Server | Part-Time | Waterloo Convention Center

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.

A Server plays a critical role in delivering exceptional guest experiences by providing professional and efficient food and beverage service during events. Their primary function is to ensure that all guests feel welcomed and attended to following event specifications and service standards. From the setup of banquet spaces to the seamless execution of meal service they maintain an acute focus on detail and hospitality. Servers work collaboratively with kitchen and event staff to ensure the timely delivery of courses adapt to guest needs in real time and uphold the ambiance and quality of the event. Beyond serving Servers contribute to the overall success of events by maintaining cleanliness and organization throughout the service. They reset spaces for subsequent events and ensure that all equipment is cleaned and stored appropriately. Whether its a formal gala a corporate event or a wedding reception this applies. Servers are integral in creating a positive impression of the venue and event host embodying professionalism efficiency and a guest-focused attitude.

This role pays an hourly rate of $12.00-$16.00 and is tip eligible.

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

This position will remain open until October 23 2026.

At Waterloo Convention Center we are building a championship organization that serves our fans community and business partners through world-class sports and entertainment. We believe our employees are our greatest assets. We will create a culture that empowers and inspires them to go above and beyond for our clients patrons and community.

• 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.

• Minimum of 6 months working in a fast-paced high-volume food service environment is preferred.
• 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.

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 ourpeople improves ourservice and raises ourexcellence. 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.

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.