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.

Position Summary

The Bar Captain is responsible for setting up, executing, and breaking down of all bar events, providing leadership and guidance to staff, and ensuring all banr services align with the event’s requirements.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.00-$23.00 and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Full-Time roles: Health, Dental and Vision Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, 401(k) matching, and Paid Time Off (vacation days, sick days, and 11 holidays).

This position will remain open until May 15, 2025.

About the Venue

We believe a performing arts center should be more than a beautifully designed building. We believe in creating experiences that educate as much as entertain. And we believe in inspiring creativity with programming our entire community can enjoy. We believe in making the arts accessible to people from all walks of life—all over the world.

Since opening Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in 2014, we’ve even been named one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “25 New Tourist Attractions Worth Adding to Your Bucket List” and one of Southern Living magazine’s “50 Best Places in the South Now.” So from ballet to Broadway, comedy acts to kids’ shows and educational programs to outdoor festivals, you’re always in for an amazing experience—here at the arts center.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Oversee Bar Operations: Ensure the bar runs smoothly in the absence of the manager.
• Staff Management: Supervise bartenders and bar backs, ensuring they adhere to procedures and standards.
• Customer Service: Engage with guests to provide excellent service and handle any issues that arise.
• Inventory Control: Monitor and control beverage stocks, ensuring efficient use of products.
• Training and Development: Train and coach bar staff to maintain high standards of service.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to state and city alcohol laws and hotel service standards.
• Mixology: Create and recommend drink specials, and ensure proper mixing and serving of beverages.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Experience: At least one year of full-time experience in a similar position, preferably in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Skills: Strong leadership, problem-solving, and customer service skills.
• Education: Relevant degree or certifications in hospitality, business, or related fields.
• Flexibility: Ability to work shifts and adapt to last-minute changes.

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.