Barback | Part-Time | Broadmoor World Arena and Pikes Peak Center

About the Company

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 owned 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

The Barback is responsible for supporting the bartender by restocking products to ensure bartenders remain fully stocked during events while adhering to all policies and procedures regarding alcohol dispensing. This role is tip-eligible and requires maintaining excellent attendance to work events as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Stock products for the bar, including non-alcoholic beverages, alcoholic beverages, and icing wells.
• Sweep and mop the bar area.
• Move kegs in and out of keg coolers and tap kegs.
• Draft beer and pour wine for guest orders.
• Run supplies for bartenders, including backup fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, and stirrers.
• Ensure location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas using sanitation procedures (e.g., mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, keeping closet areas clear of debris).
• Identify and report visibly intoxicated guests to bartenders.
• Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Demonstrate excellent attendance as per company standards.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume bar environment is preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, event-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills with employees, coworkers, management, and guests in a respectful and professional manner.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state/federal regulations.
• Ability to perform basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) for product inventory.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $15.16–$18.00.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan with company matching.
• One hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year (for part-time, seasonal, and internship employees).