Premium Bartender - Part-Time - Moody Center

Sage Group; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a premier venue in Austin, where you will be responsible for providing exceptional beverage service in a fast-paced environment. As a Premium Bartender, you will engage with guests and ensure compliance with liquor laws while delivering a memorable experience. This role offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant atmosphere, serving at one of the most exciting venues in the country. If you thrive in a team-oriented environment and have a passion for hospitality, this position is perfect for you. Bring your skills and energy to create unforgettable moments at live events!

Qualifications

• 6+ months bartending experience in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to handle register and revenue collections accurately.

Responsibilities

• Serve beverages and adhere to liquor regulations.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the work area.

Skills

Bartending Experience

Guest Service Excellence

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Liquor Laws

Ability to Handle POS System

Task Prioritization

Education

Valid Food Handling Certificate

TABC Certificate

Job description

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 Premium 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 $12 to $15, plus tips.

About the Venue

Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premiere 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to The University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Follow bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Take and/or process orders for drinks; mix, garnish and present drinks using standard ingredient recipes; practice prudent portion control.
• Set up assigned bars; requisition and stock all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, ice and produce.
• Maintain stock, prepare, and store all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices and other perishables to ensure product quality. Request additional product or restock as needed.
• Greet guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Detect and act upon guest inebriation as trained, escalating to management or security when needed.
• Lock up and store all beverage products, food, equipment items, and perform all closing duties at the end of shift.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keep work area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed below represent the credentials necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Six months or more experience bartending in a high volume environment.
• Ability to accurately handle register and revenue collections through POS system is required.
• Ability to meet the company standard of excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of liquor laws.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have knowledge or ability to learn about various beer, wine & spirits available.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid food handling certificate and TABC certificate prior to working at Moody Center.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, 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.