Barback | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

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 world-class venues and a client roster of iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions across four continents.

About the Role

We are looking for energetic and reliable Barbacks to support bar operations across multiple locations at Benchmark International Arena, ensuring a smooth and efficient guest experience during events. As a Barback, you will play a key behind-the-scenes role by maintaining stocked and organized bar areas, assisting bartenders, and upholding high standards of cleanliness and service. Your attention to detail, sense of urgency, and commitment to supporting the front-of-house team will directly enhance the overall fan experience. This role requires a team-first attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

About The Venue

From 2011 to 2013, Benchmark International Arena underwent more than $62 million in improvements, revolutionizing the industry and establishing itself as Florida’s premier entertainment venue. Home to the three-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning, the arena features unique attractions such as lightning-throwing Tesla coils, an 11,000 square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with city views, and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ. Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the best venues in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Stock products for the bar, including nonalcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, icing wells, and supplies.
• Sweep and mop the bar area, collect empty liquor bottles, move kegs in and out of keg coolers, and tap kegs.
• Draft beer, pour wine for guest orders, and run supplies for bartenders (e.g., backup fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, stirrers).
• Ensure location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of each event.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas using sanitation procedures, including mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, and keeping closet areas clear of debris.
• Identify and report guests who are visibly intoxicated to bartenders.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Meet company standards for excellent attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by location Supervisors and Managers.

Requirements

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with employees, co-workers, management, and guests to foster a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for product inventory.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods during events.
• Able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• Frequently required to lift heavy objects.

Pay

Hourly rate of $13.25–$13.75, plus tips.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching.