Special Events
Company: HOME RUN INN INC
Role summary
Special Events is a part-time role at HOME RUN INN INC in Chicago, Illinois, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-10-06. Salary: USD 20 per hour. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Special Events
- Company
- HOME RUN INN INC
- Location
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- part-time
- Category
- Logistics & Warehousing
- Salary
- USD 20 per hour
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-10-06
Looking for a fun, part-time gig with a great hourly wage? Home Run Inn is hiring Special Events Team Members to help bring their authentic Chicago-style pizza to festivals, parties, and more. No degree is needed, so come join the team and be part of exciting events!
Job description
Description
Step Up to the Plate as a Special Events Team Member!
Location: Archer / Event Off Premises
Department: Event Off Premises
Pay: $20.00/hr
Type: Part-Time Seasonal
At Home Run Inn, we believe pizza should do more than fill you up—it should lift you up.
For generations, we've been bringing people together over authentic Chicago tavern-style pizza. From festivals and food trucks to private parties and special celebrations, our Special Events team helps bring the Home Run Inn experience wherever the fun takes us.
That's where you come in.
If you're friendly, energetic, dependable, and enjoy creating great experiences for guests, we'd love to have you on our team.
What You'll Do
As a Special Events Team Member , you'll help bring Home Run Inn to life at events throughout the community. You'll serve guests, prepare and serve our food, operate registers, and help make sure every event runs smoothly from setup to breakdown.
You'll represent the Home Run Inn brand while working alongside a team that takes pride in great food, great service, and making every guest feel welcome.
No two events are exactly the same—and that's part of the fun!
You'll Spend Your Time
Serving Our Guests
Provide friendly, welcoming service to guests
Take orders and operate the register
Answer guest questions and help create a positive experience
Represent Home Run Inn with pride at every event
Serving Great Food
Prepare and portion food according to Home Run Inn standards
Maintain high food quality and presentation standards
Keep food properly stocked and ready to serve
Follow all food safety and sanitation requirements
Making Events Happen
Help set up event spaces, food stations, equipment, and supplies
Support catering events, food truck operations, festival concessions, and private events
Help break down and clean up event spaces and equipment
Keep work areas clean, organized, stocked, and food-safe throughout each event
Keeping Safety First
Follow all workplace health and safety requirements
Practice safe food handling and preparation
Help maintain a safe environment for teammates and guests
Speak up and reinforce safe behaviors across the team
Being a Great Teammate
Jump in wherever help is needed
Work effectively with teammates in a fast-paced environment
Stay flexible as event needs and priorities change
Perform other related duties as assigned
You're a Great Fit If You...
Enjoy working with people and creating great guest experiences
Bring a positive, energetic attitude to work
Are dependable and willing to jump in wherever needed
Work well as part of a team
Can stay organized and focused in a fast-paced environment
Take pride in serving quality food
Communicate clearly and respectfully with guests and teammates
Aren't afraid to roll up your sleeves and get the job done
What You'll Bring
Must be at least 16 years old
Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 5 hours
Ability to frequently lift, reach, bend, and squat
Working knowledge of the predominant language of our guests
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Food Handler Certification required within 30 days of hire
Safety shoes required within 30 days of hire
What to Expect
A fast-paced event environment where every event can look a little different
Working both indoors and outdoors depending on the event
Exposure to varying temperatures, including kitchen heat and walk-in coolers/freezers
Exposure to hot surfaces, ovens, and kitchen equipment
Frequent exposure to major food allergens, including milk, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, and sesame
Potential exposure to cleaning chemicals and biological materials
A hands-on role where teamwork and flexibility are key
Why Home Run Inn?
We're more than a pizza company—we're a Chicago original.
For generations, Home Run Inn has been family-owned and operated, bringing people together through great pizza and unforgettable experiences.
When you join our team, you'll find:
A family-owned company with deep Chicago roots
A team that values family, pride, grit, and courage
Opportunities to work at unique events throughout the community
A fun, fast-paced environment where no two events are exactly alike
A chance to represent a beloved Chicago pizza brand
Opportunities to learn, grow, and build your skills
And, of course, pizza!
Our Values
Family – We show up for one another and succeed together.
Pride – We set high standards because our teammates and guests deserve our best.
Grit – We keep learning, improving, and finding better ways to do things.
Courage – We own our mistakes, speak honestly, and grow from every experience.
Our Purpose
To give people more Home Runs in their day.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you're ready to have some fun, serve great food, meet new people, and help create memorable Home Run Inn experiences at events across the community, we'd love to have you on our team.
Step up to the plate and help us give people more Home Runs in their day—one event, one guest, and one pizza at a time!
Home Run Inn is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application and employment process.