Event Bar Support & Stock Specialist

Oak View Group; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in Hartford, CT, is the exclusive food and beverage provider for The Bushnell, Connecticut’s premier performing arts venue. The Barback helps the beverage team by stocking stations, replenishing inventory, and supporting bartenders for events, while keeping bars clean and compliant.

This part-time, on-site role requires flexibility for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends with on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Previous barback, food and beverage, warehouse, or hospitality experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently, including cases of beverages, kegs, and bags of ice.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced event environment.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bars and beverage stations before events by stocking beer, wine, liquor, mixers, non-alcoholic beverages, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, utensils, stirrers, and other necessary supplies.
• Continuously replenish bar inventory during service to ensure bartenders remain fully stocked and guest service is not interrupted.
• Transport beverage products, supplies, and equipment between storage areas and service locations.
• Move, tap, replace, and disconnect kegs while maintaining draft beer systems.
• Assist bartenders by pouring draft beer and wine when directed to improve service efficiency.
• Refill ice wells and maintain an adequate supply of ice throughout each event.
• Assist with opening and closing bar procedures, including setup, breakdown, restocking, and securing beverage inventory.
• Verify all bar equipment is clean, operational, and properly prepared before the start of service.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bar surfaces, stacking floor mats, removing trash, recycling cardboard, relining trash receptacles, and organizing storage areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards while maintaining a safe working environment.
• Observe guests for signs of visible intoxication and promptly notify bartenders or management in accordance with responsible alcohol service policies.
• Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and accountability procedures.
• Provide courteous, professional service while working collaboratively with bartenders, supervisors, and other team members.
• Maintain dependable attendance and be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by Beverage Leadership.

Skills

Barback experience

Hospitality awareness

Communication

Job description

Oak View Group in Hartford, CT, is the exclusive food and beverage provider for The Bushnell, Connecticut’s premier performing arts venue. The Barback helps the beverage team by stocking stations, replenishing inventory, and supporting bartenders for events, while keeping bars clean and compliant.

This part-time, on-site role requires flexibility for mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends with on-call shifts.