Server | Part-Time | Leo Restaurant

Oak View Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

401(k) matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) is seeking a Server for Leo Restaurant inside the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia. This role focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences with professional, efficient food and beverage service during events. You’ll help with setup, meal service, and post-event clean-up to maintain ambiance and hospitality.

This part-time position pays $9.00 per hour and is tip eligible, with benefits including a 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. Open until October 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume food service preferred.
• Strong customer service orientation and guest focus.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of the menu and any special items.
• Provide quick, attentive, and professional service to banquet guests.
• Ensure food items are served hot and presented neatly.
• Pre-bus and bus tables as needed during peak periods.
• Support bar and kitchen staff to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Hospitality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Oak View GroupOak 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.

Oak View GroupOak 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

A Server plays a critical role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by providing professional and efficient food and beverage service during events. Their primary function is to ensure that all guests feel welcomed and attended to, following event specifications and service standards. From the setup of banquet spaces to the seamless execution of meal service, they maintain an acute focus on detail and hospitality. Servers work collaboratively with kitchen and event staff to ensure the timely delivery of courses, adapt to guest needs in real time, and uphold the ambiance and quality of the event. Beyond serving, Servers contribute to the overall success of events by maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the service. They reset spaces for subsequent events and ensure that all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately. Whether it's a formal gala, a corporate event, or a wedding reception, this applies. Servers are integral in creating a positive impression of the venue and event host, embodying professionalism, efficiency, and a guest-focused attitude.

This role pays an hourly rate of $9.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

About The Venue

Leo Restaurant inside the Kimmel Center provides a refined experience for neighborhood diners and theatergoers as well. Led by Executive Chef Haley McKinney and inspired by her travels, our menu artfully blends the vibrant, fresh flavors of coastal cuisines from around the world. Seasonal, locally sourced ingredients take center stage in standout dishes like squid ink campanelle tossed in a rich lobster and aged ham ragù and delicate lamb merguez dumplings served with cardamom yogurt and bell pepper hot sauce.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
• Provides quick, attentive, friendly, and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
• Ensures that food items are served at the proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
• Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
• Pre-bus tables and fully bus tables when necessary during peak periods.
• Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
• Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
• Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
• Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
• Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
• Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months working in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment is preferred.
• Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related food service job experience.
• Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and other required compliance trainings.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.

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.