Banuqet Bartender | Part-Time | Marcus Performing Arts Center

Oak View Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Banquet Bartender for Marcus Performing Arts Center in Milwaukee. The role supports events with professional beverage service, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, in a fast-paced environment.

The position is part-time, with an hourly rate of $14.00-$16.00 and tip eligibility. To succeed, you should have bartending experience, strong guest service, and the ability to work flexible hours including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Accurate cash handling 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.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in guest service and professional conduct.
• Follow bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all procedures and regulations.
• Learn and upsell beer, wine, and spirits to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly and check IDs to verify age requirements.
• Communicate cut-offs to guests as required.
• Respond to customer requests or concerns and de-escalate situations when needed.
• Assist with restocking and cash handling; maintain a clean workstation.

Skills

Bartending

Cash handling

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Banquet Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. They must be personable, professional, and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00-$16.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles

• 401(k) Savings Plan
• 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

About The Venue

A fixture in Milwaukee for over 50 years, Marcus Performing Arts Center is home to four major resident companies: Black Arts MKE, First Stage, The Florentine Opera, and Milwaukee Ballet. MPAC is proud to be part of the Milwaukee Theater District as well as a dedicated War Memorial facility, honoring those who bravely served our country. From our world-class performances to inspiring community events, we hope your experience at the MPAC leaves you feeling transported and transformed.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence 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 for learning or having knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available and being able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check the guest's ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• 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 products or restock products as required
• Handle cash accurately; bartenders are responsible for issuing a bank at their bar.
• Maintains a 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

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Accurate cash handling 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 sched ule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.
• Bartending school preferred.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.