Concessions Bar Lead | Part-Time | Moody Center

Concessions Bar Lead | Part-Time | Moody Center

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 Bar Lead is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. Concession Bar Leads are responsible for overseeing bar procedures and ensuring all staff are following alcohol service protocols. They 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 $12.00 to $16.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain posted until August 7, 2026

About the Venue

At Moody Center in Austin, Texas, we are building a championship organization that serves our fans, community, and business partners through world-class sports, entertainment, and experiences. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We strive to create a culture that empowers and inspires our employees to go above and beyond for our clients, patrons, and community.

Moody Center is Austin's new arena that gave the "Live Music Capital of the World" the world-class arena it deserves. Moody Center is a premier 15,000+ seat venue that hosts the biggest artists and acts on the planet. Designed specifically for concerts, the new arena is home to the University of Texas Women's and Men's basketball games, family shows, and other sporting and community events. Moody Center is the first of its kind in the industry with an unrivaled partnership between Oak View Group, Live Nation/C3 Presents, The University of Texas at Austin, and Minister of Culture, Matthew McConaughey. Moody Center has been recently named the Arena of the Year by Pollstar and by the Academy of Country Music.

We want you to join our team and create the most electric entertainment experience in the nation.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to state, federal, and corporate liquor regulations pertaining to serving alcoholic beverages to minors and intoxicated guests.
• Oversee all bar procedures during events to ensure proper service flow and professionalism.
• Follow and enforce health code standards.
• Reporting any incidents or issues to Bar Supervisors or Manager when they arise.
• Coaching staff, when needed, on alcohol compliance, bar procedures, speed of service, and guest interactions.
• Follow bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.
• Takes and/or processes orders for drinks; mixes, garnishes, and presents drinks using standard ingredient recipes; and practices prudent portion control.
• Set up assigned bars; requisitions and stocks all beer, wine, spirits, paper products, straws and stirrers, condiments, ice, and produce.
• Maintain stock, prepares, and stores all fresh fruit and vegetable garnishes, juices, and other perishables to ensure product quality. Request additional product or restock as needed.
• Greet guests in a courteous, friendly manner.
• Detect and act upon guest inebriation as trained, escalating to management or security when needed.
• Lock up and store all beverage products, food, and equipment items and perform all closing duties at the end of the shift.
• Perform general cleaning tasks to adhere to health and safety standards; keep work area clean and organized.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience bartending in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to accurately handle register and revenue collections through POS system is required.
• Ability to meet the company standard of excellence in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers, and uniform standards.
• Demonstrate knowledge of liquor laws.
• Must have the ability to handle guest issues, deescalate them, and report to department supervisors and/or managers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must have knowledge or ability to learn about various beers, wines & spirits available.
• Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must possess or be willing to obtain a valid food handling certificate and TABC certificate prior to working at Moody Center.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.
• Bartending school preferred.

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.