Food & Beverage Lead | Seasonal Part-Time | Ford Idaho Center

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 Food & Beverage Lead will set the standard for teamwork/productivity and provide leadership/direction for the assigned stand/event while working alongside their team. They must be personable and able to work in an ever-changing fast-paced environment. The Food & Beverage Lead must maintain excellent attendance and follow/enforce all company grooming/uniform expectations. They must also ensure compliance with all food safety and alcohol service regulations follow/enforce workplace safety expectations and maintain related company standards. As directed the Food & Beverage Lead will oversee bar/stand/banquet setup/breakdown monitor inventory levels throughout events address guest service issues as needed and complete end-of-day responsibilities including cleaning and shift reports.

This role pays an hourly rate of $16.00-$17.00 and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from May 14th 2026 and will end on September 2nd 2026.

This position will remain open until July 24th 2026.

Ford Idaho Center is a multi-venue complex consisting of the Arena Sports Center (Horsepark) Amphitheater and Rodeo Club.

• Provides direction and training to ensure all standards for guest service and product quality are met for every assigned shift.
• Ensures any related checklists and charts are kept up to date.
• Ensures all products are fully stocked and all equipment is working before doors open.
• Maintains a clean/safe and positive/professional work environment.
• Is the direct contact to the Concessions or Catering Managers regarding any issues or concerns (e.g. Personnel/Staffing Operations Product Guest Service etc.).
• Assigns/Distributes/Handles/Troubleshoots point-of-sale devices as needed.
• Maintains productivity standards among team members and takes on additional tasks.
• Trains new & current employees with regard to property procedures & best practices.
• Ensures the work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately addresses all safety concerns potential hazards accidents or incidents. Relays safety/health or other issues to senior management immediately.
• Recognizes guests that are visibly intoxicated and takes action to cut off alcohol to such individuals as needed.
• Performs other duties as required. This list of responsibilities is illustrative only of the tasks performed by this position and is not all-inclusive.

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)
• 2-3 years of hospitality industry experience or training required.
• 1 years of food service leadership experience highly preferred.
• Bartending/Serving or Venue/Event experience a plus.
• ServSafe Food Handler and Alcohol certifications are required (must be able to obtain).
• The employee is frequently required to lift heavy objects.
• Exposed to weather and non-weather-related cold/hot temperatures.

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.