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    Barista | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

    Lawrence, United StatesOn-SitePart-time$13 – $16 / hourPosted 1mo ago
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    Barista | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

    Location US-KS-Lawrence
    Job Post Information* : Posted Date 2 months ago(7/13/2026 5:18 PM)
    Job ID 2026-33143
    Location Name University of Kansas Social Club
    Category Food & Beverage Management
    Type Regular Part-Time
    Location : Location US-KS-Lawrence
    Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group
    Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/
    Location : Postal Code 66045
    Location : Address 1651 Naismith Drive
    Job Post Information* : Post End Date 10/16/2026

    Oak View Group

    Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents. 

    Position Summary

    The Barista is responsible for creating a great experience for guests by providing a high level of customer service, preparing high-quality beverages and food items, and maintaining a clean, welcoming environment. This position serves as a brand ambassador by delivering exceptional service and ensuring all products are prepared according to standards. The Barista plays an important role in creating memorable guest experiences within a fast-paced environment.

    This role pays an hourly rate of $13.00-$16.00 and is tip eligible.

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

    This position will remain open until October 16, 2026.

    Responsibilities

    • Preparing and serving high-quality coffee and beverages to our guests.
    • Delivering friendly, efficient, and engaging customer service.
    • Maintaining a clean and organized workspace at all times.
    • Supporting the wider team to ensure smooth daily service.
    • 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 the 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-bus tables and fully bus 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 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

    • Minimum of 6 months working in a fast-paced, high-volume food service environment is preferred. Hospitality experience within a barista or café environment is a plus.
    • 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 guests in a clear, business-like, and respectful manner that focuses on generating a positive, enthusiastic, and cooperative work environment
    • Passion for coffee and attention to detail in every cup.
    • Strong communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.

    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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