Bartender | Part-Time | University of Southern California (USC) Athletics

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 Venue

The University of Southern California (USC) Athletics encompasses a wide range of sports programs and facilities owned and operated by the University of Southern California. The facilities host various events, including sporting events, concerts, and other special events.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate ability to meet the company standard 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 following all proper procedures, including state/federal regulations pertaining to alcohol distribution.
• Learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine, and spirits available; 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 a 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.
• Notify management for decisions beyond standard scope.
• Request additional products or restock as required.
• Handle cash accurately and maintain responsibility for the issued bank at the bar.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary workstation and ensure bar equipment is clean and well-maintained.
• Perform other duties as assigned, such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment and assisting with cooler organization.

Requirements

• Six months or more of bartending experience.
• 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.
• Bartending school preferred.
• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Ability to lift heavy objects.

Pay

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.50 and is tip-eligible (per CBA).

Benefits

Benefits are per the union agreement.