Bar Manager| Part Time| Music Festivals

Bar Manager| Part Time| Music Festivals

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 Bar Manager oversees all bar operations during music festivals, ensuring efficient service, compliance with alcohol regulations, and an exceptional guest experience. This role is responsible for managing staff, controlling inventory, and maintaining a fast-paced, high-energy bar environment.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $15.75 - $19.75.

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

This position will remain open until October 30, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily bar operations during events and ensure smooth, high-volume service.
• Hire, train, and supervise bartenders and barbacks.
• Ensure compliance with all alcohol laws, ID checks, and company policies.
• Manage inventory, ordering, and product levels to prevent shortages.
• Monitor cash handling, POS systems, and reconcile sales as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards at all bar locations.
• Resolve guest concerns quickly and professionally.
• Coordinate with event operations, concessions, and leadership teams.
• Ensure all staff deliver excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
• Assist with the physical setup and breakdown of bar operations, including tents, equipment, and bar structures, and ensure team members understand and support these responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of previous experience as a Bar Manager or in a supervisory role in high-volume environments (festivals, stadiums, or large events preferred).
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Knowledge of alcohol service laws and responsible serving practices.
• Ability to work long hours, including nights, weekends, and outdoor conditions.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with POS systems and cash handling.
• TABC (or state-required alcohol certification) preferred or required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects repeatedly.

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.