Barback | Part-Time | The Met Philadelphia

Oak View Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Barback for The Met Philadelphia, supporting bartenders by restocking supplies and ensuring compliance with alcohol service policies. You must maintain excellent attendance and be available for events as needed.

The position offers hourly pay of $18.00 and includes 401(k) savings and matching options for part-time roles. Open until December 31, 2026, at the venue.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, event-driven setting.
• Clear, professional communication with staff and guests.
• Possess valid food handling and alcohol service credentials as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Stock bar with beverages and ice.
• Sweep and mop bar area regularly.
• Move kegs in/out of cooler and tap kegs.
• Draft beer and pour wine for guest orders; restock supplies.
• Ensure equipment is operable and clean before events.
• Maintain bar sanitation and cleanliness in adjacent areas.
• Monitor guests for intoxication and alert bartenders as needed.
• Uphold health, safety, and attendance standards.

Skills

Fast-paced

Teamwork

Communication

Math basics

Education

Food handling certificate

Alcohol service permit

Job description

Oak View Group

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.

Oak View Group

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 Barback is responsible for backing up the bartender by restocking products to ensure the bartender stays 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 $18.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

After a comprehensive renovation, The Met Philadelphia reopened on December 3, 2018, with a performance by Bob Dylan. The renovation restored the building's historic features while updating it with modern amenities. Today, The Met operates as a premier concert venue, hosting a wide range of performances from classical music and opera to rock concerts and comedy shows. The venue's revival has been celebrated as a significant achievement in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. The Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia stands today as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing commitment to preserving historic landmarks for future generations.

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 to back up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, and stirrers.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Maintain cleanliness of the 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

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar capacity is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Possess a 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, and percentages) as they relate to product inventory.

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.