Event Center Jobs in Rio Rancho, NM (NOW HIRING)

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 Premium Suite Attendant is responsible for serving guests in the Suites. The Premium Suite Attendant must be personable 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 $14.00-$15.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until November 13, 2026.

The Rio Rancho Events Center (RREC), located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico, is a 7,000 seat multi-purpose facility that opened its doors in October 2006. The RREC leads the field among venues in New Mexico and is home to the New Mexico Runners Major Arena Soccer League team. With 165,000 square feet of extended floor space, the Rio Rancho Events Center is ideal to host concerts, sporting events, family shows, conferences, banquets, and cultural programs. The arena features a single concourse and has 27 suites and 4 party suites, as well as a large club lounge for dinners and parties. The technical expertise and dedication of the RREC staff ensure that audiences will be dazzled and entertained with shows they will never forget. The Rio Rancho Events Center is owned by the City of Rio Rancho and managed by Oak View Group (OVG), the global leader in live experience venue development, management, premium hospitality services, and 360-degree solutions.

• Responsible for assisting setup of food service areas within specific suites and club areas based upon pre-order.
• Ensures all assigned suites are set prior to event based upon communication received of orders.
• Responsible for organization and preparation of events in assigned locations.
• Responsible for assisting in closing out financials per event and ensuring correct billing takes place.
• Monitor and maintain food quality.
• Follows all company policies and procedures, upholding safety and sanitation standards, and ensuring a positive atmosphere for team members and guests.
• Monitor and enforce safe alcohol policies and procedures.
• Monitor and maintain inventory control and product requisition fulfilling.
• Have full knowledge of food and beverage menu items and accompaniments.
• Responsible for supervising the service of beverages to guests including alcoholic beverages. Must check guest's ID to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests.
• Responsible for ensuring suites has all necessary serving ware
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to cut off alcohol to such individuals.
• All other duties as assigned by the managers and supervisors.

• At least 1 year of experience working in a food & beverage or customer service role.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit as required by state of New Mexico.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.

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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