Server | Seasonal Part-Time | Mobile Convention Center
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Mobile, AL, 36602
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
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 seasonal Server is responsible for providing attentive, professional, and friendly food and beverage service in a fast-paced, festive environment. This role includes delivering food and drinks promptly, accommodating guest needs, and ensuring an exceptional event experience that reflects the lively spirit of Mardi Gras. Servers will work closely with event staff and bartenders to maintain smooth operations, uphold high standards of service, and create a memorable experience for all guests. Servers will report to both the Banquet Team and Kitchen team for delivery of food and beverage services.
This is a seasonal role from December 15, 2025 and will end on February 18, 2026.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.00-$18.00 and is tip eligible
This position will remain open until January 2, 2026.
About the Venue
The Arthur R. Outlaw Mobile Convention Center anchors lively downtown Mobile, Alabama, a city that offers world-class accommodations, retail shops, restaurants, museums, parks and art galleries. The 317,000-square-foot facility features 16 meeting rooms, two ballrooms and two exhibit halls that total 100,000 square feet.
Covered walkways and crosswalks to nearby hotels give attendees the ultimate in convenience, with downtown dining, nightlife, shopping and sightseeing just minutes away. Winner of numerous architectural awards, the Mobile Convention Center takes full advantage of an exclusive waterfront setting. The striking exterior incorporates outdoor terraces on three sides of the venue, while the expansive windows – more than 45,000 square feet of exterior glass – afford magnificent views of the historic Mobile River from three levels.
Responsibilities
- Maintains knowledge of the menu and any special items being offered.
- Provides quick, attentive, friendly and professional service to banquet guests and is able to communicate clearly with all customers.
- Ensures that food items are served at proper temperature and immediately upon availability from the kitchen, as ordered by the customer.
- Ensures neat presentation of all ordered items, with no spill-over.
- Pre-buses tables and full buses tables when necessary during peak periods.
- Maintains availability to work during many peak periods.
- Stocks beverage station(s) when necessary (ice, juices, glassware, sugar packets, etc).
- Maintains high responsiveness to customer desires and requests.
- Maintains a professional and clean appearance.
- Communicates with wait staff, bus persons, bartenders, supervisors, and kitchen staff in order to improve communication and coordination so that patrons may be impressed by their dining experience.
- Builds and maintains knowledge regarding bar offerings so that patron questions may be accurately answered
Qualifications
- Experience working in a fast-paced, high volume environment preferred
- Must have updated Food Handlers Card per Mobile County Health Department.
- Must have a High School Diploma, G.E.D. or related Food Service Job Experience.
- Must acquire and maintain a Food Handlers Card, Alcohol Awareness Certification, and other required compliance trainings.
- 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.
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Seasonal serving at the Dallas Convention Center offers a unique fast-paced event environment, especially during peak festive seasons like Mardi Gras. Unlike regular restaurant shifts, it involves collaboration with banquet and kitchen teams, plus exposure to large crowds, making it distinct from typical part-time server roles in Mobile, AL.
Key abilities include swift multitasking, clear communication with diverse teams, familiarity with food safety, and attentive guest service. Since this role demands serving large events, being adaptable and maintaining professionalism under pressure are critical for success.
Yes, seasonal server roles can open doors within the hospitality sector by building experience in high-volume events, networking with industry professionals, and demonstrating reliability. Many find that excelling in seasonal positions leads to extended contracts or other part-time roles.
The Dallas Convention Center role combines event-driven service with a lively atmosphere, especially around cultural events like Mardi Gras. It demands quick coordination between banquet, kitchen, and bar teams, offering a dynamic experience unlike typical restaurant or retail part-time jobs in Mobile.
Servers must hold an updated Mobile County food handlers card and complete alcohol awareness certification, along with other compliance training. These ensure staff meet local health standards while providing safe and responsible service during events.
Mobile experiences a surge in event hosting during December to February, amplifying demand for seasonal servers, especially part-time roles tied to cultural festivities. This seasonal peak means more job openings but also increased competition among applicants.
Seasonal servers in Mobile generally earn between $12 and $18 hourly, depending on venue and experience. The Dallas Convention Center’s rate of $17-$18 per hour, plus tips, positions it competitively within the local market for part-time seasonal hospitality roles.
Situated downtown Mobile, the convention center offers convenient access via covered walkways to nearby hotels and public transit. Evening shift workers benefit from this central location, easing commute concerns and providing options for parking or rideshare services.
They foster strong communication between service, kitchen, and bar teams, ensuring prompt food delivery and guest satisfaction. Prepping beverage stations and efficient table bussing also help servers handle peak periods effectively, reflecting the venue’s commitment to exceptional event experiences.
The role immerses servers in Mobile’s vibrant cultural scene, especially during Mardi Gras and other events, connecting them with local attendees and businesses. This fosters a unique blend of hospitality work intertwined with Mobile’s rich traditions and downtown atmosphere.