Concessions & Bar Supervisor | Part Time | Kentucky Exposition Center

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 Concessions & Bar Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of food and beverage stands bars and alcohol service areas throughout the Kentucky Exposition Center. This role ensures all service areas operate efficiently and in full compliance with state alcohol laws health department regulations and company standards. The Supervisor plays a key role in training and leading front-line staff managing inventory levels maintaining cleanliness and presentation standards and ensuring excellent guest service during events ranging from trade shows and concerts to sporting events and conventions. Strong leadership communication and multitasking skills are essential in this high-volume fast-paced environment.

Must be available to work events as scheduled based on business needs including evenings weekends late nights and extended shifts.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $22.00-$23.00

Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching

This position will remain open until November 7 2025.

• Supervise the setup operation and breakdown of concession stands and bar areas
• Ensure compliance with local state and federal health and alcohol regulations
• Monitor and enforce responsible alcohol service (e.g. checking IDs TIPS compliance)
• Oversee staff during events ensuring efficiency professionalism and guest satisfaction
• Train coach and support concessions and bar team members
• Maintain proper inventory levels and manage restocking before during and after events
• Perform accurate cash handling deposits and reconciliation procedures
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards across all F&B service areas
• Communicate effectively with kitchen operations and event management teams
• Assist with scheduling and staffing for concessions and bar locations
• Report equipment issues supply shortages or guest incidents promptly
• Enforce company policies and safety protocols at all times
• Support setup and execution of specialty bars or catered VIP activations when needed
• Provide on-the-floor leadership during high-volume events and troubleshoot as necessary
• Remain flexible and available to work nights weekends holidays and extended hours based on event schedule

• 12 years of experience in food & beverage concessions or bar supervision (event venue or high-volume setting preferred)
• Strong understanding of alcohol service laws and health/safety regulations
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with cash handling and POS systems
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs
• Flexible schedule with availability to work evenings weekends holidays late nights and extended hours as required by event schedule
• TIPS certification or equivalent (or willingness to obtain upon hire)
• ServSafe certification a plus
• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional hospitality training or coursework is a plus

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.