Food Runner - 2026

Age Requirement: 18+
Pay: $15.05/hr + participation in the shared F&B tip pool

This role participates in the shared F&B tip pool. Over the past two concert seasons, average tips have been approximately $18.60 per hour, though actual tips vary by show.

About Us

Premium Seating food service at Hayden Homes Amphitheater blends elevated dining with the pace and unpredictability of live music. Sound Bites serves as the production hub for Premium Seating food, supporting both the Cabanas and Deschutes Deck. Food Runners are a critical part of this system, acting as the final link between kitchen execution and guest experience. They make sure carefully prepared food moves quickly, stays hot, and reaches the correct guests without disrupting the flow of the show.

Job Overview

As a Food Runner, you’ll be stationed primarily outside Sound Bites, pulling completed dishes from the expo and loading trays for delivery. When guest orders include items from other in-house food locations, such as concessions or pizza, Food Runners are responsible for gathering those items as well and assembling complete orders before delivery.

Food Runners then carry trays to guests in the Cabanas and Deschutes Deck, ensuring orders arrive hot, complete, and at the correct tables. This role requires constant movement, sharp awareness, and the ability to track multiple orders at once, including ticket order, table location, and timing.

While waiting on food to run, Food Runners support front-of-house operations by verifying IDs and applying 21+ wristbands.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food from Sound Bites to Premium Seating guests in the Cabanas and Deschutes Deck quickly and accurately
  • Pull completed orders from the expo and mentally organize tickets to ensure food goes to the correct locations
  • Navigate crowds and stairs efficiently to keep service moving
  • Maintain awareness of table locations, cabana numbers, and overall service flow
  • Set up and organize the food running station prior to service
  • Wristband guests by verifying IDs and applying 21+ wristbands during slower food periods
  • Clear visible empties or trash off tables when encountered, maintaining a clean service environment without interrupting guests
  • Food Runners may occasionally support the ADA F&B program by delivering food and beverages to ADA seating areas.
  • Communicate clearly with kitchen staff, servers, and leads regarding timing, delays, or issues
  • Support breakdown and reset of the food running area after service
  • Follow all food safety, sanitation, and venue protocols
  • Champion venue sustainability and waste diversion efforts as part of an F&B program recognized as #1 in the country

Required Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Food Handler’s Permit required
  • OLCC Server Permit required
  • Previous food service or hospitality experience required
  • Strong memory, spatial awareness, and attention to detail
  • Comfortable navigating crowds, stairs, and fast-moving environments
  • Professional, guest-aware presence with an instinct for unobtrusive service
  • Positive, reliable attitude and strong work ethic

Physical Requirements

• Ability to walk extensively, often exceeding 10,000 steps per shift
  • Ability to carry trays and multiple plates of food safely
  • Ability to navigate stairs and multi-level seating structures
  • Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to approximately 30 pounds
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environments and outdoors in temperature extremes, including cold and high heat

Schedule

• Show nights throughout the concert season
  • Shifts typically range from approximately 3 to 6 hours
  • Availability from Mid-May through early October required

What to Expect Working Here

It is essential that all employees at Hayden Homes Amphitheater understand and agree to the environment in which we work. We are an outdoor, seasonal concert venue, and our team regularly works in a wide range of conditions including extreme heat and cold, rain, smoke, snow, wind, full sun, nighttime darkness, and the presence of wildlife such as insects and other animals. These elements are a normal part of our workplace. We provide a uniform, but employees are responsible for dressing appropriately for comfort and safety in all conditions.

While our workplace happens to host concerts, this role is a job first, and employees are expected to remain focused on their responsibilities and may have little opportunity to experience performances. If you strongly prefer indoor work environments or are primarily seeking access to show