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 Catering Barback is responsible to have assigned bars set-up & prepped prior to catered events.  The Barback will assist with receiving and storage of product, prepare & stock bars.  All equipment will be maintained, stored, cleaned and organized.  The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. 

This role will pay an hourly rate between $17.00. plus tips

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

• Responsible to have assigned bars moved and set-up according to the Banquet Event Order (BEO) on time for catered events. This includes transitioning a bar set-up to alternate location during an event.
• Accountable for all received inventory & storing product while maintaining clean, safe & organized area, and reporting all unsafe working condition & injuries immediately to manager on duty (MOD).
• Transport all required beverage to the bars for catering events including, but not limited, beer, wine & liquor, garnishes, ice and mixer products.
• Responsible for prep, stock and re-stock of all assigned bars, including changing out assigned kegs.
• Responsible for completing accurate transfer paperwork with bartender every time an item is stocked
• Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing & organizing of work spaces and garbage disposal
• Available via radio communications
• Communicate with guests, co-workers and MOD in a respectful manner
• Monitors guest activity in accordance with company policy disallowing outside beverages
• Learn beverage products when training is available including beer, wine & liquor products.
• May assist the assigned bartender serving beverages as required by the MOD. Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.  The Barback must serve alcoholic beverages responsibly in accordance with company policy including, on occasion, “slow down” or “cut off” of beverage service to certain guests.
• Other duties as assigned

• One or more years’ experience bar-backing or similar position in a restaurant or related food industry preferred.
• Detail-oriented, ability to multi-task, and effectively prioritize in a continuously changing event environment.
• Ability to be self-directed on tasks as well as work with a team.
• Ability to work a flexible event based schedule including nights & weekends.
• Ability to walk and/or stand for long periods of time.

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.