Barback | Part-Time | LA County Fair

Oak View Group; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Barback to support bartenders and ensure smooth bar operations. This role is essential for maintaining cleanliness, restocking supplies, and assisting with various tasks to enhance customer service. The ideal candidate will have a passion for the hospitality industry, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and inclusivity, and be part of an exciting seasonal opportunity that allows you to contribute to memorable live events while honing your skills in a vibrant atmosphere.

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a Barback or similar role in hospitality.
• Must have RBS and CA food handlers certificates.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bar operations and support bartenders efficiently.
• Restock bar supplies and ensure cleanliness at all times.
• Assist with deliveries and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Knowledge of Beers, Wines, and Spirits

Education

RBS Alcohol Certificate

CA Food Handlers Certificate

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.

Overview

The Barback position is a crucial support role within the bar area, ensuring bartenders have the necessary supplies and assistance to provide excellent service to customers. Barbacks help maintain the bar's cleanliness, restock inventory, and assist with various tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.

This role pays an hourly rate of $17.27 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal position from May 5, 2025 to May 29, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Maintain bar operations and support bartenders before, during, and post-hours of operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and always restock equipment of the bar.
• Fill garnishment trays when needed.
• Refill ice wells.
• Restock liquor, wine, and canned cocktails.
• Able to receive and stock deliveries and place items in correct areas of Bar / Back of House with a clear and organized approach.
• Set up and break down bar with consistency, organization, and insight on a daily basis.
• Check and assist servers in maintaining adequate amounts of supplies, i.e., stir sticks, napkins, etc., for both the immediate bar and beer stands.
• Communicate with servers on orders to ensure delivery of supplies to members in a timely manner and alert the Bartender & Bar Manager before running low on a particular item.
• Take pride in personal appearance; reporting to work in neat and clean clothing; maintaining well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by Company policy.
• Work in a team environment with the ability to be a team player.
• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following organization standards and sanitation regulations.
• Assist other Team Members as needed or when business needs dictate.
• While performing the duties of this position, the team member will regularly be required to work days, nights, and/or weekends as required.

Qualifications

• 2 years acting as a Barback or similar role in hospitality, food + beverage environments.
• Must have RBS alcohol certificate required by law.
• Must have CA food handlers certificate required by state law.
• Barback will be on their feet and moving around (standing for an extended time; move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps).
• Ensure they have what they need to do their work and take a hands-on approach to work (move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 55 pounds without assistance).
• Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping.
• Must have knowledge/willingness to be trained on how to change bibs/kegs.
• Must have knowledge of various beers, wines, and spirits.
• Must maintain excellent attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule to be at work and on time, work long hours if needed.

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.