Lead Concession Runner | Part-Time | LA County Fair

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

• Assist with receiving and distribution control for the venue.
• Ensure a proper transfer process of products between locations, including follow-up documentation.
• Aid 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 a 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 locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas, and facility access.
• Perform opening/closing responsibilities of the bar/beer stand; ensure and maintain the area is operational.
• 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; cleaning; and other duties assigned by the bar/beverage management team.
• Maintain cleanliness of the 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 the bartender in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, glassware, etc., for both the immediate bar and beer stands.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years acting as a Runner or similar role in hospitality and food and beverage environments.
• Must have a valid driver license to operate company vehicles.
• Must have knowledge or be 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-oriented 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 and work long hours if needed; maintain excellent attendance.