Food Runner at Mixing Boards, Little Caesars Arena

Delaware North Sportservice is a prominent hospitality company known for its comprehensive food, beverage, and retail services in iconic venues. Operating as the food and beverage provider at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan, Delaware North plays a significant role in delivering exceptional guest experiences in a world-class sporting environment. Little Caesars Arena, a modern 20,000-seat venue that opened in 2017, is home to the NHL's Detroit Red Wings and the NBA's Detroit Pistons. The arena offers a wide range of dining experiences, including concessions, premium dining services, and exclusive areas such as club sections, loge boxes, and suites. Delaware North's business model focuses on people, emphasizing a work culture that values employees as part of a global legacy. The company, which has been family-owned for over 100 years, offers extensive growth and career development opportunities across its worldwide operations. With a variety of roles available in restaurants, hotels, sports venues, casinos, and retail, Delaware North is committed to helping staff achieve their professional ambitions in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The Food Runner position at Delaware North Sportservice within Little Caesars Arena is a seasonal, tipped role with a starting hourly wage of $13.73. The role is central to ensuring food items are efficiently transported from the kitchen to guests, helping facilitate a seamless dining experience and supporting the kitchen and service teams. Food Runners work collaboratively with chefs, servers, and kitchen staff to uphold quality standards and timely service. This position offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills through training and mentorship programs, gaining valuable experience in a high-volume, fast-paced hospitality setting. Food Runners must be highly organized, possess strong communication skills, and maintain detailed knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and food preparation methods to assist guests effectively and contribute to overall dining room cleanliness and order. The role demands flexibility with working hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special event days. Additionally, the role requires physical stamina, including the ability to stand for extended periods, walk for long distances, and carry up to 35 pounds. Delaware North's commitment to employee well-being is reflected in their benefits package which includes weekly pay, training opportunities, employee discounts, flexible schedules, and eligibility for health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and educational reimbursements. This role provides an excellent stepping stone into the hospitality industry, offering meaningful work in an exciting, sports-driven environment where employees are valued and supported.