Bar Back | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre

Oak View Group

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.

Position Summary

The Bar Back is responsible for backing up the bartender by restocking products to ensure the bartenders stay fully stocked during events while ensuring all policies and procedures regarding alcohol dispensing are followed. The employee must maintain excellent attendance and be available to work events as scheduled per business need.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00 and is tip eligible

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

This position will remain open until December 31, 2025.

About the Venue

Step into a piece of living history. Since 1936, the Plaza Theatre has been more than just a building—it's been the heart of Palm Springs. Here, where the shimmer of Hollywood's golden age merged with desert magic, legends didn't just perform—they made history. The theatre's iconic identity was established on opening night with the world premiere of the Oscar-winning film "Camille," when its legendary star Greta Garbo reportedly slipped into the back after the lights dimmed. These walls have witnessed countless iconic moments, from star-studded movie premieres to nationally broadcast radio shows featuring luminaries like Bob Hope, Jack Benny, Amos 'n' Andy, and Bing Crosby. Even Palm Springs royalty, Frank and Nancy Sinatra, graced this storied stage, while the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies called this venue home for nearly 25 years.

But even icons need renewal. Today, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre stands on the brink of its most spectacular performance yet. When the curtain rises again in December 2025, under the expert management of Oak View Group, the Plaza Theatre will be more than a venue—it will be a catalyst for cultural connection, offering world-class programming while remaining accessible to all. This project isn't just about preserving a building; it's about energizing a community. Through the visionary partnership of Oak View Group, the Palm Springs Plaza Theatre Foundation, and the City of Palm Springs, this beloved landmark isn't just being restored but reimagined for future generations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for stocking products for the bar including N/A beverages, alcoholic beverages, icing wells, sweeping and moping the bar, moving kegs in and out of keg coolers and tapping kegs. Drafting beer and pouring wine for guest orders, running supplies for bartenders back up fruit, napkins, cups, utensils and stirrers.    
• Assures that the location equipment is operable and clean prior to start of event.
• Maintain cleanliness of bar and surrounding areas utilizing sanitation procedures, this includes mopping floors, cleaning and stacking floor mats, emptying and relining trash cans and keeping closet areas clear of debris and clutter. The 4K TCL Bar and Sky Club are high profile locations frequently visited and shown by our client and must be kept in clean and orderly fashion.
• Responsible for recognizing guests that are visibly intoxicated and taking action to make bartenders aware of such individuals.
• Maintains sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas.
• Must show demonstrated ability to meet the company standard for excellent attendance.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, management staff and guest in a clear, business-like and respectful manner which focuses on generating a positive enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Possess valid food handling certificate and alcohol service permit if required by state and federal regulations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to product inventory.
• Ability to speak, read and write in English.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume bar capacity is preferred.

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.