Concessions Bartender | Part-Time | SeatGeek Stadium

Oak View Group; Bridgeview (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits per CBA

Job summary

Oak View Group in Illinois is seeking a Concession Bartender to serve beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, in a fast-paced environment. The role requires reliable attendance and availability for events per business needs, with an hourly wage of $15.40 and tip eligibility under the current CBA.

Responsibilities include maintaining guest service excellence, following bar notes and menus, upselling, measuring pours, verifying IDs, handling cash, and keeping a clean workstation.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• Proficient on a POS system.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.
• Current Illinois Basset Certificate required.
• Bartending school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages following menu and state guidelines.
• Upsell products to guests and maintain knowledge of drink offerings.
• Pour drinks accurately and check guest IDs per regulations.
• Manage cash and operate the bar cash bank.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary work station and bar equipment.
• Assist with setup and breakdown of bar area and cooler organization.
• Escalate intoxicated guest situations to management or security as needed.

Skills

Six months bartending experience

Cash handling

Prioritize tasks

Interpersonal & communication

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork & self-direction

Bartending school preferred

Education

Illinois Basset Certificate

Bartending school preferred

Tools

POS system

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 Concession 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 will pay an hourly wage of $15.40 and is tip eligible (per CBA).

Benefits: As per the Union Agreement.

This position will remain open until October 2, 2026.

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; be responsible for issuing bank at his/her bar.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary work station 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.
• Must be proficient on a POS system.
• 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.
• Current Illinois Basset Certificate required.

Diversity & Inclusion

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.