Barback | Part-Time | The Met Philadelphia

Responsibilities

• Stocking products for the bar, including N/A beverages, alcoholic beverages, and icing wells.
• Sweeping and mopping the bar.
• Moving kegs in and out of keg coolers and tapping kegs.
• Drafting beer and pouring wine for guest orders, running supplies for bartenders back up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, and stirrers.
• Affirming that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas utilizing sanitation procedures; this includes mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, and keeping closet areas clear of debris and clutter.
• Recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to make bartenders aware of such individuals.
• Maintaining sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.

Qualifications

• Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume bar capacity is preferred.

About The Venue

The Met Philadelphia, after a comprehensive renovation, reopened on December 3, 2018, with a performance by Bob Dylan. The renovation restored the building's historic features while updating it with modern amenities. Today, The Met operates as a premier concert venue, hosting a wide range of performances from classical music and opera to rock concerts and comedy shows. The venue's revival has been celebrated as a significant achievement in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. The Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia stands today as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing commitment to preserving historic landmarks for future generations.

Benefits

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.

Pay

This position pays an hourly rate of $18.00 and is tip eligible.

Schedule

This position will remain open until August 14, 2026.

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.