Premium Runner | Part-Time | University of Illinois Athletics

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.

We are seeking enthusiastic and reliable Premium Runners to join our Food & Beverage team at the University of Illinois athletic facilities. Premium Runners play a critical role in delivering a first-class experience in suites clubs and premium spaces at Memorial Stadium and State Farm Center. This position ensures timely and accurate delivery of food beverages and supplies to suite attendants and bartenders helping OVG maintain the highest standards of service for Fighting Illini fans and guests.

This role pays an hourly rate of $30.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until December 31 2025.

Oak View Group (OVG) proudly partners with the University of Illinoisto deliver an elevated fan and guest experience across Fighting Fighting Illini athletic facilities. From Memorial Stadium to State Farm Center OVG manages all food beverage and premium hospitality services ensuring that every game day and special event is memorable seamless and distinctly Illini.

Memorial Stadium

• A historic Big Ten venue with a capacity of over 60000 Memorial Stadium is the heart of Illinois football. OVG operates diverse concessions conceptsincluding Fighting Illini-themed stands national favorites and local partnershipswhile also curating premium suite and club experiences that blend tradition with modern hospitality.

State Farm Center

• As one of the nations premier on-campus arenas the State Farm Center hosts Fighting Illini basketball concerts and world-class entertainment. OVG elevates the fan experience through innovative menu design premium lounge service and fast fan-friendly concessions tailored to high-volume crowds.

Hospitality & Guest Experience

• Through IllinoisHospitality OVG emphasizes service excellence creative food and beverage concepts and operational efficiency. From specialty cocktails and Fighting Illini-branded snacks to all-inclusive club offerings OVG focuses on creating lasting connections between fans the Fighting Illini brand and the Champaign-Urbana community.

Commitment to Innovation

• Aligned with the Universitys forward-looking spirit OVG leverages industry best practices cutting-edge technology and local sourcing to deliver exceptional value. Whether serving 60000 football fans 15000 basketball enthusiasts or guests at private campus events OVG ensures that Illinois facilities remain at the forefront of collegiate athletics hospitality.

• Deliver food beverage and supply orders promptly to suites clubs and other premium areas.
• Assist suite attendants and bartenders with restocking and replenishing items during events.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of storage areas staging stations and service hallways.
• Support Premium Supervisors and Managers in set-up execution and breakdown of events.
• Safely transport trays cases and supplies across venues ensuring accuracy of orders.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate needs to supervisors for restock.
• Provide responsive professional service with an emphasis on guest satisfaction.
• Follow all food safety sanitation and responsible alcohol service guidelines.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the premium hospitality operation.

• Previous experience in food service catering or hospitality preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced high-volume environment with a positive attitude.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. and be on your feet for extended periods.
• Availability to work evenings weekends and holidays in alignment with the athletic schedule.
• Commitment to professionalism reliability and excellent guest service.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.