Bartender (Seasonal) | Part-Time | Ford Idaho Center

Oak View Group; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading venue management company as a Bartender! This seasonal role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced environment, serving a diverse clientele while ensuring top-notch guest service. Ideal candidates will have bartending experience and excellent interpersonal skills. Enjoy the excitement of live events and the opportunity to contribute to memorable experiences for guests. This role not only provides a competitive hourly wage but also tips, making it a rewarding position for those who thrive in hospitality. Embrace the chance to be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and innovation in the live event industry.

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Six months experience in bartending is required.
• Strong cash handling and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while ensuring guest satisfaction.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.

Skills

Bartending

Cash Handling

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Ability to Work in Fast-Paced Environment

Education

Bartending School

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Overview

Seasonal Position (Starts- May 16, 2025 Ends- September 15, 2025)

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 $11 to $12, plus tips.

Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Responsibilities

• Must 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.
• Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Must 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.
• Ability to handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.
• Maintains 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 21 years of age.

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.