Cashier | Part-Time| PPL Center

Oak View Group; Allentown, City of Syracuse (Lehigh County, NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management seeks a friendly and efficient Cashier to join their team. In this role, you will engage with guests, handle cash transactions, and ensure a clean and organized concession area. Your excellent interpersonal skills will shine as you serve beverages and respond to customer needs in a fast-paced environment. This position offers flexibility and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team at a premier events venue. If you enjoy working with people and thrive in a lively atmosphere, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or over with a high school diploma preferred.
• 3+ months experience in food service and cash handling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct cash register sales and maintain stock levels.
• Serve beverages responsibly and maintain cleanliness.
• Respond to customer requests and assist with cleanup.

Skills

Cash handling

Customer service

Food service knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cash register

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.

Position Summary

The Cashier utilizes a cash register and accepts payment. Prepares and serves concession items to guests. Prepares and pours beverages and serves them to guests. Ensures quality of food presentation. Must be able to maintain excellent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

This role pays an hourly wage of $10 to $14, plus tips.

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

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

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region’s largest events venue.

The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Responsibilities

1. Conduct the cash register sales by entering the orders and completing the transaction.
2. Maintain stock and supply levels, and communicate to the Concessions Stand Manager of low stock items.
3. Listen and respond to customer requests or concerns.
4. Maintain a clean and organized work space including disposal of garbage and cleaning dishes.
5. Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages responsibly. Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for purchase of alcoholic beverages.
6. Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
7. Assist in clean up and break down of the assigned concession area at the end of each workday.
8. Perform other duties as assigned by the stand lead, supervisors, or managers.

Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
2. Must be 18 or over.
3. Three or more months’ experience in food service industry preferred.
4. Previous cash handling experience preferred.
5. Ability to learn to handle cash and operate a cash register and corresponding system.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers, and guests.
7. Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service certification if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60-day time-frame from date of hire).
8. Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays, 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.