Concession Stand Lead | Part-Time | Penn State University Athletics

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 Concession Stand Lead oversees the operation of the stand location. Responsible for ensuring quality of products and accurate preparation of all food and beverage items as listed, overseeing and participating in set-up and closing procedures and paperwork (basic math skills), and resolving problems with the assistance of a manager. Previous experience in a fast-paced, food service, supervisory position is preferred. Must be able to stand for long periods of time with frequent bending, stretching, and reaching and lifting up to 50 lbs. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work an event-driven schedule, including nights and weekends per business needs.

This role will pay an hourly range of $20.00 - $22.00.

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

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

• Responsible for leading the service of food and beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
• Check the guest's ID to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. 
• Lead the setup of the stand locations.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas. 
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance. 
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event. 
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals. 
• All other duties as assigned by the managers. 

• 1-2 years’ experience working in a lead capacity in a fast-paced restaurant or catering environment or applicable education. Ability to lead the work of others. 
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule may include nights, weekends, and holidays as needed based on the events schedules and business needs
• Must be comfortable performing operational tasks in outdoor environments, regardless of weather conditions.
• Must have adaptability, endurance, and a commitment to safety while working in both high-heat and cold-weather settings.

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.