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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. 

We are looking for an experienced Barista to join our team at Curtain Call Cafe inside the Kimmel Center. The ideal candidate will need to have some experience within food retail or a similar quality-led, high-volume, fast-paced environment. Great presence, personality, communication skills, and a love of food and drink are essential.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for part-time roles: 401(k) savings plan, 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 7, 2026.

In 2024, The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Cultural Campus introduced the Ensemble Arts Philly brand name to improve clarity for the audience experience across our physical spaces and online. This new brand represents a wide variety of genres, including Broadway, comedy, theater, jazz, dance, and family presentations across our three venues: the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Academy of Music, and the Miller Theater.

• Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty drinks.
• Follow specific recipes, ensure consistency, and may create latte art to enhance the customer experience.
• Greet customers, take orders, provide recommendations, answer questions about menu items, and handle payments.
• Ensure a welcoming environment and address customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.
• Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment, calibrate espresso machines, and manage point-of-sale systems.
• Assist with inventory management, stock supplies, and prepare food items such as pastries, sandwiches, or snacks.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace, sanitize equipment, clean counters, restock supplies, and ensure the dining area is tidy.

• 1+ years of experience in coffee shops, smoothie bars, cafes, or restaurant beverage programs preferred.
• Experience operating espresso machines, blenders, grinders, and related beverage equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and nutrition guidelines precisely.
• Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods while maintaining organization and cleanliness.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with athletes, coaches, chefs, and training staff.
• Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexible schedule availability to align with Miller Theater event and performance schedules.

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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