Barista | Part-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium
Barista | Part-Time | Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium
Location US-CA-Pasadena Job Post Information* : Posted Date 1 hour ago(8/6/2026 11:56 AM) Job ID 2026-33838 Location Name Pasadena Convention Center & Auditorium (CA) Category Food & Beverage Management Type Regular Part-Time Location : Location US-CA-Pasadena Job Post Information* : External Company Name Oak View Group Job Post Information* : External Company URL https://www.oakviewgroup.com/ Location : Postal Code 91101 Location : Address 300 East Green Street Job Post Information* : Post End Date 11/6/2026Oak 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's highest priority will be supporting overall profitability and guest satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service while maintaining OVG's standards for safety, cleanliness, and sanitation. The ideal candidate will need to have some experience within food retail or a similar quality-led, high-volume, fast-paced environment. Great presence, personality, communication skills, and a love of food and drink are essential.
This role will pay an hourly rate of $20.00-$21.00
Benefits for Part-Time roles: 401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching.
This position will remain open until November 6, 2026.
About the Venue
The Pasadena Convention Center is a campus-style meetings and events complex in Pasadena, California offering 130,000 sq. ft. of meeting space.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers, take orders, provide recommendations, answer questions about menu items, and handle payments.
- Initiate dialogue and develop rapport with guests by learning their names and favorite food and drink items.
- Educate guests regarding menu offerings; initiate suggestive selling and sampling of products.
- Prepare and serve a variety of hot and cold beverages, including coffee, espresso drinks, teas, and specialty drinks.
- Follow specific recipes, ensure consistency, and may create latte art to enhance the customer experience.
- Ensure a welcoming environment and address customer concerns to maintain satisfaction.
- Operate coffee machines, grinders, and other equipment, calibrate espresso machines, and manage point-of-sale systems.
- Assist with inventory management, stock supplies, and prepare food items such as pastries, sandwiches, or snacks.
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace, sanitize equipment, clean counters, restock supplies, and ensure the dining area is tidy.
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience in coffee shops, smoothie bars, cafés, or restaurant beverage programs preferred.
- Experience operating espresso machines, blenders, grinders, and related beverage equipment strongly preferred.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and nutrition guidelines precisely.
- Ability to work efficiently during peak service periods while maintaining organization and cleanliness.
- Professional communication skills with the ability to interact respectfully with guests and staff.
- Self-motivated and dependable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible schedule availability to align with event schedules.
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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