Bartender | Part-Time | University of Southern California (USC) Athletics

Oak View Group; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits per agreement

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Bartender for USC Athletics venues. You will provide beverage service, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, in a fast-paced environment and maintain strong attendance and availability for events.

The role offers an hourly rate of $20.50 and is tip eligible per the union agreement. Responsibilities include serving beverages, upselling, following regulations, and maintaining a clean workstation.

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.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in 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.
• Learn or know various beer, wine varieties & spirits and upsell to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check IDs to verify minimum age for alcohol.
• Communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
• Listen and respond to customer requests or concerns.
• De-escalate intoxicated guest situations and involve management/security as needed.
• Contact a manager if unable to resolve issues beyond standard decision-making.
• Request additional products or restock as required.
• Handle cash accurately and manage the issued bank at the bar.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and keep bar equipment clean.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of bar equipment and organize the cooler.

Skills

Cash handling

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Time management

Team-oriented

Stand/walk long hours

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 centres, 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 centres, 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 $20.50 and is tip eligible (per CBA).

Benefits Are Per The Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until November 20, 2026.

About The Venue

The University of Southern California (USC) Athletics encompasses a wide range of sports programs and facilities owned and operated by the University of Southern California. The facilities host various events, including sporting events, concerts, and other special events.

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 he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.
• Request additional products or restock products as required
• Handle cash accurately. The employee is responsible for the issued bank at his/her bar.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation 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.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

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.