Beverage Runner | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Oak View Group•Tampa, FL

10d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

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 We are looking for dependable and high-energy Beverage Runners to support our bar and concessions teams across multiple arena locations. In this role, you will be responsible for delivering beverages, restocking supplies, and assisting with inventory to ensure smooth and efficient service during events. Your support helps keep service areas fully stocked and running seamlessly, allowing bartenders and servers to focus on providing an outstanding fan experience. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. A strong work ethic and attention to detail are essential, as your efforts directly impact the speed and quality of service our guests receive. This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.00-$17.50 Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline. About the Venue From 2011-2013, Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Amalie Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Requirements

Ability to work as part of a team with all associates, management, and stadium departments
Excellent guest service skills, ability to adhere to Service Standards
Ability to complete all required training sessions
Ability to work accurately, courteously, and with a sense of urgency in a high pressure environment
Ability to follow job procedures and supervisor instructions
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds; ability to pull/push up to 100 pounds
Ability to frequently walk long distances while pulling/pushing a cart, hot box, or speed rack
May be exposed to variable temperatures, including extreme hot and cold depending on the season
May be exposed to large crowds and confined areas
Frequently working in a window-less environment

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively to ensure the overall successful operation of the department
Takes direction from the suites manager or suites supervisor for game day responsibilities
Participates in the pre-game huddles
Supports a hospitable environment by greeting guests throughout the stadium
Verifies and transports hot boxes and speed racks from/to the kitchen and pantry
Distributes food/beverage and other service products from the pantry or kitchen to correct locations
Provides quick and attentive follow up for any delivery errors
Assists with keeping the pantry inventory in order
Assists with keeping the pantry clean throughout the day
Retrieves service ware from suites for return to the kitchen throughout the day as directed
Completes opening and closing side work as assigned
Assists with the breakdown of assigned locations at the end of the event
Thoroughly cleans and assists with the breakdown of the pantry at the end of the day
Checks out with the pantry supervisor and/or lead runner at the end of the day
Performs other duties as assigned
Serves as a resource for guest requests, questions, or concerns
Assists with pre-game day preparation as needed