Steward/ Porter | Part-Time | Vanderbilt University Athletics

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.

The Steward/ Porter is responsible for assisting in venue the main kitchen operations including inventory receiving clean-up and product transfers. This is a key position for the effective and profitable operation of the business. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work a variable event-driven schedule which includes evenings and weekends. Open availability professional presentation outstanding interpersonal skills self-direction and independent decision-making skills are .

This role will pay an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.

This position will remain open until August 31 2025.

• Responsible for assisting with product receiving and distribution control for the main kitchen.

• Operating and upkeeping with dish area including running the dish cleaning machine

• Maintain sanitation and organizational systems of all kitchen storage areas.

• Fulfills all event expectations including but not limited to requisitioning during events post-event break down warehouse returns equipment storage sanitation and maintenance.

• Oversee and ensure that appropriate stocking levels are met for each event; rotate and maintain integrity of product.

• Putting away all cleaned and dry pots pans and serving items to the proper storage location

• Conduct walk through of the main kitchen and storage areas after the completion of the day to ensure all areas are clean.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate with employees co-workers volunteers management staff and guests in a clear professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.

• Ability to speak read and write in English.

• Ability to work well in a team-oriented fast-paced event-driven environment.

• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements food preparation guidelines alcohol service policies safety standards etc. pertaining to Oak View Group Hospitality and venue concession operations.

• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition subtraction multiplication division percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity professionalism ethics and confidentiality.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years foodservice / hospitality experience; similar venue experience a plus.
• Food service certification.

Physical Dimensions:

• Performing the duties of this position involves extensive and continuous standing and walking.
• Routine activities require the employee to be able to reach with hands and arms sit walk stoop kneel crouch and crawl.
• The employee is frequently required to lift up to 50 pounds.
• The vision requirements include the ability to adjust focus peripheral vision and close vision.

Working Conditions & Hazards:

• Exposed to weather and non-weather related cold temperatures.
• Wet and slippery floors.
• Extreme hot surfaces.
• Pinch points and tight working spaces throughout building.
• Exposed to high noise levels.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.