Bartender | Part-Time | Colorado State University

Oak View Group; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan with matching

Accrued paid leave for part-time staff

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a personable Bartender for its fast-paced live entertainment venues in the United States. The role is part-time, with an hourly wage of $13.65–$14.00 and tip eligibility. Attendance and availability for events are required.

Benefits for part-time roles include a 401(k) Savings Plan with matching and accrued paid leave. The position supports a diverse and collaborative team focused on guest service excellence.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Self-directed while working in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide service of alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages in a fast-paced setting.
• Follow bar pre-shift notes and menus to ensure standard service.
• Upsell products while maintaining proper serving size.
• Check IDs to verify legal drinking age and enforce cut-offs as needed.
• Maintain clean, sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Restock products as required and manage the bar bank.
• Escalate intoxicated or confrontational situations to management.
• Set up and break down bar equipment and assist with cooler organization.

Skills

Bartending experience

Customer service

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility schedule

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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 Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Must be personable, professional, and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.65-$14.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. Also, OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks, including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.
• Responsible for learning or having knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available and being able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check the guest's ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
• Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
• Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.
• Contact a management member if unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.
• Request additional products or restock products as needed.
• Responsible for the issued bank at the bar.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation at all times. Ensures that bar equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned may include setting up and breaking down bar equipment as required and assisting with the organization of the cooler.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
• Bartending school preferred.
• Accurate cash handling skills required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

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.