Drink Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping ...
Drink Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping ...
Food Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
$13 - $16/hr
At Main Event, our Food Runners bring our great food and FUN to all our Guests! You are the expert on ensuring our food looks fantastic and arrives to our Guests promptly. While not running food, you ...
Food Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
$13 - $16/hr
At Main Event, our Food Runners bring our great food and FUN to all our Guests! You are the expert on ensuring our food looks fantastic and arrives to our Guests promptly. While not running food, you ...
At Main Event, our Food Runners bring our great food and FUN to all our Guests! You are the expert on ensuring our food looks fantastic and arrives to our Guests promptly. While not running food, you ...
At Main Event, our Food Runners bring our great food and FUN to all our Guests! You are the expert on ensuring our food looks fantastic and arrives to our Guests promptly. While not running food, you ...
Drink Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping ...
Drink Runner
Warrenville, IL · On-site
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Food Runner, Events
Olympia Fields, IL · On-site
For more information, please visit our website at www.ofcc.org SUMMARY The Food Runner creates a ... sponsored event. Responsible for providing a five-star member dining experience and executing ...
Runner
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Runner
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Runner
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Runner
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Runner (Part Time)
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Runner (Part Time)
Wheeling, IL · On-site
$15 - $30/hr
A Few of Our Runner Benefits: * Restaurant Discounts * Employee Assistance Program - Focusing on a ... We have six private and semi private banquet rooms to host events and an events team that provides ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Roselle, IL · On-site
$15 - $16.50/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Roselle, IL · On-site
$15 - $16.50/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
FOOD-RUNNER
Orland Park, IL · On-site
Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club The Food Runner plays a key role in delivering an exceptional ... Support banquet and special event service as assigned * Uphold all Crystal Tree service standards ...
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FOOD-RUNNER
Orland Park, IL · On-site
Crystal Tree Golf & Country Club The Food Runner plays a key role in delivering an exceptional ... Support banquet and special event service as assigned * Uphold all Crystal Tree service standards ...
Food Runner
Roselle, IL · On-site
$15 - $16.50/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Roselle, IL · On-site
$15 - $16.50/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Food Runner
Romeoville, IL · On-site
$16 - $17.60/hr
Join us as a Food Runner and become part of a vibrant atmosphere filled with dynamic experiences ... Free Bowling! * $1 Arcade Play * 20% off Events * 50% off Food & Beverages WORK ENVIRONMENT ...
Event Runner information
See Chicago, IL salary details
$5.94 - $7.32
1% of jobs
$7.32 - $8.69
5% of jobs
$8.69 - $10.06
7% of jobs
$11.37 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$10.06 - $11.44
12% of jobs
$11.44 - $12.81
10% of jobs
$12.81 - $14.18
10% of jobs
The median wage is $14.59 / hr.
$14.18 - $15.56
18% of jobs
$16.48 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$15.56 - $16.93
18% of jobs
$16.93 - $18.30
10% of jobs
$18.30 - $19.68
7% of jobs
$19.68 - $21.05
2% of jobs
$5
$14
$21
How much do event runner jobs pay per hour?
As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for event runner in Chicago, IL is $14.07, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $10.91 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.
What is an event runner?
An Event Runner is responsible for assisting with the setup, execution, and breakdown of events. They handle various tasks such as coordinating with vendors, transporting materials, and ensuring all event logistics run smoothly. Event Runners must be adaptable, quick-thinking, and able to work in fast-paced environments. This role is essential in ensuring an event's success by supporting organizers and addressing any last-minute needs.
What does an event runner do?
A typical day for an Event Runner involves supporting event organizers by delivering supplies, setting up signage, assisting speakers or performers, and responding to last-minute requests. You’ll frequently move between event spaces and collaborate closely with coordinators, vendors, and venue staff to ensure everything runs on schedule. The pace is fast and can vary depending on the size and complexity of the event, requiring strong time management and flexibility. This role offers an inside look at event operations and is a great entry point for building a career in the event planning industry.
What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event runner?
To thrive as an Event Runner, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly, often supported by experience in event planning or hospitality. Familiarity with event management software, two-way radios, and basic AV equipment is helpful but not always required. Outstanding interpersonal skills, adaptability, and a proactive attitude help set top candidates apart. These qualities ensure smooth event execution, effective communication across teams, and the ability to address unexpected challenges efficiently.
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Main Event rating
5.4
Based on 168 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
47th of 52 rated entertainment
Job description
Job Description:
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping with table turns, and making sure the dining areas are spotlessly clean! You also assist with aspects of service like greeting Guests and taking drink orders. You're also dedicated to delivering the highest standards in safety and sanitation.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
PERKS!
Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job, so we do our part to ensure you have what you need to stay motivated, valued, and embrace living your best life!
Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
15
16.5
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
At Main Event, our Drink Runners support the Server to ensure that our Guests have an amazing experience! As a Drink Runner, your primary duty is to help with refills, pre-bussing tables, helping with table turns, and making sure the dining areas are spotlessly clean! You also assist with aspects of service like greeting Guests and taking drink orders. You're also dedicated to delivering the highest standards in safety and sanitation.
WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING DAILY?
- Upholding our cleanliness and safety standards (We take this seriously!)
- Assisting with greeting Guests and taking drink orders
- Delivering food and drinks in a timely manner and anticipating Guest's needs
- Supporting the Server by refilling condiments, pre-bussing tables, and turning tables
- Creating memorable experiences by providing exceptional service
- Performing opening, mid-day, or closing duties
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Prior food and beverage experience a plus but not required
- Guest-focused mindset (We heart our Guests!)
- Teamwork is a must (Teamwork makes the dream work!)
- Food Handlers Certification and Alcohol Certification, as required
- Communicates effectively
- Sense of urgency and comfort in a fast-paced environment
- Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills
- Can effectively communicate with Management, Team Members, and Guests
- Availability to workdays, nights, and/or weekends
PERKS!
Main Event Team Members are expected to give their best on the job, so we do our part to ensure you have what you need to stay motivated, valued, and embrace living your best life!
- Awesome culture that's inclusive, rewarding, and FUN!
- 50% off food, beverages, activities, and unlimited gameplay!
- Tuition Reimbursement Program (yes, please!)
- We help others grow! (internal promote culture)
- Be part of a New Center Opening Team!
- Our rewards and recognition program rock!
- Benefits and paid time off (for those who qualify)
- Our Family Fund helps our Team Members financially in their time of need
- Become a Certified Trainer (aka, the best of the best!)
Main Event Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary Range:
15
16.5
We are an equal opportunity employer and participate in E-Verify in states where required.
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