Premium Suite Runner | Part-Time | PPL Center

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 Premium Suite Runner assists the Suite Attendants Premium Services Manager in providing guests with a pleasant experience.  The Runner is primarily responsible for preparing and stocking the Suites Areas and Pantry with the appropriate product, utensils & supplies. They assist in the set up and execution of preordered food and beverage items as well as delivery of restaurant orders during the event. Following the event, the Runner will ensure the Pantry is cleaned and restocked. 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $12 to $16, plus tips

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue.

The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• 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.
• Responsible for setup of food service areas within specific suites or club areas based upon pre-orders and day-of orders.
• Ensures all assigned areas are set prior to event based upon communication received of orders.
• Must demonstrate ability to read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders.
• Monitors and maintains food and beverage quality.
• Monitors and maintains inventory control and product requisition fulfilling.
• Full knowledge of food and beverage menu items and accompaniments.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Assures that the location equipment in operable and clean prior to the start of an event.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• All other duties as assigned by food and beverage management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must be 18 or over.
• At least 1 year Experience serving in a premium setting.
• Possess valid food handling and alcohol service certificate if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60 day time-frame from date of hire).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests.
• Ability to speak, read, and write in English.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays and long hours.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service, organization, and time management.
• Ability to work with a variety of personalities, keeping a positive attitude and a solution-based outlook.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to remain focused in a loud and busy environment.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.