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Festival Food Jobs (NOW HIRING)

We're starting with the 1st Annual Food, Wine & Spirits Festival in New Hope, PA, and expanding into additional markets and formats, including music festivals, car shows, and other cultural events.

Food Court Lead

Holmen, WI ยท On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

Join Festival Foods as a Food Court Lead! Reports To: Food Court Manager Love the fast pace of a restaurant, food service, or fast food environment? Ready to take the next step in your culinary ...

Food Court Lead

Holmen, WI

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily ... Food Court Manager Love the fast pace of a restaurant, food service, or fast food environment?

Food Court Lead

Holmen, WI ยท On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily ... Food Court Manager Love the fast pace of a restaurant, food service, or fast food environment?

Food Court Lead

Holmen, WI ยท On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily ... Food Court Manager Love the fast pace of a restaurant, food service, or fast food environment?

Food Court Lead

Holmen, WI ยท On-site

$14.50 - $19.75/hr

At Festival, people are at the top of our list. You'll see it in everything from our daily ... Food Court Manager Love the fast pace of a restaurant, food service, or fast food environment?

Team Lead

Orland Park, IL ยท On-site

$18 - $21/hr

Summer Festival Food Vendor Certification (Can only be obtained for the Summer Season) * Must have a clean Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) * Ability to drive company vehicles including a straight truck

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How much do festival food jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for festival food in the United States is $15.46, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $12.50 and $17.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a festival food vendor, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Festival Food Vendor, you need food safety knowledge, basic cooking skills, and any required local food handling certifications. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, portable cooking equipment, and compliance with health department regulations are typically necessary. Strong customer service, adaptability, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure are standout soft skills in this role. These skills ensure high-quality food, smooth operations, and positive customer experiences in a fast-paced festival environment.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by someone working in a festival food vendor role?

Working in a festival food vendor role typically involves preparing and serving food quickly to large crowds, maintaining food safety standards, operating point-of-sale systems, and keeping the booth or truck clean and organized. One common challenge is managing high-volume orders during peak festival hours while ensuring quality and customer satisfaction. Collaboration with team members is essential for efficient service, and flexibility is needed to adapt to outdoor environments and varying event schedules. This role offers great opportunities to build customer service skills and can serve as a stepping stone to supervisory positions within event catering or the food service industry.

What are festival food jobs?

Festival food jobs involve preparing, cooking, and serving food and beverages at festivals, fairs, and other large events. Workers in these positions may operate food stands or trucks, handle cash and orders, and ensure food safety and cleanliness. These jobs often require working in fast-paced, outdoor environments and interacting with large crowds. Festival food workers play a key role in providing enjoyable food experiences for event attendees.

What is the difference between Festival Food vs Festival Caterer?

AspectFestival FoodFestival Caterer
CredentialsFood handler permits, basic culinary skillsFood handler permits, catering certifications
Work EnvironmentFood stalls, outdoor festival settingsEvent sites, outdoor and indoor venues
Employer & IndustryFestival organizers, food vendorsCatering companies, event organizers
Common Search/ComparisonFestival Food vs Festival Caterer

Festival Food typically refers to the food items sold directly at festivals, often prepared by vendors or food stalls. Festival Caterers, on the other hand, provide comprehensive catering services for festival events, including menu planning, setup, and service. While both roles involve food service at festivals, Festival Food focuses on selling individual items, whereas Festival Caterers handle entire event catering needs.

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Infographic showing various Festival Food job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 29% Full Time, and 71% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $32,147 per year, or $15.5 per hour.

Concessions Team Lead - Seasonal 2026

Anderson Farms

Erie, CO โ€ข On-site

$21/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

Description
Do you love working in food service? Anderson Farms is currently hiring several Concessions Team Leads for our Fall Festival. This job will perform a variety of cooking and non-cooking tasks for guests and staff, customer service, cashier and assist with inventory. Position may begin early September and will end in early November 2026.
Work Thursday through Sunday from September 23 through October 31, with flexible day, evening, and night shifts available.
Additional shifts are available Monday through Friday beginning September 8 through September 22.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
  • Managing Staff including position assignments, shift changes, and scheduling lunches and breaks.
  • Set up of concessions barn and tear down at the end of Fall Festival
  • Food prep, inventory management
  • Following all safety and food regulations.
  • Assist with deliveries, labeling and dating products.
  • Assist with concessions related customer service when necessary
  • Stocking, cleaning, and cashiering

Requirements
Physical Demands and Work Environment
  • Enthusiastic, friendly, and enjoy working with the public.
  • Neat, clean, energetic, reliable, punctual, and honest.
  • At least 18 years old by September 1st, 2026.
  • Some positions require proof of a valid driver's license upon employment offer.
  • Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
  • Frequent use of hands and fingers for handling objects, tools, or controls; reaching with hands and arms.
  • Requirement to stand, walk, bend, stretch, and sit regularly.
  • Working on your feet for extended periods.
  • Specific vision abilities needed: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The position may involve lifting and/or moving up to 60 pounds.
  • Moderate to high noise level.
  • Consistently able to communicate with customers.

Additional Skills We are Looking For But Aren't Required:
  • Management experience
  • At least one season working for Fall Festival
  • Food service experience
  • Kitchen management experience
  • Serve Safe Certification

Visit us at www.andersonfarms.com