Catering Attendant | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Oak View Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Job summary

Oak View Group, the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure, seeks a Catering Attendant for Benchmark International Arena in Tampa. You will serve food and beverages to guests, arrange setups, and ensure top-notch presentation while adhering to safety and alcohol service policies.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in food & beverage or customer service, a high school diploma or GED, and valid food handling (or alcohol) certification. This role is part-time and tip eligible.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in food & beverage or customer service.
• High school diploma or GED strongly preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced event environment.
• Valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state/federal regulations.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions for POS transactions.

Responsibilities

• Arrange tables and decorations.
• Arrange buffet tables with food, beverage, and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Replace tableware and linens as necessary.
• Observe guests to respond to additional requests.
• Explain menu items and ingredients as needed.
• Assist in setting up functions, including linens, dishware, glassware, and silverware.
• Thoroughly clean the location after the event.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated attendance excellence.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Cash handling

Math basics

Food & beverage knowledge

Attendance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Food handling certificate

Alcohol service permit

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 Catering Attendant is responsible for serving food and beverage products to preferred guests in the venue during events. Ensures quality of food presentation. Must be familiar with and follow all state and company alcohol service policies. Must be able to maintain excellent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.00 - $20.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) Matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

Benchmark International Arena is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, that has been used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football , concerts, and other events. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000-square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Arrange tables and decorations.
• Arrange buffet tables with food, beverage, and service items according to standards.
• Serve food and beverages to guests.
• Responsible for replacing tableware and linens as necessary.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests.
• Recommend certain menu items and identify ingredients or explain how various items on the menu are prepared.
• Assists in setting up functions, including linens, dishware, glassware, and silverware.
• Thoroughly cleans the location after the event is completed.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED strongly preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a food & beverage or customer service role.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation, and product inventory.

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.