Concession Worker | Seasonal Part-Time | Seattle Christmas Market

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 Concessions Worker prepares and serves concession items to guests. Prepares and pours beverages and serves them to guests. Ensures quality of food presentation. Utilizes a cash register and accepts payment. Must be able to maintain excellent attendance in accordance with the attendance policy.

This role pays an hourly rate of $21.30 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from November 9, 2026, and will end on December 31, 2026.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About the Venue

Seattle Christmas Market 2026

Located in the heart of downtown Seattle at Seattle Center, the annual Seattle Christmas Market (SCM) will open its doors to the public from November 20th, 2026, to December 27th, 2026 (closed for Thanksgiving and Christmas). Tastefully decorated with its rows of charming wooden huts, Christmas trees, and bright Christmas lights, SCM provides the perfect setting to celebrate the holiday with its authentic food, drinks, and unique gifts and has developed a reputation as "Seattle's ticket to the holiday season.” If you are looking for a fun place to work this season and become part of Seattle’s Christmas magic, we invite you to have a look at our exciting job opportunities and apply.

As SCM will once again develop into the focal point of the holiday season in Seattle, we are looking for customer-focused, detail-oriented, and multitasking self-starters to join our team as Beverage Service Representatives/Bartenders. This position requires full-time availability and a commitment of up to 40 hours per week. 

Responsibilities

• Conduct the cash register sales by taking orders, building orders, and completing the transaction.
• Build orders, prepare food, and have knowledge of all areas in the concessions operations.
• Responsible for maintaining stock and supply levels and communicating low-stock items to the Concessions Stand Manager.
• Listening and responding to customer requests or concerns.
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and organized workspace, including but not limited to disposal of garbage & cleaning dishes.
• Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages, responsibly. 
• Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
• Prepare and serve traditional beverages at one of our three Beverage Huts.
• Customer service in and around beverage huts.
• Utilize POS systems for sales (knowledge of the MyVenue system is an asset).
• Provide cheerful assistance to market visitors and guests.
• Upsell products and inform guests of unique offerings.
• Restocking & inventory tracking.
• ID checking for liquor service. Check the guest's ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
• Stamp administration and rule enforcement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Three or more months’ experience in the food service industry preferred.
• Previous cash handling experience preferred or willingness to learn to handle cash and learn to operate a cash register and corresponding system.
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests.
• Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

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.