Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $16.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Benefits
401(k) savings plan
401(k) matching
tip eligibility
Job Description
Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services. Established in 2015, OVG specializes in venue development and management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. The company operates across multiple continents, serving iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions worldwide. Oak View Group is known for its commitment to revolutionizing the live entertainment experience through innovative solutions and exceptional service standards.
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the premier cultural landmarks in the region. This historic and nonprofit venue opened in 1930 and serves as Connecticut's foremost performing arts destination. The Bushnell combines timeless architectural beauty with state-of-the-art amenities, boasting two distinguished performance spaces. Annually, the venue hosts over 350 events including Broadway tours, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, and extensive community programming. As the largest arts organization in the state, The Bushnell is a vibrant center that promotes creativity, supports arts education, and delivers unforgettable entertainment to a diverse audience.
Oak View Group proudly manages the exclusive food and beverage services at The Bushnell, ensuring a premium hospitality experience for all guests. The Barback position is a part-time role critical to the smooth operations of the beverage team during various events such as conventions, banquets, concerts, and sporting events. Barbacks play a fundamental role in preparing, stocking, and maintaining bar areas to guarantee uninterrupted service to patrons. This role involves replenishing inventory, organizing supplies, handling draft beer systems, assisting bartenders, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the venue.
The position demands flexibility with an event-based, on-call schedule that may require working weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons, or evenings. Compensation ranges between $16.00 and $18.00 per hour and includes eligibility for tips. Benefits for part-time employees include participation in the 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. The Barback role requires physical stamina and a commitment to providing excellent customer service while adhering to responsible alcohol service policies and maintaining safety protocols.
Joining the Oak View Group and The Bushnell team means becoming part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The company actively promotes equal opportunity and embraces diversity as essential to its continued success in enhancing the live entertainment and hospitality industries. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in hospitality and event services to gain valuable experience in a renowned venue known for its vibrant cultural offerings.
The Bushnell Performing Arts Center, located in the heart of Hartford, Connecticut, is one of the premier cultural landmarks in the region. This historic and nonprofit venue opened in 1930 and serves as Connecticut's foremost performing arts destination. The Bushnell combines timeless architectural beauty with state-of-the-art amenities, boasting two distinguished performance spaces. Annually, the venue hosts over 350 events including Broadway tours, concerts, comedy shows, dance performances, and extensive community programming. As the largest arts organization in the state, The Bushnell is a vibrant center that promotes creativity, supports arts education, and delivers unforgettable entertainment to a diverse audience.
Oak View Group proudly manages the exclusive food and beverage services at The Bushnell, ensuring a premium hospitality experience for all guests. The Barback position is a part-time role critical to the smooth operations of the beverage team during various events such as conventions, banquets, concerts, and sporting events. Barbacks play a fundamental role in preparing, stocking, and maintaining bar areas to guarantee uninterrupted service to patrons. This role involves replenishing inventory, organizing supplies, handling draft beer systems, assisting bartenders, and maintaining cleanliness and safety standards throughout the venue.
The position demands flexibility with an event-based, on-call schedule that may require working weekdays, weekends, mornings, afternoons, or evenings. Compensation ranges between $16.00 and $18.00 per hour and includes eligibility for tips. Benefits for part-time employees include participation in the 401(k) savings plan with matching contributions. The Barback role requires physical stamina and a commitment to providing excellent customer service while adhering to responsible alcohol service policies and maintaining safety protocols.
Joining the Oak View Group and The Bushnell team means becoming part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence. The company actively promotes equal opportunity and embraces diversity as essential to its continued success in enhancing the live entertainment and hospitality industries. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in hospitality and event services to gain valuable experience in a renowned venue known for its vibrant cultural offerings.
Job Requirements
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices preferred
- Previous hospitality or barback experience preferred
Job Qualifications
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently, including cases of beverages, kegs, and bags of ice
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced event environment
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices preferred
- Previous barback, food and beverage, warehouse, or hospitality experience preferred but not required
Job Duties
- Prepare bars and beverage stations before events by stocking beer, wine, liquor, mixers, non-alcoholic beverages, garnishes, ice, cups, napkins, utensils, stirrers, and other necessary supplies
- Continuously replenish bar inventory during service to ensure bartenders remain fully stocked and guest service is not interrupted
- Transport beverage products, supplies, and equipment between storage areas and service locations
- Move, tap, replace, and disconnect kegs while maintaining draft beer systems
- Assist bartenders by pouring draft beer and wine when directed to improve service efficiency
- Refill ice wells and maintain an adequate supply of ice throughout each event
- Assist with opening and closing bar procedures, including setup, breakdown, restocking, and securing beverage inventory
- Verify all bar equipment is clean, operational, and properly prepared before the start of service
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment by sweeping and mopping floors, cleaning bar surfaces, stacking floor mats, removing trash, recycling cardboard, relining trash receptacles, and organizing storage areas
- Follow all food safety, sanitation, health, and workplace safety standards while maintaining a safe working environment
- Observe guests for signs of visible intoxication and promptly notify bartenders or management in accordance with responsible alcohol service policies
- Assist with inventory counts, product rotation, and accountability procedures
- Provide courteous, professional service while working collaboratively with bartenders, supervisors, and other team members
- Maintain dependable attendance and be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and events based on business needs
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Beverage Leadership
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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