Front of House Utility Runner | Part-Time | McCormick Place Convention Center

Oak View Group•Chicago, IL

3d•$28

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 Reporting to the Food & Beverage Manager, the Front of House Utility Runner positions 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 December 31, 2025. About the Venue McCormick Place Convention Center located in downtown Chicago is the largest and most flexible convention center in North America. With over 2.6 million square feet of exhibition space, the campus proudly hosts some of the world’s largest and most prestigious conventions, meetings, and trade shows, welcoming approximately 3 million visitors to Chicago every year.

Requirements

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
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
Must be able to Stand for minimum of: 5 hours
Must be able to Lift 50 pounds
Must be able to Push 50 pounds
Ability to move heavy (200+ pounds) wheeled carts.
While performing the duties of this job, one must have the physical ability to maneuver around McCormick Place at times.
The employee may be regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move a minimum of 25 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.

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
Busser Setup front of house beverage areas and stock
Properly stock all cutlery, napkins, condiments
Clean all tables/chairs/counters/rails and glass areas within area of responsibility
Sweep all areas of carpet and floors
Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor