Barback

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. 

The Barback supports bartenders by maintaining fully stocked bars, replenishing supplies, keeping work areas clean, and helping ensure an efficient and professional guest experience. Barbacks play an essential role in keeping service running smoothly, especially during busy shifts and live entertainment events. This is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in gaining experience in the hospitality industry.

This role pays an hourly rate of $10.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

The Paramount Baltimore is a new entertainment venue located in Baltimore, Maryland, near M&T Bank Stadium and Camden Yards. The venue will host concerts, comedy shows, private events, and live performances, with a capacity of approximately 3,950 guests. The Paramount Baltimore will bring entertainment, dining, and event experiences to the city's growing entertainment district.

• Restock beer, wine, liquor, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, cups, napkins, and other bar supplies.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate low-stock items to bartenders and management.
• Refill ice bins, replenish beverage stations, and maintain organized storage areas.
• Collect, wash, and organize glassware and other service items as needed.
• Remove empty kegs, boxes, trash, and recycling according to venue procedures.
• Keep bar areas, service stations, storage rooms, and surrounding workspaces clean and sanitary.
• Assist bartenders with setup before service and breakdown after closing.
• Help receive, organize, and rotate deliveries and inventory.
• Support bartenders during high-volume periods by anticipating their needs and responding quickly.
• Follow all sanitation, workplace safety, and alcohol-handling procedures.
• Communicate effectively with bartenders, servers, management, and other team members.
• Assist with special events and other operational duties as assigned.

• Previous restaurant, bar, or hospitality experience is a plus but not required.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work quickly and remain organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift or carry supplies throughout a shift, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must have dependable attendance.
• Must be at least the minimum legal age required for assigned duties and comply with applicable Maryland alcohol-handling requirements.
• Must obtain and maintain any required alcohol awareness or responsible beverage service certification, as applicable to the position and venue.
• Availability for evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based shifts is required or strongly preferred, depending on operational needs.

At OVG, we understand that to continue positively disrupting the sports and live entertainment industry, we need a diverse team to help us do it. We also believe that inclusivity drives innovation, strengthens our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. Our success is rooted in creating environments that reflect and celebrate the diverse communities in which we operate and serve, and this is the reason we are committed to amplifying voices from all different backgrounds.

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.