Concession Worker | Part-Time | University of Illinois Athletics

Oak View Group; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Concessions Worker to prepare and serve concession items, pour beverages, and handle the register at our venues. You will ensure quality, maintain cleanliness, and support stock management, with a focus on guest service and safety.

This part-time role pays $16.00-$17.00 per hour and is tip eligible. Availability on nights, weekends and holidays is required; the position remains open through October 9, 2026; benefits include a 401(k) plan and matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Previous Point-of-Sale experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the register sales by taking orders, building orders, and completing the transactions.
• Build orders, prepare food, and have knowledge of all areas in the concessions operations.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and supply levels and communicating low-stock items to the Concessions Stand Manager.
• Listening and responding to customer requests or concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including but not limited to disposal of garbage and cleaning dishes.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages, responsibly. Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Concessions Worker prepares and serves concession items to guests. Prepares and pours beverages and serves them to guests. Ensures quality of food presentation. Utilizes a register and accepts payment. Must be able to maintain excellent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles

401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

Job Availability

This position will remain open until October 9, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the register sales by taking orders, building orders, and completing the transactions.
• Build orders, prepare food, and have knowledge of all areas in the concessions operations.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and supply levels and communicating low-stock items to the Concessions Stand Manager.
• Listening and responding to customer requests or concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including but not limited to disposal of garbage and cleaning dishes.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages, responsibly. Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Previous Point-of-Sale experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.