Premium Runner | Part-Time | Rentschler Field
East Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management hospitality and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015 the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas stadiums convention centers music festivals performing arts centers and cultural institutions spanning four continents.
As aPremium Runneryoull play a key role in delivering elevated service to our premium guests in Suites Clubs Loges & Restaurants. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at PeoplesBank Arena.
This role pays an hourly rate of $16.94 and is tip eligible.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 30 2026.
The East Hartford Connecticut location for the stadium was a direct result of a donation by United Technologies Corporation of a 75-acre tract of land at the Pratt & Whitney gratitude for this donation the stadium was given the name Rentschler Field after Pratt & Whitneys founder Frederick Rentschler. Construction began in November of 2000 and the project was completed in August of 2003. On September 3 2015 Rentschler Field was renamed to Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field. Pratt & Whitney Stadium features 36000 seats in its open-air stadium. The natural grass field is set below ground level and the lower bowl of seats runs the entire circumference of the stadium. The U-shaped facility has an upper deck surrounding the field on the north south and east sides. A tower housing the club seating luxury suites and press accommodations span the south side of the stadium. In May of 1999 the Connecticut General Assembly authorized the Office of Policy and Management (OPM) to develop a stadium to accommodate the University of Connecticuts Division IA Football Team. The facilitys primary use is as the home field for the football team but it will also host various athletic and special events.
- Prior to the start of each event the premium runner will prepare the pantry and ensure the productis fully stocked and the area is cleaned.
- Responsible for keeping thework areas and equipment clean.
- Assists the Premium Suite Attendants and Servers.
- Responsible for setting tables and reservations.
- Assists bartenders in restocking or retrieving items needed for the event.
- Assists serving staff in delivering orders to guests tablesand suites.
- Responsible for answering the phone and taking orders.
- Responsible for keeping the suite work areas and equipment clean.
- Responsible for assisting in the setup ofthe suites and restaurant.
- Maintains sanitation health and safety standards in work areas.
- Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
- Additional duties as assigned by your immediate supervisor and/orOVGmanagement staff for the successful outcome of an event or customer service situation.
- Previous experience in the food service industry highly desired. Previous experience as a food runner is a plus.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear business-like and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented fast-paced event-driven environment.
- Possess a validfood handling certificate and alcohol service permit basedupon your age.
- Excellent customer service skills.
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.
About Company
OVG Oak View Group, LLC is an American Global Advisory, Development and Investment Company for Sports and Live Entertainment industries.