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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. Oak View Group: 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.

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Oak View Group:
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 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 events as scheduled per business need. This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$16.50 and is tip eligible. Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching. EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue:
The Fort Smith Convention Center offers 116,800 square feet of usable, infinitely flexible event space including 40,000 sq. ft. Exhibit Hall, 8 Meeting Rooms and over 3,000 sq. ft. of pre-function space. The Convention Center also boasts a 1,331-seat state-of-the-art Performing Arts Center just steps from historic downtown Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Must demonstrate ability to meet the company standard for excellent in the areas of guest service, interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.</li><li>Follow the bar pre-shift notes and bar menus and provide service as described.</li><li>Serve alcoholic beverages following all proper procedures for serving alcoholic drinks including state/federal regulations pertaining to the distribution of alcohol.</li><li>Responsible to learn or have knowledge of various beer, wine varieties & spirits available, and be able to learn to suggestively upsell products to guests.</li><li>Must pour drinks responsibly in accordance with company standards for serving size.</li><li>Must check guest’s ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.</li><li>Must communicate a cut-off to a guest as required.</li><li>Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.</li><li>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.</li><li>Contact a management member if he/she is unable to resolve or make a decision beyond the scope of standard decision-making.</li><li>Request additional product or restock product as required.</li><li>Handle cash accurately is required. Employee is responsible for issued bank at his/her bar.</li><li>Maintains clean and sanitary work station at all times. Ensures bar equipment is clean & well maintained.</li><li>Other duties as assigned such as set-up and breakdown of bar equipment as required and assisting with organization of the cooler.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
<ul style="margin-top:0in"><li style="color:black">Six months or more experience bartending.</li><li style="color:black">Accurate cash handling skills.</li><li style="color:black">Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.</li><li style="color:black">Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.</li><li style="color:black">Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.</li><li style="color:black">Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends and long hours.</li><li style="color:black">Bartending school preferred.</li></ul>

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.

Oak View Group

Bartender | Part-Time | Fort Smith Convention Center

Bartending

Beverages

Communication Skills

Computer Workstations

Contact Management

Entertainment and Media

Establish Priorities

Federal Laws and Regulations

Interpersonal Skills

Music

Performing Arts

Power Amplifier

Sales

Sports

State Laws and Regulations

Team Player

Up-Selling

[AW]-iCims

OTHER

Setting up the bar, including pour and glassware stations prior to opening, and limited restocking beverages, mixes, garnishes as needed . We proudly set the table for our guests’ favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work.

Overview:
Why You Want to Work Here:<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">We offer weekly pay and competitive wages </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Flexible scheduling</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Options for medical, dental and vision starting at less than $10/week</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Life insurance, short-term disability and voluntary benefits </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match after 1 year of service</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Anniversary pay (must meet eligibility requirements)</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Discounted shift meals and a 25% discount when dining as a guest</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Opportunities – we train and provide career opportunities so you can advance and grow  </li></ul>Who We Are:It all began with a single family-owned restaurant and the vision to give people something special:  a connection to seafood and the coast.  Over fifty years later, every seat in our over 500 restaurant family is an extension of that founding passion.  We proudly set the table for our guests’ favorite meals and moments because we are more than just a place to eat and work.  We are part of the communities we serve, and this is where new friends become familiar faces.                                                                                                                Your responsibilities as a Bartender will include, but are not limited to:<ul style="margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:0in"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Welcoming guests and greeting every guest with a smile when they are seated</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Setting up the bar, including pour and glassware stations prior to opening, and limited restocking beverages, mixes, garnishes as needed </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Suggestively selling drinks, appetizers, and desserts  </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Making all drinks to standard, using the recipe, glassware, and garnish</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Accurately taking food and drink orders and entering orders into the POS properly  </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Checking back with guests throughout the experience to provide refills as needed and clearing any items from the table  </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Delivering and settling the check in a timely manner, thanking guests and inviting them to return  </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Following all food safety standards   </li></ul> What it Takes to Succeed (Physical Job Requirements)<ul style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-top:0px"><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Must meet the minimum age requirement and authorized to work in the country you are applying</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Ability to bend, reach, stoop and lift up to 30 pounds safely</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Ability to remain standing for an 8 – 12 hour shift  </li><li style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0px;line-height:107%;font-size:11pt;font-family:'calibri' , sans-serif">Team player with attention to detail and ability to multi-task </li></ul>The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.BIG plans are on the horizon for Red Lobster. Our team and restaurants are great today, but our future is even better. There is no better time than now to be a part of the Red Lobster Family! ***We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer who provides a welcoming workplace for everyone. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status***

Red Lobster

Bartender

Detail Oriented

Lift/Move 30 Pounds

Multitasking

Order Processing

Physical Demands

Restaurant

Seafood Department

Time Management

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4. Communicate with wait staff, managers, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience. + Calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.

| On-Call | $6.50 Hourly Average Hourly Tips: $24.95 | Schedule: Variable (Based On Business Needs)| Weekly Earned Wage Access is an option for this position. Job Purpose or Objective(s): You will serve food and drinks in a thoughtful manner ensuring a positive dining experience. You will report to the Food & Beverage Shift Manager. Primary Tasks: 1. You will serve food and drink items and ensure correct temperature. 2. Answer questions posed by patrons including basic ingredients in food to help identify any possible allergy issues should a guest ask. 3. Help bus tables to ensure the table is available for the next guest. 4. Communicate with wait staff, managers, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience. 5. Promote current casino events and programs and can give guests directions to all casino areas. 6. Perform regular closing tasks, including side work, set up, maintaining station cleanliness and end of shift tasks. 7. Perform other tasks as may be assigned. Job Requirements: + ABLE Certification + Can handle cash responsibly. + Calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory. + Can speak, read, and write English. + Teamwork skills are required to support the success and enjoyment of the guest. + Previous Server or Wait staff Experience. Job Identification: 23509 Job Category: Food and Beverage Posting Date: 12/21/2025, 11:32 PM Job Schedule: Part time Job Shift: Evening Shift On-Site/Remote: On-Site

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