Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Bar Lead stocks and oversees the execution of all beverage services within the Food & Beverage department. The primary function of this role is to provide support and oversight of alcoholic beverages for all stadium events. This position will provide bartender support and enforce alcohol beverage serving age, promote efficiency, and abide by sanitation practices. This is a hands-on position and will require physically setting up bars and bar coolers, setting up backup beverage stations, and lifting beverage equipment.  

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-18.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until April 24, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the preparation, quality control, and oversight of alcoholic beverages and bars related to all stadium functions. 
• Adheres to and monitors sanitation practices relative to all stadium functions including beverage production and holding, dating and labeling, etc. 
• Will assist with bar inventories, consumption sheets, and monthly inventories. 
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of beverage equipment, bars, and storage areas. 
• Ensures proper handling of all equipment (i.e. china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props) and their proper storage after use. 
• Assists in performing routine maintenance and cleaning. 
• Responsible for leading small teams during beverage preparation and production in addition to training and leading bartenders for set up and events. 
• Supervision of bartenders, watching for overpouring, quality control, and bar safety 
• Regularly review schedules for changes, calendar of events, and special events. 
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance. 
• Regular and reliable attendance will require a varied schedule of days, night, weekends, and possibly holidays. 
• Performs other duties as required. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Minimum 2 years foodservice/hospitality experience; similar venue experience a plus. 
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job (e.g. the associates may be required to communicate with English speaking customers or co-workers, the manuals for the equipment the associates may use are in English). 
• Must be 21 years or older to apply. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment. 
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e. regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or respond to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment. 
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of all existing concession locations: geographical location, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas, and facility access. 
• Possess a valid Food Handlers certificate and Alcohol Service Permit if required by Provincial or local government, a plus. 
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to venue concession operations. 
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory. 
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality. 

Physical Dimensions: 

• Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking. 
• Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. 
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. 
• The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision, and close vision. 

Working Conditions & Hazards 

• Exposed to weather and non-weather-related cold temperatures. 
• In areas with low levels of CO exposure.  
• Wet and slippery floors. 
• Extreme hot surfaces. 
• Pinch points and tight working spaces throughout the property. 
• Exposed to high noise levels. 

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.