RUNNER - Frontwave Arena

Compass Group • Oceanside, CA

10d • $17 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

The Premium Runner is responsible for timely, accurate delivery of food and beverage from the kitchen/pantry to assigned suites and in-seat guests. This role supports event set-up, service, and breakdown, maintains sanitation standards, and helps ensure an exceptional premium guest experience.

Requirements

• Service-oriented with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong time management; able to prioritize multiple runs in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of menu items and ingredients; willing to learn rotating/seasonal offerings.
• Comfort with basic technology (radios, tablets) and familiarity with POS/ticket systems (training provided).
• Attention to detail for counts, labels, temperatures, and presentation standards.
• Ability to adapt to changing event needs and guest requests professionally.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Food Handler Card (CA).
• Must possess or be able to obtain California Responsible Beverage Service (RBS) permit.
• Stand/walk for extended periods (6–10 hours); frequent pushing/pulling carts and climbing stairs/elevators.
• Lift and carry up to 40 lbs frequently; push/pull up to 100 lbs on wheeled carts with assistance.

Nice To Haves

• Prior hospitality/restaurant, catering, stadium/arena, runner, expediter, or barback experience.
• Basic inventory/stocking experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Pick up food and beverage from kitchen/pantry and deliver to suites and in-seat guests with urgency and accuracy.
• Verify order contents against BEOs/POS tickets; communicate substitutions or delays to suite server/host.
• Maintain product integrity (temps, garnishes, presentation) and follow food safety/sanitation guidelines at all times.
• Execute suite, pantry, and service area set-up/breakdown per standards and within timelines.
• Maintain clean, organized prep, service, and back-of-house areas; manage trash/compost/recycling as assigned.
• Replenish disposables, condiments, ice, and smallwares; restock during service and post-event.
• Complete post-event inventories, transfers, and basic product counts; report variances.
• Operate and care for equipment properly (carts, warmers, hot boxes, ice wells, radios).
• Follow responsible alcohol service policies; escalate concerns to leadership.
• Adhere to appearance/uniform standards; act with professionalism and a strong sense of urgency.
• Provide proactive support to teammates and assist with other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Instapay (early access to your wages) and high interest savings both through the EVEN app
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Program
• Discount Marketplace
• Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed