Event Bartender | Part-Time | The Texas Tech Club

Oak View Group; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 11,020 - 13,776; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) savings plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group is seeking an Event Bartender to serve beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at Texas Tech events. You will work in a fast-paced environment, maintain attendance, and handle shifts for home football games.

The role is hourly and tip-eligible, with flexibility to cover events as needed. Responsibilities include following bar notes, upselling, handling cash, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring compliance with state regulations (TABC certification preferred).

Qualifications

• Six months or more bartending experience.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow 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.
• Know various beer, wine, and spirits and upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check guests’ ID to verify minimum age for alcohol service.
• Communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.
• Listen and respond to customer requests or concerns.
• De-escalate intoxicated guest situations and involve management or security as needed.
• Request additional product or restock as required.
• Handle cash and operate a bank at the bar.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary workstation and equipment.
• Assist with setup/breakdown of bar equipment and cooler organization.

Skills

Six months bartending experience

Accurate cash handling

Excellent interpersonal skills

Flexible schedule

Job description

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 Event Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic, during events at Texas Tech. The role requires a personable, professional individual capable of working in an ever‑changing fast‑paced environment. Employees must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need. Event bartenders are required to work all Texas Tech Home Football Games.

This role pays an hourly rate of $8.00–$10.00 and is tip‑eligible.

Benefits for Part‑Time Roles

401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

Open Until

This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in guest service, interaction with co‑workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow 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 concerning the distribution of alcohol. Must be TABC certified.
• Know various beer, wine, and spirits and be able to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check guests’ 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.
• Listen and respond to any customer requests or concerns.
• 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 unable to resolve or decide beyond the scope of standard decision‑making.
• Request additional product or restock product as required.
• Handle cash accurately; responsible for issuing a bank at the corresponding bar.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation at all times. Ensure bar equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Other duties as assigned, such as set‑up and breakdown of bar equipment and assisting with organization of the cooler.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• 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.

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.