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference
At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis ("protected class") including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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