Bartender | Part-Time | Santander Arena

Oak View Group; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 12,398 - 13,087; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

A leading live entertainment organization in Reading is looking for a Bartender. The ideal candidate will have bartending experience, strong cash handling skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include serving beverages, adhering to regulations, and ensuring guest satisfaction. This role offers competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to work in a dynamic setting. Join a diverse team committed to inclusivity and excellence.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic beverages and check IDs.
• Demonstrate excellent guest service.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work station.

Skills

Accurate cash handling skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Self-directed teamwork

Education

Bartending school preferred

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 Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic. They 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 $9.00–$9.50 and is tip eligible.

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

Evergreen Role

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent 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 to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify 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 he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision‑making.
• Request additional product or restock product as required.
• Handling cash accurately. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.
• Maintains clean and sanitary work station at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned such as set‑up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• 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.
• Bartending school preferred.

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.