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Home Run Inn

Led by Dan Costello, CEO

Woodridge, IL Food & Beverage 500 employees Website
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About The Company

Home Run Inn is a proud family-owned establishment with rich Chicago history. Originating in 1923, Mary and Vincent Grittani opened a modest tavern on the city's South Side. It was in 1947 that Mary, alongside her son-in-law Nick Perrino, perfected the iconic Chicago pizza recipe. The tale of Home Run Inn's birth is woven with a touch of serendipity, as a baseball from a nearby park shattered a tavern window, inspiring the name. Since then, Home Run Inn has been synonymous with quality, uniting patrons over delectable thin-crust pizza, continuing its legacy of bringing people together.

Our Certifications

See What We've Been Awarded

3 recognitions across 2 years

2025 2 awards
Most Loved Workplace® CertifiedMost Loved Workplace® Certified
Top 100 Most Loved Workplace®Top 100 Most Loved Workplace®
2024 1 award
Most Loved Workplace® CertifiedMost Loved Workplace® Certified

Why Home Run Inn is a Most Loved Workplace®

Positive Vision

  • Strong Brand Legacy – Home Run Inn is a well-established, family-owned brand with a history of quality and community involvement, giving employees confidence in its stability and growth.
  • Commitment to Quality and Innovation – Consistent focus on high-quality ingredients and new product development keeps the company competitive and forward-looking.
  • Growth Opportunities – With expanding distribution and market presence, employees see potential for career advancement and development.
  • Supportive Work Culture – Collaborative teamwork and strong community ties create an environment where employees feel valued and motivated.
  • Emphasis on Employee Well-being – Investment in employee training, safety, and wellness initiatives reflects the company’s commitment to its people

Alignment of Values

because Home Run Inn Pizza emphasizes quality, community, and family values, which resonate deeply with team members. The company's commitment to authenticity in its products, strong community involvement, and fostering a family-oriented work culture mirrors the principles that many employees hold. This alignment creates a sense of pride, loyalty, and shared purpose across all levels of the organization.

CEO Strengths

by demonstrating integrity, commitment to quality, and a deep connection to community in every aspect of leadership. By actively engaging with employees, prioritizing high standards in our products, and supporting local initiatives, our CEO exemplifies the principles that Home Run Inn Pizza was built upon. Providing bi-yearly Town Halls where he expresses the goals and state of the company, future initiatives, etc. Quarterly internal communication to the company addressing company updates, as well as yearly site visits as well.

Company Respect

We employ various methods to achieve this, starting with biannual surveys where team members can express their thoughts. The Employee Experience team meticulously reviews all comments and crafts departmental presentations to address concerns and implement changes. Additionally, we conduct Team Health Surveys twice a year, based on Pat Lencioni's principles, to assess team dynamics and ensure trust, healthy conflict, commitment, and accountability. Regular check-ins further reinforce this culture of openness, with every teammate given a platform to voice their views on strengths, areas for improvement, and ongoing successes.

Loved Culture

At Home Run Inn Pizza, employee collaboration typically occurs through a combination of on-site interactions, team meetings, cross-departmental projects, and digital communication tools.

1) Establish Clear Communication and Company Goals. (Bi-yearly Town Halls, monthly team meetings, weekly company updates through HRI's internal social media platform)

2) Build Time for Team Bonding (Team Outings, Manager Mixers, yearly company picnic, etc.)

3) Recognition Programs- rewarding outstanding work. (Gold Glove Program)

4) Set Team Goals- and share them with the company

5) Provide Resources for Growth (Stagen leadership training for Full-Timers)

Benefits

We offer a range of unique benefits, bonuses, and compensation packages to ensure
our teammates feel valued and supported. From the annual HRI Paid Holiday,
celebrating our annual company picnic, to Summer Hours for Office Staff, we prioritize
work-life balance. Paid Volunteer Hours and a Floating Holiday encourage community
engagement and personal time. Our innovative Share a Piece of the Pie bonus program
rewards collective success with larger yearly bonuses for all teammates. Our Part-time
teammates receive additional benefits like Dental and Vision reimbursement. Plus, we
provide Direct2Care, a free virtual medical assistance service for all teammates,
demonstrating our commitment to their health and well-being.

Work Culture

Life at Home Run Inn

What's it like to work here?

Why Work At Home Run Inn

home run inn offers a variety of benefits for its employees, including a safe and fun work environment, career growth opportunities, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits. the company also emphasizes its family-owned history and strong culture, contributing to a positive work experience.

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3rd Shift Sanitation Technician (Manufacturing)

Woodridge, IL
As a Sanitation Worker, you will be trained on the proper techniques of cleaning production equipment, machines and work areas of our food manufacturing...
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