Barista | Part-Time | Zoo Tampa at Lowry Park

Oak View Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Tampa is seeking a Barista to prepare beverages and concession items with attentive service. The role handles cash transactions, maintains a clean station, and upholds safety standards. This is a part-time position with an hourly rate of $15.00 and benefits including a 401(k) Savings Plan and matching.

The role emphasizes consistency, teamwork, and guest satisfaction. Experience in food service and cash handling is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Cash handling experience preferred or willingness to learn.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with coworkers, managers, volunteers & guests.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cash register sales by entering orders and completing transactions.
• Operate a blender, coffee machine, and espresso machine.
• Maintain stock and communicate low-stock items to Concessions Stand Manager.
• Listen and respond to customer requests or concerns.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace and sanitation standards.
• Serve beverages, including alcoholic beverages, responsibly and verify ID for alcohol.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in all tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Friendly attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register system

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.

Position Summary

The Barista is responsible for accurately operating the cash register, processing payments, and preparing a variety of concession items and beverages for guests. This role ensures all products are presented with consistent quality and delivered with attentive service. The Barista is expected to maintain a clean, organized work environment and uphold excellent attendance in accordance with company policy.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.00.

Benefits for Part‑Time roles

401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

About The Venue

Our vision at ZooTampa is the following: Everyone we touch is motivated to join us in taking action to protect and preserve wildlife. Our mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and care for animals and create exceptional personalized experiences that connect people with wildlife and each other in fun, immersive ways.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the cash register sales by entering the orders and completing the transaction.
• Memorize and use the recipe book.
• Operate a blender, coffee machine, and espresso machine.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and supply levels and communicating low-stock items to the Concessions Stand Manager.
• Listening and responding to customer requests or concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including but not limited to the disposal of garbage & cleaning dishes.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages, responsibly.
• Check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience is preferred, or willingness to learn to handle cash and learn to operate a cash register and corresponding system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Strong communication skills.

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.