Clubs Bartender | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena

Position: Premium Clubs Bartender | Part-Time | Benchmark International Arena
Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

We are seeking outgoing, skilled, and service-driven Premium Club Bartenders to join our team to work at the Premium Club locations As a Bartender, you will be a key part of the guest experience, delivering high-quality beverage service with efficiency, accuracy, and a warm, engaging attitude. You will prepare and serve drinks to fans quickly and responsibly, while maintaining a clean, organized, and well-stocked bar area.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is knowledgeable about a variety of beverages, and is passionate about creating a fun and memorable experience for every guest. Your ability to balance speed, service, and professionalism will help elevate the overall fan experience during every event. Bartenders must be personable, professional and able to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment.

The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $14.00 and is tip eligible

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

This position will remain open until March 13, 2026.

About the Venue

From , 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 Amalie 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, Amalie Arena consistently ranks among the very best venues in the United States. The best part? This is only the beginning.

Responsibilities

* Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.

* Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.

* Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.

* Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.

* Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.

* Must check guest's  accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.

* Must communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.

* Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.

* Bartenders are expected to de-escalate intoxicated guest situations. If a guest becomes confrontational, belligerent, or uses extreme profanity, the bartender may contact management or security as required.

* Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.

* Request additional product or restock product as required

* Ability to handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.

* Maintains clean and sanitary work station at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.

* Other duties as assigned such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler

Qualifications

* Six months or more experience bartending.

* Accurate cash handling skills.

* Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

* Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.

* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

* Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.

* Bartending school preferred

Physical Dimensions:

* Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.

* Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms, sit, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.

* The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.

* The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus, peripheral vision and close vision.

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