Special Events

Home Run Inn; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 23.000 - 32.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Home Run Inn is seeking a Special Events Team Member for part-time seasonal work at various community events. You will serve guests, handle food preparation and service, and assist with event setup and breakdown while representing a beloved Chicago pizza brand.

The role emphasizes friendly guest interactions, reliability, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, outdoor/indoor event environment. Must be 16+ with food safety and footwear requirements.

Competenze

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 5 hours.
• Ability to frequently lift, reach, bend, and squat.
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire.

Mansioni

• Provide friendly, welcoming service to guests.
• Take orders and operate the register.
• Answer guest questions and help create a positive experience.
• Represent Home Run Inn with pride at every event.
• Prepare and portion food according to Home Run Inn standards.
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards.
• Keep food properly stocked and ready to serve.
• Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Help set up event spaces, food stations, equipment, and supplies.
• Support catering events, food truck operations, festival concessions, and private events.
• Help break down and clean up event spaces and equipment.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and food-safe throughout each event.
• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements.
• Practice safe food handling and preparation.
• Help maintain a safe environment for teammates and guests.
• Speak up and reinforce safe behaviors across the team.
• Jump in wherever help is needed.
• Work effectively with teammates in a fast-paced environment.
• Stay flexible as event needs and priorities change.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conoscenze

Customer service

Event setup

Food handling

Cashier skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Descrizione del lavoro

Description

Step Up to the Plate as a Special Events Team Member!

Location: Archer / Event Off Premises
Department: Event Off Premises
Pay: $20.00/hr

Type: Part-Time Seasonal

At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.

For generations, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From festivals and food trucks to private parties and special celebrations, our Special Events team helps bring the Home Run Inn experience wherever the fun takes us.

That's where you come in.

If you're friendly, energetic, dependable, and enjoy creating great experiences for guests, we'd love to have you on our team.

What You'll Do

As a Special Events Team Member, you'll help bring Home Run Inn to life at events throughout the community. You'll serve guests, prepare and serve our food, operate registers, and help make sure every event runs smoothly from setup to breakdown.

You'll represent the Home Run Inn brand while working alongside a team that takes pride in great food, great service, and making every guest feel welcome.

No two events are exactly the same—and that's part of the fun!

You'll Spend Your Time

Serving Our Guests

• Provide friendly, welcoming service to guests
• Take orders and operate the register
• Answer guest questions and help create a positive experience
• Represent Home Run Inn with pride at every event

Serving Great Food

• Prepare and portion food according to Home Run Inn standards
• Maintain high food quality and presentation standards
• Keep food properly stocked and ready to serve
• Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements

Making Events Happen

• Help set up event spaces, food stations, equipment, and supplies
• Support catering events, food truck operations, festival concessions, and private events
• Help break down and clean up event spaces and equipment
• Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and food-safe throughout each event

Keeping Safety First

• Follow all workplace health and safety requirements
• Practice safe food handling and preparation
• Help maintain a safe environment for teammates and guests
• Speak up and reinforce safe behaviors across the team

Being a Great Teammate

• Jump in wherever help is needed
• Work effectively with teammates in a fast-paced environment
• Stay flexible as event needs and priorities change
• Perform other related duties as assigned

You're a Great Fit If You...

• Enjoy working with people and creating great guest experiences
• Bring a positive, energetic attitude to work
• Are dependable and willing to jump in wherever needed
• Work well as part of a team
• Can stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
• Take pride in serving quality food
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with guests and teammates
• Aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the job done

What You'll Bring

• Must be at least 16 years old
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 5 hours
• Ability to frequently lift, reach, bend, and squat
• Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire
• Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire

What to Expect

• A fast-paced event environment where every event can look a little different
• Working both indoors and outdoors depending on the event
• Exposure to varying temperatures, including kitchen heat and walk-in coolers/freezers
• Exposure to hot surfaces, ovens, and kitchen equipment
• Frequent exposure to major food allergens, including milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame
• Potential exposure to cleaning chemicals and biological materials
• A hands‑on role where teamwork and flexibility are key

Why Home Run Inn?

We're more than a pizza company—we're a Chicago original.

For generations, Home Run Inn has been family-owned and operated, bringing people together through great pizza and unforgettable experiences.

When you join our team, you'll find:

• A family-owned company with deep Chicago roots
• A team that values family, pride, grit, and courage
• Opportunities to work at unique events throughout the community
• A fun, fast-paced environment where no two events are exactly alike
• A chance to represent a beloved Chicago pizza brand
• Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your skills
• And, of course, pizza!

Our Values

Family

– We show up for one another and succeed together.

Pride

– We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.

Grit

– We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.

Courage

– We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.

Our Purpose

To give people more Home Runs in their day.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're ready to have some fun, serve great food, meet new people, and help create memorable Home Run Inn experiences at events across the community, we'd love to have you on our team.

Step up to the plate and help us give people more Home Runs in their day—one event, one guest, and one pizza at a time!

Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.