Bartender | Part-Time | Colorado State University

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 Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. This role requires a personable and professional individual who can thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet company standards for excellence in guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Follow bar pre-shift notes and bar menus, providing service as described.
• Serve alcoholic beverages in compliance with all state/federal regulations pertaining to alcohol distribution.
• Learn and have knowledge of various beer, wine, and spirits to suggestively upsell products to guests.
• Pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.
• Check guest IDs to verify the minimum age requirement for purchasing alcoholic beverages.
• Communicate cut-off to guests as required and de-escalate intoxicated guest situations.
• Contact management or security if a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity.
• Escalate unresolved issues or decisions beyond standard decision-making to management.
• Request additional products or restock as needed.
• Manage the issued bank at the bar and maintain accurate cash handling.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and ensure bar equipment is clean and well-maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including setting up and breaking down bar equipment and assisting with cooler organization.

Requirements

• Six months or more of bartending experience.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Bartending school preferred.
• Accurate cash handling skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.65–$14.00 and is tip-eligible.

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).