Bartender

Bartender | Part-Time | Chickie's & Pete's

Location

US-PA-Allentown

Job ID 2025-25314

Location Name

Chickies & Petes - Allentown Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time

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 Bartender responsibly serves beverages in moderate amounts, not to promote overindulgence or advocate any action that could cause Guests to become intoxicated. Also takes guest orders, delivers food, and maintains the bar seating area by bussing and cleaning. Additionally, a bartender is responsible for the billing and payment processing of the Guests that they serve.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $8.00 and is tip eligible

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

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline

About the Venue

PPL Center is a state-of-the-art multipurpose arena in downtown Allentown, PA and home of the Lehigh Valley Phantoms. The arena seats more than 10,000 for concerts and more than 8,500 for Lehigh Valley Phantoms professional hockey games, making it the region's largest events venue.

The amenities-packed PPL Center hosts more than 150 events each year, offering something for everyone, including the Lehigh Valley Phantoms, the AHL affiliate of the NHL Philadelphia Flyers, live concerts, family shows, trade shows, youth sports, high school and collegiate events, conferences, graduations, and so many more.

Chickie's & Pete's is a full-service bar and restaurant located within PPL Center, serving lunch Tuesday through Friday and open for events.

Responsibilities

Greets guests in a friendly professional manner

Provide education about Chickie's style of service, the food and beverage menus, how menu items are prepared, the ingredients used, and the different cooking methods

Smile and maintain a positive attitude at all times

Follow all Chickie's & Pete's service standards including upselling and suggestive selling

Inform Guests of daily drink & food specials

Prepare garnishes for alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Wash and sterilize glassware

Receive and serve food orders to guests seated at the bar

Check identification to ensure that guests meet minimum age requirements for consumption of alcoholic beverages

Refuse/cut off service to patrons who appear to be intoxicated

Receive guest payments and process transactions

Respond appropriately to guest complaints and bring any issues to the attention of a manager

Perform marketing and other promotional services as needed

Maintain cleanliness in all areas of the bar: counters, sinks, utensils, shelves and storage areas

Report all equipment problems and bar maintenance issues to the General Manager

Assist with restocking and replenishment of bar inventory and supplies

Thank guests for their visit, inform them of upcoming events and invite them to return

Understand the importance of speed of service and act with sense of urgency when performing job tasks

Attend all scheduled employee meetings

Empty trash cans

Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed by management

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Must be 18 or over.

2 years or more experience bartending

Previous cash handling experience preferred.

Ability to learn to operate a cash register and corresponding system accurately.

Possess valid food handling certificate and RAMP certification if required by state and federal regulations (or be willing to obtain one within a 60 day time-frame from date of hire).

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, management staff, volunteers and guests.

Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, some holidays and long hours.

Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced 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.