Concession Runner|Seasonal Part Time|LA County Fair

Oak View Group

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

The Concession Runner is available for all events to stock and replenish concession stands.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.27 to $19.00 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from March 19, 2026 and will end on June 19, 2026

This position will remain open until May 29, 2026.

About The Venue

The LA County Fair is a large annual event held at Fairplex in Pomona, featuring food vendors, entertainment, and attractions. It is a fast-paced, high-volume environment that requires strong organization and teamwork to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for guests.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting with receiving and distribution control for the venue
• Ensure proper transfer process of product between locations, including follow-up documentation
• Assist in performing maintenance; responsible for concession and utility equipment cleaning and maintenance; portable equipment, burden carriers, carts, floors, refrigeration, and lighting. Ensure manifested equipment is in location
• Conduct walk through of the commissary, warehouse and storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of all existing concessions locations, geographical location, equipment, evacuation procedure, adjacent employee and guest areas, and facility access.
• Performs opening/closing responsibilities of bar / beer stand; Assure and maintain the area is operable
• Responsible for changing kegs / bibs / CO2 tanks / propane tanks / repairing beer stands
• Responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of the Bar which includes restocking beer, ice and co2’s, cleaning, and other duties assigned by Bar/Beverage management team
• Maintains cleanliness of bar area, beer coolers, refrigeration and storage areas to comply with health code standards, including sweeping, mopping and sanitizing. Stocks and rotates all coolers and maintains cooler temperature log daily
• Checks and assists bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e. stir sticks, napkins, glassware, etc. for both the immediate bar and beer stands
• Take pride in personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by Company policy
• Working in a team environment with the ability to be team player and assist other team members when business needs dictate
• Maintains safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

• 1-2 years acting as a Runner or similar role in hospitality, food beverage environments.
• Must have valid driver license to operate company vehicles.
• Must have knowledge/willing to be trained how to change kegs / bibs / co2 tanks / repair pvc drain lines/ change light bulbs / etc.
• Preferred knowledge on draft systems – soda / beer.
• Must have knowledge of various beers, wines and spirits.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-orientated environment with excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule to be at work and on time, work long hours if needed; maintain excellent attendance.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team members will regularly be required to: Workdays, nights, and/or weekends as required.
  
  

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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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.