Taproom Bartender/ Barback Part- time

Barback | Part-Time | The Met Philadelphia
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 Barback is responsible for backing up the bartender by restocking products to ensure the bartenders stay fully stocked during events while ensuring all policies and procedures regarding alcohol dispensing are followed. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.
This role pays an hourly rate of $18.00 and is tip eligible.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until August 14, 2026.
About the Venue
After a comprehensive renovation, The Met Philadelphia reopened on December 3, 2018, with a performance by Bob Dylan. The renovation restored the building's historic features while updating it with modern amenities. Today, The Met operates as a premier concert venue, hosting a wide range of performances from classical music and opera to rock concerts and comedy shows. The venue's revival has been celebrated as a significant achievement in historic preservation and adaptive reuse. The Metropolitan Opera House in Philadelphia stands today as a testament to the city's rich cultural heritage and its ongoing commitment to preserving historic landmarks for future generations.
Responsibilities

Responsible for stocking products for the bar, including beverages, alcoholic beverages, and icing wells.
Sweeping and moping the bar.
Moving kegs in and out of keg coolers and tapping kegs.
Drafting beer and pouring wine for guest orders, running supplies for bartenders back up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils, and stirrers.
Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to the start of the event.
Maintain cleanliness of the bar and surrounding areas utilizing sanitation procedures; this includes mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans, and keeping closet areas clear of debris and clutter.
Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to make bartenders aware of such individuals.
Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
Show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.
Qualifications

Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume bar capacity is preferred.
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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.