Barista | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club

Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Barista | Part-Time | University of Kansas Social Club Location US-KS-Lawrence Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 week 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 environmentPassion 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...