Barback | Temporary Part-Time | Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

The Barback is responsible for supporting concessions bar operations by restocking products and supplies to ensure concession stands remain fully stocked and operational during events. This position assists Bartenders and the Bar Lead while ensuring all company policies and procedures regarding alcohol service and safety are followed. The Concessions Barback must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work scheduled events based on business needs.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22.50 - $23.50 and is tip eligible.

This is a temporary role that will start June 11, 2026 and will end on June 23, 2026

This position will remain open until June 31, 2026.

• Stock and replenish all bar products, including alcoholic beverages, nonalcoholic beverages, ice wells, cups, napkins, utensils, stirrers, fruit, and other supplies.
• Move kegs in and out of keg coolers, tap kegs, and assist with beverage setup and breakdown.
• Support bartenders and concessions staff by running supplies and maintaining efficient bar operations during events.
• Ensure bar equipment is clean, operational, and properly set up prior to each event.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bars, storage closets, and surrounding work areas.
• Perform sanitation duties including sweeping, mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, and removing debris and clutter.
• Follow all sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Assist in maintaining accurate inventory levels and report low stock or operational concerns to supervisors.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positive communication with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests.
• Maintain dependable attendance and punctuality while working scheduled events.
• This position works in a high-volume event environment and may require standing for extended periods, lifting supplies, and working in crowded or loud settings during live events.

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar or concessions environment preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative attitude.
• Must possess a valid food handler’s certificate and alcohol service permit.
• Ability to perform basic math functions including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages related to product inventory.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy objects regularly.
• Ability to work flexible hours including nights, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules and business needs.

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.