Catering Attendant | 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 seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

About The Venue

Benchmark International Arena is a multipurpose arena in Tampa, Florida, United States, used for ice hockey, basketball, arena football, concerts, and other events. Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion, Tampa Bay Lightning, it features unique attractions such as lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 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

• Arranges tables and decorations.
• Arranges buffet tables with food, beverage, and service items according to standards.
• Serves food and beverages to guests.
• Replaces tableware and linens as necessary.
• Observes guests to respond to additional requests.
• Recommends menu items, identifies ingredients, or explains preparation methods.
• Assists in setting up functions, including linens, dishware, glassware, and silverware.
• Thoroughly cleans location after event completion.
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Meets the company standard for excellent attendance.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED strongly preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted.
• 1-2 years’ experience working in a food & beverage or customer service role.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess a valid food handling certificate or alcohol service permit if required by state or federal regulations.
• Ability to handle cash accurately and responsibly.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation, and product inventory.

Pay

Hourly rate of $19.00-$20.00, tip eligible.

Benefits

• 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching for part-time roles.