Bartender | Part-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium

Oak View Group

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. 

Position Summary

The Bartender is responsible for providing exceptional beverage service during conventions, meetings, banquets, receptions, galas, and special events. This position prepares and serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while delivering outstanding guest service in a fast-paced event environment. The Bartender ensures compliance with responsible alcohol service practices, maintains a clean and organized work area, and contributes to the successful execution of all events.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $21.00 - $23.00 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.

About the Venue

The Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium is a campus-style meetings and events complex in Pasadena, California, offering 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve beer, wine, crafted cocktails, mixed drinks, and non-alcoholic beverages according to event specifications and company standards.
• Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient service to guests during events.
• Set up and break down banquet bars, including stocking products, glassware, garnishes, and supplies.
• Verify guest age and monitor alcohol consumption in accordance with applicable laws and responsible beverage service guidelines.
• Accurately operate point-of-sale systems and process transactions when applicable.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of bar areas throughout events.
• Monitor inventory levels and communicate restocking needs to supervisors and barbacks.
• Assist with inventory control and product accountability procedures.
• Work closely with banquet supervisors/leads, servers, culinary staff, and event leadership to ensure seamless event execution.
• Respond promptly and professionally to guest requests and concerns.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards.
• Assist with post-event cleanup and closing procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience in hospitality, catering, restaurants, hotels, convention centers, stadiums, arenas, or banquet operations preferred.
• Knowledge of beer, wine, spirits, and cocktail preparation.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate POS systems when required.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy objects.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in crowded and fast-paced event environments.
• Ability to transport beverage products, ice, and supplies as needed.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and event-based hours.
• Alcohol service certification required or ability to obtain it upon hire.
• Food handler certification is required or the ability to obtain within the required timeframe.

Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.