Bar Staff | Part-Time | Governor's Ball

Spectra; New York (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in venue management is seeking Bar Staff to provide fast, friendly beverage service at festivals. This role is crucial for enhancing guest experiences by serving drinks while ensuring safety and compliance. Ideal candidates will have experience in beverage service and strong communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 or 21 years of age based on local/state alcohol laws.
• Previous bartending or beverage service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and provide excellent customer service.
• Prepare and serve a variety of beverages quickly and accurately.
• Comply with local and state alcohol service regulations.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

TABC certification

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Bar Staff is responsible for delivering fast, friendly, and professional beverage service to festival attendees. This role plays a key part in creating a fun and positive guest experience by efficiently serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while adhering to all safety and compliance standards.

This role pays an hourly rate of $11.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until August 15, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests with a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service

• Prepare and serve a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages quickly and accurately

• Check identification to ensure minimum age requirements for alcohol consumption are met

• Handle cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS systems

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar stations, including restocking supplies

• Comply with all local, state, and venue alcohol service regulations

• Follow health and safety standards, including proper sanitation and hygiene practices

• Work collaboratively with other bar staff and festival team members

• Assist with setup and breakdown of bar areas as needed

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 or 21 years of age (based on local/state alcohol laws)

• Previous bartending or beverage service experience preferred

• TABC certification or equivalent (or willingness to obtain)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays

• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs

• Team-oriented with a professional and upbeat attitude

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 ourpeople, improves ourservice, and raises ourexcellence. 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.