Stadium Concessions Worker

Also called: Concession Stand Attendant

Sells and serves food at stadiums, arenas, concerts, and fairs.

A day in the life

You work a stand during a football game, pouring drinks and handing out hot dogs at lightning speed at halftime. You get to feel the energy of the event. Many stadium jobs are seasonal and part-time.

Pay over a career

Starting
$22k
Typical
$30k
High
$37k

Training

No formal education, about 0 years after high school. No education required; you learn on the job and get a food handler card, plus alcohol server certification to sell beer.

Ways in: On-the-job training. Training cost: Get paid while you train.

Outlook

Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. Self-order kiosks and walk-out checkout are spreading at stadiums, so fewer stand workers are needed.

Could start right away

Age 16+. One way to start: Apply to stadium food companies (Aramark, Levy, Delaware North) before the season

Start now, in high school

Classes: Business, Math, Spanish.

Official data: O*NET occupation 35-3023.

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