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.

Bar Manager duties include overseeing inventory, total compliance with alcohol service policies, cleaning, safety, guest service, and closing duties. Responsible for ensuring quality of products and accurate preparation of all food and beverage items as listed, oversees and participates in set-up and closing procedures and paperwork (basic math skills), and resolves problems with the assistance of a manager. Previous experience in a fast-paced, food service, supervisory position preferred. Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent bending, stretching, and reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs.

This role pays an hourly rate of $24.00-$28.00

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays)

This position will remain open until December 5, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.
  
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
  
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.
  
• Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
  
• Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
  
• Must communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
  
• Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
  
• Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.
  
• Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.
  
• Request additional product or restock product as required
  
• Ability to handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.
  
• Maintains clean and sanitary workstation at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.
  
• Other duties as assigned such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler
• Other duties as assigned such as overseeing set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the coolers.

Qualifications

• Two or more years’ experience bartending 
  
• Accurate cashier skills.
  
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.
  
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Bar Tendering School or certifications preferred – or comparable large venue/event alcohol service experience 

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.

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.