Barback | Part-Time | The Bushnell
Hartford, CT - USA
Job Summary
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 Barback is an essential member of the beverage team providing operational support to ensure efficient and seamless bar service throughout conventions banquets concerts sporting events and other special events. This position is responsible for stocking beverage stations replenishing inventory maintaining cleanliness and organization and assisting bartenders with event setup service and breakdown. The Barback plays a key role in ensuring bartenders have the supplies and equipment needed to provide exceptional guest service while maintaining compliance with all company policies responsible alcohol service practices and safety standards. This position requires the ability to work weekdays and weekends with availability for some morning noon and evening shifts on an on-call/event-based schedule.
This role will pay an hourly rate range of $16.00-$18.00 and is tip eligible.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until October 16 2026.
Located in the heart of Hartford The Bushnell Performing Arts Center is Connecticuts premier performing arts destination and a cornerstone of the regions cultural scene. Originally opened in 1930 this historic nonprofit venue blends timeless architecture with modern amenities featuring two distinct performance spaces and hosting more than 350 events annuallyfrom Broadway tours and concerts to comedy dance and community programming. As the largest arts organization in the state The Bushnell serves as a vibrant gathering place that inspires creativity supports arts education and delivers world-class entertainment experiences to diverse audiences. Oak View Group is proud to serve as the exclusive food and beverage provider for The Bushnell enhancing the guest experience through exceptional hospitality and culinary offerings.
- Prepare bars and beverage stations before events by stocking beer wine liquor mixers non-alcoholic beverages garnishes ice cups napkins utensils stirrers and other necessary supplies.
- Continuously replenish bar inventory during service to ensure bartenders remain fully stocked and guest service is not interrupted.
- Transport beverage products supplies and equipment between storage areas and service locations.
- Move tap replace and disconnect kegs while maintaining draft beer systems.
- Assist bartenders by pouring draft beer and wine when directed to improve service efficiency.
- Refill ice wells and maintain an adequate supply of ice throughout each event.
- Assist with opening and closing bar procedures including setup breakdown restocking and securing beverage inventory.
- Verify all bar equipment is clean operational and properly prepared before the start of service.
- Maintain a clean organized and sanitary work environment by sweeping and mopping floors cleaning bar surfaces stacking floor mats removing trash recycling cardboard relining trash receptacles and organizing storage areas.
- Follow all food safety sanitation health and workplace safety standards while maintaining a safe working environment.
- Observe guests for signs of visible intoxication and promptly notify bartenders or management in accordance with responsible alcohol service policies.
- Assist with inventory counts product rotation and accountability procedures.
- Provide courteous professional service while working collaboratively with bartenders supervisors and other team members.
- Maintain dependable attendance and be available to work a flexible schedule including evenings weekends holidays and events based on business needs.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by Beverage Leadership.
- Ability to lift and carry heavy objects frequently including cases of beverages kegs and bags of ice.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods in a fast-paced event environment.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Knowledge of responsible alcohol service practices preferred.
- Previous barback food and beverage warehouse or hospitality experience preferred but not required.
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.
About Company
OVG Oak View Group, LLC is an American Global Advisory, Development and Investment Company for Sports and Live Entertainment industries.