Event Server | Part-Time | Sioux Falls Convention 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 Event Server is responsible for providing exceptional food and beverage service to guests during events in accordance with OVGs fine dining standards. This role requires the ability to interpret Banquet Event Orders carry large trays with efficiency and grace and maintain a professional and friendly demeanor with all guests and staff. The Server sets up maintains and breaks down food and beverage stations while ensuring cleanliness organization and proper inventory control throughout service. A successful candidate will be detail-oriented customer-focused and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment while also working independently during slower periods. This position requires strong communication skills and professionalism. Flexibility in scheduling including evenings weekends and select holidays is essential to meet event needs and uphold OVGs commitment to excellence. The banquet position is service fee eligible.

This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$14.00 and is tip eligible

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

This position will remain open until May 1 2026.

TheSioux Falls Convention Centeris a versatile 71000 sq ft venue featuring a 16800 sq ft ballroom 2 exhibit halls & 13 meeting at 1201 N. West Ave it connects to theDenny Sanford PREMIER Center Arena and Sheraton Hotel making it a premier regional hub for conventions trade shows and weddings.

• Ability to read and understand Banquet Event Orders.
• Ability to carry at least 8 entrees per tray.
• Provide fine dining level food and beverage service to guests for all events consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
• Initiate and maintain friendly and professional contact with guests ensuring that all needs are anticipated and met.
• Setup and maintain both food and beverage stations in various locations throughout the building consistent with DLTCC standards of service.
• Maintain and inventory for both food and beverage stations.
• Maintain all event areas and front of house staging areas in a tidy and organized manner.
• Participate in both setup and cleanup of food and beverage service items.
• Ability to work independently during slower times
• Perform safe work by helping to provide a safe and clean work environment.
• Have a high level of social contact. Ability to work closely with staff and deal often with patrons.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights weekends and select holidays.
• Must be detail oriented to ensure that work is accurate and complete.
• Ability to mutli-task.
• Ability to handle and move objects.
• Must have a customer-focused positive and professional attitude.
• Must be punctual with consistent attendance.
• Must be able to respond to simple complaints or inquiries from customers members of the business community and/or regulatory agencies.

• High School diploma or equivalent GED strong preferred. Equivalent experience may be substituted.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience in events banquets or restaurants preferred.
• Must be at least eighteen years of age to serve alcoholic drinks.
• Ability to read with oral and written communications skills in the English language.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic (addition subtraction multiplication and division).
• Must be able to stand for extend periods of time.
• Ability to bend stretch twist or reach out with the body arms and/or legs.
• Must be able to lift push pull or carry heavy objects up to 30 lbs. and 15 lbs. often.

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.