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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. 

The Bartender is responsible for the service of all alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing fast, friendly, and professional service to guests during events. This role requires a personable and professional individual who can thrive in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include serving beverages, verifying guest identification, handling transactions, maintaining a clean and organized service area, and ensuring responsible alcohol service at all times. The Bartender plays a key role in creating a positive guest experience while maintaining excellent attendance and being available to work scheduled events based on business needs.

This role will pay an hourly wage of $16.90-$17.90 and is tip eligible. 

This is a seasonal role from June 25, 2026 and will end on September 30, 2026.

This position will remain open until August 28, 2026.

• Meet company standards of excellence in guest service, teamwork, and uniform appearance.
• Follow all bar pre-shift instructions, bar menus, and service guidelines as assigned.
• Serve alcoholic beverages in accordance with all company policies and applicable state and federal alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of available beer, wine, and spirits selections and utilize suggestive selling techniques to enhance the guest experience.
• Pour and serve beverages responsibly in accordance with company serving standards and portion guidelines.
• Verify guest identification in compliance with state and federal regulations to confirm legal drinking age requirements.
• Communicate and enforce alcohol service cut-offs when necessary.
• Listen to and appropriately respond to guest requests, questions, and concerns in a professional manner.
• Bartenders are expected to assist in de-escalating situations involving intoxicated guests. If a guest becomes confrontational, disruptive, or uses excessive profanity, management or security should be contacted immediately.
• Notify management when situations arise that are beyond standard decision-making authority or cannot be resolved independently.
• Request additional product inventory and restock supplies as needed to maintain efficient service.
• Accurately process guest transactions through the point-of-sale system.
• Maintain a clean, sanitary, and organized workstation at all times.
• Ensure all bar equipment is properly cleaned, sanitized, and maintained.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including bar setup and breakdown, stocking supplies, and organizing cooler inventory.

• Must have a valid RBS Alcohol Certification as required by California State Law.
• Must have a valid California Food Handler Certificate as required by State Law.
• Maintain a professional appearance by reporting to work in clean, neat attire and following company standards for grooming and personal hygiene.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must maintain excellent attendance and reliability.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to understand, interpret, and follow company policies and procedures.

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.

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.

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