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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. 

The Catering Attendant delivers and serves food at scheduled functions under the supervision of the Catering Manager, ensures the accurate execution of all events during his/her shift. Sets up and serves at functions; cleans event area during and after events; breaks down the setup and leaves the area neat and clean; returns leftover food and equipment to the catering facility in a timely manner. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event driven schedule including nights and weekends per business needs.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until October 9, 2025.

Oak View Group (OVG) proudly partners with the University of Illinois to deliver an elevated fan and guest experience across Fighting Illini athletic facilities. From Memorial Stadium to State Farm Center, OVG manages all food, beverage, and premium hospitality services, ensuring that every game day and special event is memorable, seamless, and distinctly Illini.

Memorial Stadium

A historic Big Ten venue with a capacity of over 60,000, Memorial Stadium is the heart of Illinois football. OVG operates diverse concessions concepts-including Illini-themed stands, national favorites, and local partnerships-while also curating premium suite and club experiences that blend tradition with modern hospitality.

State Farm Center

As one of the nation's premier on-campus arenas, the State Farm Center hosts Fighting Illini basketball, concerts, and world-class entertainment. OVG elevates the fan experience through innovative menu design, premium lounge service, and fast, fan-friendly concessions tailored to high-volume crowds.

Hospitality & Guest Experience

Through Orange & Blue Hospitality, OVG emphasizes service excellence, creative food and beverage concepts, and operational efficiency. From specialty cocktails and Illini-branded snacks to all-inclusive club offerings, OVG focuses on creating lasting connections between fans, the Fighting Illini brand, and the Champaign-Urbana community.

Commitment to Innovation

Aligned with the University's forward-looking spirit, OVG leverages industry best practices, cutting-edge technology, and local sourcing to deliver exceptional value. Whether serving 60,000 football fans, 15,000 basketball enthusiasts, or guests at private campus events, OVG ensures that Illinois facilities remain at the forefront of collegiate athletics hospitality.

• Assembles and delivers all food and supplies for catered functions to their scheduled locations.
• Logs and maintains food temperatures.
• Arranges tables and decorations.
• Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Thoroughly cleans location after event is completed.
• Returns food and beverages, serving equipment and utensils to catering facility.
• Distributes and collects customer comment cards for catered functions.
• Stocks, cleans and maintains catering facility and equipment.
• Ensures guests receive friendly, courteous service at all times.
• Maintains in-depth knowledge of complete menu and products on hand.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment.
• Follows safety and sanitation policy and procedures at all times.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• At least 1-2 years' experience working in a food & beverage or customer service role.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and BASSET certification, or be able to procure.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.

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.

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.

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