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.

The Bar Captain assists the Ops Manager in overseeing planning, set-up and break down of beverage event operations during catered and hosted events. 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $30 plus tips

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until Nov 20, 2024

Ensemble Arts Philly is home to a wide variety of genres including Broadway, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations across three iconic venues: the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater. 

Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead a team of bartenders and bar staff, and performance management.
• Ensure exceptional service by providing fast pace, and friendly service while maintaining a positive atmosphere.
• Monitor and manage bar inventory by pulling liquor from a bar pull sheet and tracking consumption at the end of each event.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and liquor regulations, including proper handling and storage of alcohol.
• Maintain high standards for drink preparation and presentation, ensuring consistency and quality.
• Ensure that the bar area is clean, organized, and well-maintained at all times.

• Three years experience as a bartending supervisor in a la carte or private dining service.
• High-energy, outgoing personality with strong professional, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven track record of team leadership and motivation skills.
• Attention to set up and service details are a must.
• Diplomatic team player able to foster relationships with bartenders and guests.
• Strong ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service and handle various situations with professionalism.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and responsibilities efficiently. 
• Previous experience in bartending or a similar role, with a good understanding of mixology and bar operations.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Physical ability to stand for extended periods and carry min. 50lbs

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.

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.