Bar Supervisor | Part-Time | Equity Bank Park

Oak View Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a Bar Supervisor to oversee beverage services at stadium events. This hands-on role involves ensuring beverage quality, managing bar setups, and supporting the Food & Beverage department. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills, a background in foodservice, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a diverse team dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences while promoting safety and efficiency in beverage operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to memorable events in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; 2 years of foodservice experience preferred.
• Valid Food Handlers certificate and Alcohol Service Permit a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee beverage preparation and quality control for stadium events.
• Assist with bar inventories and ensure cleanliness of beverage areas.
• Lead and train bartenders during events and beverage preparation.

Skills

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Teamwork

Basic Math Skills

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Foodservice/Hospitality Experience

Tools

POS Systems

Beverage Equipment

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 Supervisor coordinates and oversees the planning and execution of all beverage services within the Food & Beverage department. The primary function of this role is to provide control and oversight over the preparation of alcoholic beverages for all stadium events. This position will provide beverage quality control and consistency, promote efficiency, and abide by sanitation practices. This is a hands-on position and will require physically setting up bars and bar coolers, setting up backup beverage stations, and lifting beverage equipment. This position would also support our Food & Beverage Department with opening or closing Concessions stands, supervising Concessions, and preparing for Concessions events. It is the goal for this position to provide consistency, quality, innovation, and training within our beverage programs.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17 to $19.

For PT roles: Benefits: 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 the preparation, quality control, and oversight of alcoholic beverages and bars relative to all stadium functions.
• Adheres to and monitors sanitation practices relative to all stadium functions including beverage production and holding, dating and labeling, etc.
• Will assist with bar inventories, consumption sheets, and monthly inventories.
• Supports and prepares for concessions events including opening, closing, and supervising concessions stands when necessary.
• Will assist with determining ordering levels of beverage supplies for events including mixers, garnish, and alcohol.
• Responsible for the organization and cleanliness of beverage equipment, bars, and storage areas.
• Ensures proper handling of all equipment (i.e. china, glassware, silverware, linen, and props) and their proper storage after use.
• Assists in performing routine maintenance and cleaning.
• Responsible for leading small teams during beverage preparation and production in addition to training and leading bartenders for set up and events.
• Supervision of bartenders, watching for overpouring, quality control, and bar safety.
• Regularly review schedule for changes, calendar of events, and special events.
• Incorporates safe work practices in job performance.
• Regular and reliable attendance will require a varied schedule of days, nights, weekends and possibly holidays.
• Performs other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions quickly and under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a thorough working knowledge of all existing concessions locations: geographical location, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas, and facility access.
• Possess a valid Food Handlers certificate and Alcohol Service Permit if required by Provincial or local government, a plus.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to venue concession operations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years foodservice/hospitality experience; similar venue experience a plus.
• Ability to read and speak English may be required in order to perform the duties of the job.
• Must be 21 years or older to apply.

Physical Dimensions

Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking. Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision and close vision.

Working Conditions & Hazards

• Exposed to weather and non-weather-related cold temperatures.
• In areas with low levels of CO exposure.
• Wet and slippery floors.
• Extreme hot surfaces.
• Pinch points and tight working spaces throughout the property.
• Exposed to high noise levels.

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.