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 Food and Beverage Team Lead is responsible for leading the service of guests in the venue dining areas and catering functions. Must be personable and able to work in an ever-changing, fast-paced environment. The Food and Beverage Team Lead will work alongside the Food and Beverage Managers on projects including inventory and special events. The team lead must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work independently and stay on task. This position is great for someone who wants to deep-dive into the hospitality industry, using their skills to create menu plans, learn to create menus, order products, and evolve their leadership skills to manage a venue and team. 

Currently the schedule needed for this role is Thursday through Monday, and shift times will vary between 9am and 9pm depending on the day. Days off will be Tuesday and Wednesday. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $19.00.

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 December 31, 2026.

• Work in a lead capacity in a high-volume, fast-paced restaurant or catering environment.
• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Identify ingredients or explain how various items on the menu are prepared.
• Responsible for overseeing the serving of meals to guests.
• Will work alongside the manager for creating menu plans, ordering products, and putting away deliveries. 
• Responsible for leading others and assigning duties to team members and verifying they are completed
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Assists in setting up catering functions, food prep, and delivery.
• Responsible for observing guests to respond to any additional requests.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

• 2-3 years of previous experience in food & beverage operations. 
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff, and guests in a clear, businesslike, and respectful manner, which focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation, and product inventory.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.

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.