Lead Concession Runner | Part-Time | LA County Fair

Lead Concession Runner | Part-Time | LA County Fair

The Lead Concession Runner is available for all events to stock and replenish concession stands. This role will pay an hourly wage of $21.00 and is tip eligible. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching. This position will remain open until July 31, 2026

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

• Responsible for assisting with receiving and distribution control for the venue.
• Ensure a proper transfer process of products between locations, including follow-up documentation.
• Assist 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.
• Performs opening/closing responsibilities of the bar/beer stand; ensure and maintain the area is operational.
• Responsible for changing kegs / bibs / CO? tanks / propane tanks / repairing beer stands.
• Responsible for the initial preparation and servicing of the bar, which includes restocking beer, ice, and CO?; cleaning; and other duties assigned by the bar/beverage management team.
• Maintains 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.
• Take pride in personal appearance, reporting to work in neat and clean clothing and maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by company policy.
• Working in a team environment with the ability to be a team player and assist other team members when business needs dictate.
• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Operates golf cart and/or company truck occasionally to move equipment around the grounds.

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 / CO? 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.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team members will regularly be required to: Work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.

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