Barista | Part-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium

Oak View Group; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group's Pasadena venue is seeking a part-time Barista to support profitability and guest satisfaction by delivering exceptional service while upholding safety, cleanliness, and sanitation standards. The ideal candidate has experience in food retail or high-volume, fast-paced environments with a love for food and drink.

This role offers an hourly wage of $20.00–$21.00 and opportunities to grow within a dynamic live entertainment environment at the Pasadena Convention Center.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in coffee shops, smoothie bars, cafés, or restaurant beverage programs preferred.
• Experience operating espresso machines, blenders, grinders, and related beverage equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and nutrition guidelines precisely.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods while maintaining organization and cleanliness.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with guests and staff.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule availability to align with event schedules.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, provide recommendations, answer questions about menu items, and handle payments.
• Initiate dialogue and develop rapport with guests by learning their names and favorite food and drink items.
• Educate guests regarding menu offerings; initiate suggestive selling and sampling of products.
• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty drinks.
• Follow specific recipes, ensure consistency, and may create latte art to enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure a welcoming environment and address customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment, calibrate espresso machines, and manage point-of-sale systems.
• Assist with inventory management, stock supplies, and prepare food items such as pastries, sandwiches, or snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, sanitize equipment, clean counters, restock supplies, and ensure the dining area is tidy.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Espresso machines

Blenders

Grinders

POS systems

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 Barista's highest priority will be supporting overall profitability and guest satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service while maintaining OVG's standards for safety, cleanliness, and sanitation. The ideal candidate will need to have some experience within food retail or a similar quality‑led, high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. Great presence, personality, communication skills, and a love of food and drink are essential.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.00

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

This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.

About The Venue

The Pasadena Convention Center is a campus‑style meetings and events complex in Pasadena, California offering 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take orders, provide recommendations, answer questions about menu items, and handle payments.
• Initiate dialogue and develop rapport with guests by learning their names and favorite food and drink items.
• Educate guests regarding menu offerings; initiate suggestive selling and sampling of products.
• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty drinks.
• Follow specific recipes, ensure consistency, and may create latte art to enhance the customer experience.
• Ensure a welcoming environment and address customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment, calibrate espresso machines, and manage point‑of‑sale systems.
• Assist with inventory management, stock supplies, and prepare food items such as pastries, sandwiches, or snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, sanitize equipment, clean counters, restock supplies, and ensure the dining area is tidy.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in coffee shops, smoothie bars, cafés, or restaurant beverage programs preferred.
• Experience operating espresso machines, blenders, grinders, and related beverage equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and nutrition guidelines precisely.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods while maintaining organization and cleanliness.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with guests and staff.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule availability to align with event schedules.

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.