Seasonal Bartender (Part Time) LA County Fair

Oak View Group; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading venue management company as a Bartender! This exciting seasonal role involves providing exceptional service to guests while working in a vibrant environment during the LA County Fair. You will be responsible for serving a variety of beverages, ensuring customer satisfaction, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety. Ideal candidates will have bartending experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for creating memorable experiences. This opportunity offers a chance to be part of a diverse team committed to excellence in the live event industry.

Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) Matching

Tips

Qualifications

• Two years of bartending experience in a high-volume environment.
• RBS Alcohol Certificate and CA Food Handlers Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to guests in a fast-paced setting.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards at the bar.
• Ensure compliance with alcohol service laws and company policies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Alcoholic Beverages

Ability to Work in a Fast-Paced Environment

Teamwork

Education

RBS Alcohol Certificate

CA Food Handlers Certificate

Experience in Bartending or Full-Service Restaurant

Tools

Point-of-Sale Computer System

Job description

Oak View Group

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.

Overview

The 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 needs.

This is a Seasonal position for the month of May. LA County Fair is open May 2 – 26, 2025 Thursday – Sunday.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $17.27 plus tips.

For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until May 26, 2025.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for serving guests hard liquor, beer, and wine in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellence in customer service, interacting with guests in a friendly and fast manner; ensuring guests' complete satisfaction and exceeding their expectations.
• Have extensive knowledge in all aspects of alcohol to sell and serve drinks in a professional manner that achieves Company service and quality standards.
• Acknowledge all guests, anticipate their needs, and respond promptly.
• Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Enter and complete guests' orders on a point-of-sale computer system; accept credit card payments.
• Recognize guests that are visibly intoxicated and take action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with Company, Federal, State, and local policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Complete an accurate opening and closing inventory of product.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding area throughout the day.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work.
• Check IDs of guests prior to serving, ensuring each guest is of age to purchase alcohol with a valid ID. Refuse to serve beverages in a polite manner to guests who are not of legal age and have expired IDs.
• Follow company’s guidelines for serving any alcoholic drink in appropriate cup size.
• Request additional product or restock product as required.
• Learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties, and spirits available, and be able to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Stand for the entire shift while performing the duties of this position.

Qualifications

• Two years or more experience in a full-service restaurant or bartending in a similar volume with a craft/classic cocktail program.
• Must have RBS Alcohol Certificate required by State Law.
• Must have CA Food Handlers Certificate required by State Law.
• Take pride in personal appearance; report to work in neat and clean clothing; maintain well-groomed hair and personal hygiene as established by Company policy.
• Knowledge of various beers, wines, and spirits.
• Knowledge of mixing and garnishing alcoholic drinks.
• Maintain excellent attendance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately interpret and follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet the demands of the work schedule, be at work and on time, and work long hours if needed.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to remain stationary for long periods of up to four (4) hours; able to safely reach, bend, stoop, and frequently lift up to 25 pounds.

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.