Premium Bartender | Part-Time | Penn State University Athletics

Oak View Group; University Park (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group in University Park, Texas, is seeking a Premium Bartender responsible for providing excellent beverage service in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have at least six months of bartending experience and possess strong communication and cash handling skills.

This role offers an hourly wage between $17.00 and $19.00, is tip eligible, and includes benefits for part-time employees, such as a 401(k) Savings Plan. Flexible scheduling for nights and weekends is required.

Qualifications

• Six months or more experience bartending.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate excellence in guest service and interaction with co-workers.
• Serve alcoholic beverages following state/federal regulations.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation at all times.

Skills

Cash handling skills

Communication skills

Ability to prioritize tasks

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bartending school preferred

Job description

Overview

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 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 pays an hourly rate of $17.00-$19.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the 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 guest IDs 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 product or restock product as required.
• Responsible for balancing bank/cash drawer counts.
• Maintains a clean and sanitary workstation 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 required.
• 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.