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 is responsible for supporting bartenders and maintaining efficient bar operations during events at the Mobile Convention Center. This position assists with stocking supplies, replenishing inventory, maintaining clean and organized work areas, and ensuring bartenders have the necessary products and equipment to provide excellent guest service. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and able to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume, event-driven environment while maintaining Oak View Group's standards for cleanliness, safety, and customer service.

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

This is a seasonal role from December 21, 2026, and will end on February 19, 2027.

This position will remain open until February 12, 2027.

• Assist bartenders with daily bar operations to ensure efficient and timely guest service.
• Stock and replenish beer, wine, liquor, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and other bar supplies before, during, and after events.
• Monitor inventory levels throughout events and communicate replenishment needs to bartenders or supervisors.
• Assist with setting up and breaking down bar stations, including organizing equipment, supplies, and products.
• Maintain clean, organized, and sanitary bar stations, countertops, equipment, and surrounding service areas.
• Remove empty containers, trash, and other debris from bar and storage areas throughout assigned shifts.
• Ensure storage and supply areas remain organized, accessible, and free of clutter or safety hazards.
• Assist with receiving, transporting, and organizing beverage products and supplies as directed.
• Follow established procedures for proper storage, handling, and rotation of beverage products and supplies.
• Recognize observable signs of guest intoxication and promptly notify bartenders or management in accordance with company policies and responsible alcohol service procedures.
• Follow all applicable sanitation, health, safety, and alcohol service regulations.
• Maintain a professional appearance and provide courteous, respectful assistance to guests, coworkers, and management.
• Work collaboratively with bartenders, supervisors, and other team members to ensure efficient event operations.
• Maintain reliable and punctual attendance in accordance with company policies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support bar and event operations.

• Previous experience in a fast-paced, high-volume bar, restaurant, or hospitality environment is preferred.
• Experience supporting beverage operations or working in an event-driven environment is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple tasks and priorities.
• Ability to communicate professionally and respectfully with guests, coworkers, supervisors, and management.
• Possess or have the willingness to obtain and maintain applicable food handling and alcohol service certifications or permits.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages, as needed for inventory and product handling.
• Strong interpersonal communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to follow instructions and established operational procedures.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Ability to remain professional and composed in a high-volume, fast-paced setting.
• Dependability, flexibility, and willingness to assist with changing operational needs.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout assigned shifts.
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive movements.
• Ability to lift, carry, and move heavy beverage products, ice, equipment, and supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to safely operate and handle bar equipment and related supplies.
• Must be comfortable working in environments that may include loud noise, crowded spaces, and varying temperatures.

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.