Bar Back | Part-Time | The Hobby Center

Oak View Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 9,092 - 12,949; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

A global leader in live entertainment located in Houston is seeking a Bar Back to support bartenders by stocking supplies and maintaining cleanliness during events. The role requires availability for scheduled events and offers an hourly rate of $8, plus tips. Responsibilities include stocking drinks, cleaning the bar, and ensuring health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and innovation.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit.
• Experience working in a high volume bar capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Stock products for the bar including beverages and ice.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and surrounding areas.
• Recognize guests that are intoxicated and communicate with bartenders.
• Ensure equipment is operable and clean before events.

Skills

Team-oriented attitude

Clear communication

Basic mathematical ability

Food handling certificate

Experience in high volume bar

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 Bar Back is responsible for backing up the bartender by restocking products to ensure the bartenders stay fully stocked during events while ensuring all policies and procedures regarding alcohol dispensing are followed. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $8.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Evergreen Role

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stocking products for the bar including N/A beverages, alcoholic beverages, and icing wells.
• Sweeping and mopping the bar.
• Moving kegs in and out of keg coolers and tapping kegs.
• Drafting beer and pouring wine for guest orders.
• Running supplies for bartenders back up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils and stirrers.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and surrounding areas utilizing sanitation procedures, this includes mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans and keeping closet areas clear of debris and clutter.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to make bartenders aware of such individuals.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume bar capacity is 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.