Backstage Catering Captain | Part-Time | Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

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.

The Backstage Catering Captain is responsible for supporting the Backstage Catering Manager in fulfilling all pre-planning and day of show catering needs outlined in tour hospitality riders for upcoming shows. Responsiblites is to assist the backstage catering team with seemless execuction of all backstage needs within all performing arts venues. This will include preparation for upcoming shows and playing an active role in the setup of all catered mealsdressing rooms etc. They will oversee the backstage catering area ensuring it is properly prepared and stocked to meet touring artists and crews expectations.

This role pays an hourly rate of $22.00-$25.00

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

This position will remain open until June 5 2026.

We believe a performing arts center should be more than a beautifully designed building. We believe in creating experiences that educate as much as entertain. And we believe in inspiring creativity with programming our entire community can enjoy.

We believe in making the arts accessible to people from all walks of lifeall over the world. And we invite you to join us on this journey.

To support our vision Arts For Every LifeDr. Phillips Center for the Performing Artshas become a hub for the best international national and local artists for community outreach and for arts education.

Our two-block downtown Orlando destination includes:

• Walt Disney Theater
• Steinmetz Hall
• Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater
• DeVos Family Room
• Other stunning spaces perfect for private events
• Seneff Arts Plaza
• Our AdventHealth School of the Arts
• Judsons

Since opening the arts center in 2014 weve even been named one ofTravel Leisuremagazines 25 New Tourist Attractions Worth Adding to Your Bucket List and one ofSouthern Livingmagazines 50 Best Places in the South Now.

So from ballet to Broadway comedy acts to kids shows and educational programs to outdoor festivals youre always in for an amazing experiencehere at the arts center.

• Assist with pre-show planning by reviewing hospitality riders helping create estimates and gathering necessary supplies.

• Oversee and perform day-of-show backstage catering setup service and breakdown including buffets dressing room setups bus stock and related hospitality areas.

• Read interpret and follow Banquet Event Orders (BEOs) and Hospitality Riders.

• Ensure all artist and crew hospitality requirements are fulfilled according to production riders and event specifications.

• Maintain a clean organized and well-stocked catering and hospitality area at all times.

• Lead by example with a positive professional and service-oriented attitude.

• Coordinate with the head chef production managers and venue staff to execute catering timelines accurately and efficiently.

• Create menus cards with all dietary restrictions and allergies.

• Anticipate needs and troubleshoot issues quickly during live event timelines.

• Adapt to shifting priorities remaining calm and effective under pressure.

• Work independently with minimal supervision; self-governed and self-motivated.

• Apply strong organizational time-management and multi-tasking skills to support all backstage catering operations.

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of catering operations hospitality needs and backstage event support.

• Comply with all food safety and responsible alcohol service policies.

• Experience in catering hospitality events or live entertainment preferred.
• Flexible availability including long days early mornings late evenings weekends and holidays based on business need.
• Punctual with consistent and reliable attendance.
• Must be able to maintain composure and professionalism around high profile artists.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with touring personnel and team members.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint).
• Food Safety Certification and Responsible Alcohol Service Certification required (or willingness to obtain).

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.