Bar Staff | Seasonal Part-Time | Bonnaroo Music Festival

Spectra; Manchester (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in the venue management industry is seeking seasonal Bar Staff to deliver excellent customer service and maintain enjoyment in the festival environment. This role, which begins on May 21, 2025, emphasizes teamwork, communication, and strict adherence to beverage service regulations.

Qualifications

• Legal right to work required.
• Alcohol service certification if required.
• Comfortable in busy, loud environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages quickly and accurately.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age.
• Handle cash and card transactions using a POS system.

Skills

Friendly

Good with people

Basic math

Cash handling

Teamwork

Ability to lift heavy items

Education

Alcohol service 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

As a member of the Festival Bar Staff, you will be part of the high-energy team responsible for delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a safe, efficient, and fun environment at our bar areas. Your role is crucial in keeping the good vibes flowing and ensuring attendees enjoy a seamless beverage experience.

This role pays an hourly rate of $2.13 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role that will start in May 21, 2025 and will end on August 1, 2025.This position will remain open until August 1, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages quickly and accurately

• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age

• Handle cash and card transactions using a POS system

• Maintain cleanliness of the bar area throughout the shift

• Restock fridges, cups, and supplies as needed

• Communicate with security regarding intoxicated or problematic patrons

• Follow all licensing laws, safety protocols, and festival rules

• Work collaboratively with team members in a fast-paced environment

• Represent the festival’s values with a professional and positive attitude

Qualifications

• Legal right to work

• Alcohol service certification (if required)

• Friendly and good with people

• Basic math and cash handling skills

• Able to use a till or POS system

• Can work on your feet for long hours

• Able to lift and carry heavy items (e.g. crates, kegs)

• Reliable and punctual

• Works well in a team

• Comfortable in busy, loud environments

• Willing to work nights, weekends, and holidays

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.