Restaurant Bartender | Part-Time | Lucas Museum of Narrative Art

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 Restaurant Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service while creating a welcoming and engaging dining experience for guests. This position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, maintains bar operations, and supports restaurant service standards. The Restaurant Bartender combines beverage expertise, hospitality, and attention to detail to ensure every guest receives outstanding service in a fast-paced restaurant environment.

This role pays an hourly rate of $18.50 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until September 25, 2026.

Oak View Group is proud to operate the food and beverage program at the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. The hospitality operation features a diverse portfolio of dining experiences, including a multi-concept café, a modern luxury restaurant, a licensed Starbucks location, and a robust special events catering program. The team is dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through outstanding food, service, and hospitality within one of the nation's premier cultural destinations.

• Prepare and serve beer, wine, cocktails, specialty beverages, and non-alcoholic drinks according to recipes and presentation standards.
• Provide attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable service to guests seated at the bar and within designated service areas.
• Make menu and beverage recommendations and answer guest questions regarding food and drink offerings.
• Verify guest age and comply with all responsible alcohol service laws and regulations.
• Accurately enter orders and process transactions using the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and appearance of the bar area at all times.
• Restock liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, glassware, and supplies throughout service.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate product needs to supervisors.
• Collaborate with servers, hosts, culinary staff, and management to ensure seamless guest experiences.
• Handle guest concerns professionally and resolve issues promptly.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards.
• Complete opening, closing, and side-work duties as assigned.

• Previous bartending experience in a full-service restaurant, hotel, resort, lounge, or hospitality environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, cocktail preparation, and beverage service techniques.
• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multitask and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Basic math, cash handling, and POS system experience.
• Alcohol service certification required or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Food handler certification preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to bend, reach, stoop, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
• Ability to transport beverage products, glassware, and supplies safely.

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.