Event Services Specialist - F&B Setup & Support

Oak View Group; Florida; On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Runner to support all food and beverage operations at the SoFi Center for TGL events and private functions in Palm Beach Gardens. You will help with event setup, delivering orders, restocking, and keeping suites, bars, and concessions stocked and clean.

The role is part-time, pays $15.00–$17.00 per hour, with tip eligibility, and offers 401(k) matching. Candidates should have customer service skills, be reliable, and ready to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must obtain ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Set up suites, bars, concessions, and other catering service areas according to event requirements and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Prepare event spaces prior to each event, ensuring all food, beverage, supplies, and equipment are properly stocked and service areas are clean and organized.
• Assist Suite Attendants, Concessions Workers, and Bartenders with event service and operational needs.
• Set tables, reservations, and other guest service areas as required.
• Deliver food and beverage orders to guests, tables, and suites in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Bartenders with retrieving and restocking beverages, supplies, and other items needed throughout the event.
• Communicate food orders, replenishment needs, and other service requests to the appropriate team members to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of suites, bars, catering areas, and service equipment throughout the event.
• Break down and clean food service areas and equipment following each event and return equipment to its proper storage location.
• Maintain all required health, safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by maintaining a positive, professional, and helpful attitude and anticipating guest needs.
• Maintain the security and proper handling of company property, equipment, products, and other assets.
• Maintain reliable attendance and meet company attendance standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or OVG management to support successful event operations and customer service.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

ServSafe Certification

Food service experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View Group

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.

Oak View Group

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 Runner supports all food and beverage operations at the SoFi Center for each TGL season and year-round private events. This position assists with event setup, food and beverage delivery, restocking, cleanup, and breakdown to ensure the Suites, Concessions, and Bar operations have the supplies and support needed for successful service. The Runner must be professional, dependable, team-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced event environment. The Runner must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00 - $17.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits forpart-timee roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until December 25, 2026.

About The Venue

Oak View Group is the venue manager and food and beverage provider of the SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue located in Palm Beach Gardens on the campus of Palm Beach State College. TGL presented by SoFi is a new golf league, combining advanced technology with teams of top players from the PGA TOUR for two-hour weekly competitions in prime time. Seven TGL teams representing seven different cities go head-to-head in a season-long competition at SoFi Center, a first-of-its-kind venue built specifically for TGL on the campus of Palm Beach State College. Matches air on ESPN and the ESPN app in the U.S. with every shot live and all the players mic'd up, bringing unprecedented access to the competition for golf fans.

Responsibilities

• Set up suites, bars, concessions, and other catering service areas according to event requirements and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs).
• Prepare event spaces prior to each event, ensuring all food, beverage, supplies, and equipment are properly stocked and service areas are clean and organized.
• Assist Suite Attendants, Concessions Workers, and Bartenders with event service and operational needs.
• Set tables, reservations, and other guest service areas as required.
• Deliver food and beverage orders to guests, tables, and suites in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist Bartenders with retrieving and restocking beverages, supplies, and other items needed throughout the event.
• Communicate food orders, replenishment needs, and other service requests to the appropriate team members to ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain the cleanliness and organization of suites, bars, catering areas, and service equipment throughout the event.
• Break down and clean food service areas and equipment following each event and return equipment to its proper storage location.
• Maintain all required health, safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Provide excellent customer service by maintaining a positive, professional, and helpful attitude and anticipating guest needs.
• Maintain the security and proper handling of company property, equipment, products, and other assets.
• Maintain reliable attendance and meet company attendance standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor or OVG management to support successful event operations and customer service.
  
  

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food service role preferred.
• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Working knowledge of food safety principles and procedures.
• Must be able to obtain a ServSafe Food Handler Certification.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Able to lift heavy objects frequently.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
  
  

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.