Bartender | Part-Time| Colorado State University - Oak View Group
Fort Collins, CO 80523
About the Job
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.
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Overview:The Bartender is responsible for the service of all beverages, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic. 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 all football games as scheduled per business need.
This role will pay an hourly wage of $13.65 to $15.00 plus tips
For PT roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching. OVG provides part-time, seasonal, and internship employees with one hour of accrued paid leave per 30 hours worked, up to 48 hours per year.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis
About the Venue:
Canvas Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in the western United States, located on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. The on-campus stadium at Colorado State University opened in the summer of 2017 and brought Rams football games back to campus for the first time in 50 years, providing countless new engagement opportunities for the entire university.
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 ID in 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- All applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
The football season opener is Saturday, September 7th. Typical shifts are 9-12 hours per game depending on what location you are working. Expectations are that you will be able to work and commit to all seven home games. Exceptions will be made considering the circumstances. Catering events are also a possiblitiy, depending on available shifts.
2024 CSU Football Schedule:
Saturday, September 7th, Time TBA: CSU vs Northern Colorado
Saturday, September 14th, 5:30 PM: CSU vs CU
Saturday, September 21st, Time TBA: CSU vs UTEP
Saturday, October 12th, Time TBA: CSU vs San Jose State
Saturday, October 26th, Time TBA: CSU vs New Mexico
Friday, November 15th, 6:00 PM: CSU vs Wyoming
Friday, November 29th, Time TBA: CSU vs Utah State
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.
EEO: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.