Bar Back|Part-time| Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Company : Dallas Convention Center
Location : Orlando, FL, 32801
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 8 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 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 wage of $15.00, plus tips.
Benefits for PT roles: 401(k) savings plan and 401(k) matching.
EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.
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.
- 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.
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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.
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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
Orlando's vibrant event scene creates steady demand for bar backs, especially part-time roles at major venues like the Dr. Phillips Center. While competition exists, candidates with hospitality experience and flexible availability tend to stand out in this lively local market.
In Florida, possessing a valid food handling certificate and an alcohol service permit is often mandatory for bar backs, ensuring compliance with state laws. These credentials help maintain safety and professionalism in venues such as the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.
Demonstrating teamwork in fast-paced environments, quick restocking abilities, and attention to sanitation standards are crucial. Highlighting prior experience in high-volume bars and knowledge of alcohol safety protocols will boost your candidacy for this Orlando venue.
Dallas Convention Center offers a dynamic event schedule, requiring bar backs to adapt swiftly to diverse crowd sizes and event types. The role demands strong multitasking skills and familiarity with large-scale venue operations, distinguishing it from smaller establishments.
The Dallas Convention Center emphasizes thorough training on alcohol service policies and sanitation. Bar backs benefit from a structured environment focused on safety, teamwork, and guest satisfaction, aligning with their commitment to premium hospitality.
Bar backs at the Dr. Phillips Center earn an hourly wage of $15.00, supplemented by tips. This competitive compensation reflects the venue's status in Orlando's entertainment scene and the role's fast-paced demands.
A typical shift involves constant restocking of beverages, managing kegs, cleaning bar areas, and supporting bartenders by running supplies. Maintaining cleanliness and monitoring guest behavior for intoxication are key responsibilities throughout the event.
Yes, gaining experience here opens pathways to bartending, event coordination, or venue management roles. The exposure to high-profile concerts and diverse audiences provides valuable skills that are transferable across the performing arts and hospitality sectors.
Absolutely. The part-time schedule offers flexibility to accommodate other commitments while providing hands-on experience in a premier Orlando venue. The role’s event-driven nature allows for varied hours aligned with performance schedules.
Dallas Convention Center’s large-scale event environment demands rapid adaptability and teamwork under pressure. Compared to other Orlando venues, it offers exposure to diverse event types, enhancing skills relevant for concert and entertainment venue careers.