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 preparing and serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while providing exceptional guest service at the Mobile Convention Center. This position ensures accurate beverage preparation, responsible alcohol service, proper cash handling, and compliance with established sanitation, safety, and operational standards. The ideal candidate is dependable, guest-focused, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume, event-driven environment while maintaining Oak View Group's standards for customer service, professionalism, safety, and operational excellence. 

This role pays an hourly rate of $7.50 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from December 21, 2026, through and will end February 19, 2027.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

• Prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with established recipes, portion control standards, and company procedures. 
• Provide friendly, professional, and efficient service to guests throughout assigned events. 
• Follow bar menus, pre-shift instructions, and established service procedures to ensure consistent beverage quality and guest satisfaction. 
• Maintain knowledge of available beer, wine, spirits, and specialty beverages to assist guests with selections and recommend additional products when appropriate. 
• Verify guest identification and legal drinking age in accordance with applicable laws and company policies. 
• Follow responsible alcohol service procedures and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. 
• Recognize observable signs of intoxication and appropriately refuse or discontinue alcohol service when required, notifying management or security as necessary. 
• Respond professionally to guest questions, requests, and concerns, escalating situations beyond the scope of the position to management. 
• Contact management or security when guests become confrontational, disruptive, or present potential safety concerns. 
• Accurately process cash, credit card, and other approved payment transactions using designated point-of-sale systems. 
• Maintain accountability for assigned cash banks, transactions, and reconciliation procedures in accordance with company policies. 
• Monitor beverage inventory and communicate product shortages or replenishment needs to supervisors or bar support staff. 
• Assist with stocking and restocking beverages, ice, garnishes, glassware, and other bar supplies throughout assigned shifts. 
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary bar stations, equipment, and surrounding service areas. 
• Ensure bar equipment is properly cleaned, maintained, and operated in accordance with established procedures. 
• Assist with bar setup and breakdown, including organizing supplies, equipment, storage areas, and coolers. 
• Follow established inventory control, product handling, and waste reduction procedures. 
• Maintain compliance with applicable sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards. 
• Work collaboratively with bartenders, barbacks, supervisors, and other team members to ensure efficient event operations. 
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support beverage and event operations. 

• Minimum of six months of previous bartending experience is preferred. 
• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar, restaurant, hospitality, or event-driven environment is preferred. 
• Bartending school or formal beverage service training is preferred but not required. 
• Experience operating point-of-sale systems and accurately handling cash and electronic payments is preferred. 
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, mixed beverages, and responsible alcohol service practices. 
• Possesion or willingness to obtain and maintain applicable alcohol service certifications or permits. 
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with guests, coworkers, supervisors, and management. 
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations necessary for beverage transactions, cash handling, and inventory management. 
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team. 
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize responsibilities during high-volume events. 
• Ability to maintain accuracy when preparing beverages and processing transactions. 
• Knowledge of responsible alcohol service procedures and guest safety practices. 
• Ability to recognize and appropriately respond to guest concerns and potentially unsafe situations. 
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to assist with changing operational needs. 
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts. 
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, lift, carry, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements. 
• Ability to lift, carry, and move beverage products, ice, equipment, and bar supplies as required by assigned duties, with or without reasonable accommodation. 
• Ability to safely operate bar equipment and handle glassware, beverage containers, and related supplies. 
• Must be comfortable working in environments that may include loud noise, crowded spaces, and varying temperatures. 

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.