Oak View Group:
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.
Position Summary:
The Catering Staff Member is responsible for serving guests in the venue dining areas at catered functions. The Catering Staff Member must be personable, professional, and able to work in an ever changing fast-paced environment. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.
This role pays an hourly rate of $14.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until November 20, 2026
About the Venue:
The Liacouras Center is a 10,000-seat multi-purpose venue located on the campus of Temple University in Philadelphia, PA. The venue is a full-service sports and entertainment arena featuring Temple University Men’s and Women’s Basketball, along with a variety of concerts, family shows, meetings, banquets, and more! The largest indoor public assembly venue north of City Hall in Philadelphia at 340,000 sq. ft., formerly known as the Apollo of Temple, The Liacouras Center was renamed and dedicated to former Temple University President Peter J. Liacouras on February 13, 2000.
Responsibilities:
- Meet the company standard for excellence in the areas of guest service and interaction with co-workers and uniform standards.
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Read and comprehend Banquet Event Orders when servicing a guest event for the purpose of setting up guest events with proper linen, dishware, glassware, and flatware & executing service on the contracted event menu & event timeline.
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Responsible for serving meals to guests or replenishing food for buffet service.
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Serve beverages to guests, including alcoholic beverages.
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Check the guest's ID in accordance with state/federal regulations to verify the minimum age requirement for the purchase of alcoholic beverages.
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Listening and responding to any customer requests or concerns.
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Responsible for refilling salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiments, and napkins, as needed.
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Responsible for replacing tableware and linens as needed during an event or for room turnover.
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Responsible for maintaining a clear and organized workspace.
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Maintains sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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1+ years’ experience as a server in a fine dining, large-scale dining facility, or similar field preferred.
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Detail-oriented, with the ability to multi-task.
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Ability to prioritize and complete a list of detailed tasks in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to be self-directed while working in a team-oriented environment.
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
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Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and long hours.
Strengthened by our Differences. United to Make a Difference:
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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
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.
