Beer Vendor | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

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 Beer Vendor is a high‑energy, guest‑facing position responsible for selling beer and other approved beverages throughout Benchmark International Arena. Beer Vendors play a key role in elevating the fan experience by delivering fast, friendly, and responsible service directly to guests in the concourse or in their seats. This role requires strong communication skills, mobility, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment. Vendors must strictly follow all alcohol‑service regulations, maintain accurate cash handling, and uphold OVG standards. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

Please note this is a commission-based position, as well as tips earned.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $11.98 and is commission and 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

From 2011 to 2013, Benchmark International Arena had more than $62 million in improvements that have clearly revolutionized the industry and made it the premier entertainment venue in the state of Florida. With a wide array of venues spread throughout the United States, it can be difficult to find one that distinguishes itself from the others. That is not the case with the renovated Benchmark International Arena, Florida’s premier entertainment venue and home of the three-time Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning. Boasting unique features like lightning-throwing Tesla coils, the 11,000-square-foot Budweiser Biergarten with incredible views of the city and a massive five-manual, 105-rank digital pipe organ, Benchmark International Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate company standards for guest service, professionalism, and uniform compliance.
• Sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with all state/federal regulations and venue policies.
• Maintain knowledge of available beer selections and upselling when appropriate.
• Check guest ID to ensure legal drinking age compliance.
• Communicate with alcohol cut-offs professionally and safely.
• Manage intoxicated or confrontational guests and contact management/security when needed.
• Track product counts, report shortages, and return unsold inventory.
• Communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff, and guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment.
• Move through assigned sections to maximize sales while maintaining safety awareness.
• Possess a valid alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry is preferred.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) as they relate to POS credit transactions and product inventory.
• Must be able to operate handheld POS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Able to stand and walk for extended periods during events.  
• Able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, and crouch. 
• The employee is frequently required to lift heavy objects. 

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.