Server | Part-Time | Royal Oak Music Hall
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Royal Oak, MI, 48067
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 14 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 Server will provide ultimate hospitality for guests in a fast-paced, high volume environment.
This role pays an hourly wage of $10, plus tips.
For part-time roles: Benefits: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
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 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
Royal Oak's vibrant dining scene means part-time server roles are in steady demand, especially in busy venues like Royal Oak Music Hall. Job seekers often face moderate competition, making it advantageous to highlight experience in high-volume settings and flexibility during peak hours.
Local regulations and venue standards often require servers to hold a valid food handlers card and alcohol awareness certification. In Royal Oak, possessing these certifications enhances your eligibility, ensuring compliance and smoother onboarding at hospitality hubs such as Royal Oak Music Hall.
Employers value servers who combine quick, attentive service with the ability to multitask during high-volume events. Highlighting your knowledge of menu items, effective communication with kitchen and bar staff, and maintaining a polished appearance can set you apart in roles like this.
Expect fast-paced, dynamic shifts where managing multiple tables, swiftly delivering food and beverages at proper temperatures, and coordinating closely with team members are essential. The role demands flexibility during peak times and a focus on enhancing guest experiences.
Absolutely. This position offers exposure to large-scale events and premium hospitality services, providing valuable experience. Many servers leverage such roles to advance into supervisory or event coordination positions within venues or the broader hospitality industry.
Dallas Convention Center values team players who bring professionalism and responsiveness to fast-paced events. Servers from Royal Oak Music Hall are appreciated for their experience in high-volume settings, enhancing the overall guest service quality and event execution.
While both venues emphasize top-tier hospitality, Dallas Convention Center servers often engage with diverse event types, requiring adaptable service skills. In contrast, Royal Oak Music Hall focuses heavily on live music events, demanding rapid service and menu knowledge tailored to concert-goers.
Servers in Royal Oak typically earn around $10 per hour plus tips. Given the venue's high-volume nature, tipping can significantly increase overall earnings, making this role financially attractive for part-time workers seeking flexibility and supplemental income.