Beverage Supervisor | Part-Time | Iowa Events Center

Oak View Group; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking a Beverage Supervisor to assist the Beverage Manager in overseeing set‑up, tear‑down, staffing, product and supplies for catered events. With direction from Catering & Beverage Manager and/or GM, you will oversee cash handling and ensure responsible service of alcoholic beverages during catered events.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00, and benefits for part-time roles include a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in beverage service or a food service environment.
• Previous supervisory/lead position experience preferred.
• Bartending experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead a team in a high-pressure environment while maintaining a cooperative atmosphere.
• Self-directed and able to work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to present and communicate professionally with guests and teams in an event-driven setting.
• Ability to manage guest cutoffs and make decisions with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Supervises beverage staff during catered events under direction of Beverage Manager or GM.
• Oversees service of beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
• Ensures staff check IDs and serve responsibly in accordance with regulations.
• Maintains positive employee relations and provides professional presence for guests.
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety and employment regulations.
• Stocks and prepares equipment for catered events.
• Reads and executes Banquet Event Orders (BEO).
• Maintains clean and organized beverage storage.
• Monitors set-up/tear-down of beverage stations and runs product as required.
• Verifies opening/closing bar sheet counts.
• Provides support during busy periods.
• Coaches staff in absence of Beverage Manager.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Team leadership

Communication

Independent work

Decision making

Flexibility

Event service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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 Beverage Supervisor assists the Beverage Manager with overseeing set‑up and tear‑down, staffing, product, and supplies as they relate to beverages for catered events. With direction from Catering & Beverage Manager and/or GM, oversees cash handling of beverage staff and serving of alcoholic beverages during catered events.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until November 27, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Supervises beverage staff during catered events at the direction of Beverage Manager or GM.
• Responsible for overseeing the service of beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
• Responsible for ensuring staff members check guests' IDs to verify the minimum age requirement and are serving beverages responsibly in accordance with local/state/federal regulations.
• Maintains and supports a positive employee/relations climate for the team.
• Provides a professional presence for guests/clients during events and responds appropriately to requests.
• Ensures compliance with health, sanitation, safety, and employment regulations by clearly communicating standards and procedures to all staff.
• Stocking product and preparing equipment as required for catered events.
• Read and execute event requirements from Banquet Event Order (BEO).
• Maintain a clean and organized beverage storage unit(s).
• Monitors and assists with set‑up and tear‑down of beverage stations and runs product as required.
• Verifies accuracy of opening & closing bar sheet counts.
• Supports beverage team by serving as required during busy periods.
• Coach employees as directed in the absence of the Beverage Manager.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years’ experience in beverage service, a food service environment, or a similar industry preferred.
• Previous experience in a supervisory, training, or lead position preferred.
• Bartending experience preferred.
• Detail‑oriented, with the ability to multi‑task and effectively prioritize in a fast‑paced, changing environment.
• Ability to lead a team in a positive professional and high‑pressure environment while creating a cooperative atmosphere.
• Ability to be self‑directed and work independently with little oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to provide professional presentations and communications with guests and teams in an event‑driven environment.
• Ability to make decisions regarding "cutoffs" of guests, execute guest cutoffs’s, and demonstrate sound judgment independently.
• Ability to work a flexible event‑based schedule as required, 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.