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Job Summary:
Position: Foundation Room Bartender
Job Type: Part - Time
Schedule: Flexible, nights and weekends
Salary: Hourly plus tips
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
A Foundation Room Bartender is passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
A Foundation Room Bartender will be responsible for serving guests good and beverage within a high volume, fast paced, and often loud environment.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area during shift
- Follow House of Blues safety, health, and sanitation standards
- Assist other employees as needed
- Follow opening and closing procedures, checking out with manager on duty
- Adhere to all HOB policies and procedures
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance and HOB alcohol policies
- Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
- Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
- Cash handling; bank procedures (cash pull/check out) and payment processing (on point of sales terminal) for both cash and/or credit transactions
- Required to occasionally work special events scheduled within the venue
- Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor, cultivating repeat business
- Suggestively sell menu items to guests, making drink pairing recommendations
- Take and deliver food and beverage orders promptly
- Prioritize and organize drink orders
- Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems utilizing liquid measuring tools for consistency
- Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIPs to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork; work well with others, in a high-volume and sometimes stressful environment
- Keep a clean, well-groomed appearance
- Punctual attendance with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Tolerance of all cultures, music, and art forms
- Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent (paid training will be provided)
Preferred:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a high volume, fast paced work environment (specifically upscale dining)
- Experience recognizing valid ID’s
- Cash handling experience
- Beer, Wine & Liquor knowledge, current with latest drink trends
- Point of Sales knowledge, preferably MICROS
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Willing to commute to downtown area (discounted $7 parking available daily)
- Working environment is fast paced, can be hot, and/or loud
- Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and/or working on your feet
- Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.

Job Summary:
Position: Foundation Room Bartender
Job Type: Part - Time
Schedule: Flexible, nights and weekends
Salary: Hourly plus tips
WHO ARE WE?
Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing with over 500 million tickets sold annually and more than 12,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts is the largest provider of live entertainment in the world promoting more than 40,000 shows and 100+ festivals annually for nearly 4,000 artists in over 40 countries. These businesses allow Live Nation Media & Sponsorship to create strategic music marketing programs that connect over 1,000 brands with the 98 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events each year.
Live Nation’s Concerts Division is where tours are born, artists come to life, and fans get to experience the rush of live music. From our dozens of owned/operated Amphitheaters to our Global Touring team, from Ticketing and Venue Operations to Marketing and Sales... we foster a fun and upbeat work culture with no shortage of opportunities. With perks ranging from free concert tickets to dog-friendly offices, to progressive benefits like student loan reimbursement and adoption/fertility support... it’s no wonder we are certified as a Great Place to Work organization and one of People Magazine’s “50 Companies that Care”. We want everyone to feel like they belong and can thrive in our community, so we strive to help you achieve your career and personal goals. Live music is our passion and where we find our common ground. There has never been a better time to join Live Nation.
WHO ARE YOU?
A Foundation Room Bartender is passionate and motivated. Driven, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Resourceful, innovative, forward thinking and committed. At Live Nation Entertainment, our people embrace these qualities, so if this sounds like you then please read on!
THE ROLE
A Foundation Room Bartender will be responsible for serving guests good and beverage within a high volume, fast paced, and often loud environment.
WHAT THIS ROLE WILL DO
- Maintain line of sight/atmosphere control by circulating through your work area during shift
- Follow House of Blues safety, health, and sanitation standards
- Assist other employees as needed
- Follow opening and closing procedures, checking out with manager on duty
- Adhere to all HOB policies and procedures
- Ensure responsible alcohol service per local ordinance and HOB alcohol policies
- Request proper identification for anyone appearing under 30 years of age
- Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and refuse further service of alcohol in a courteous and safety-minded manner, bringing it to the attention of a manager
- Cash handling; bank procedures (cash pull/check out) and payment processing (on point of sales terminal) for both cash and/or credit transactions
- Required to occasionally work special events scheduled within the venue
- Interact with guests in a natural, friendly demeanor, cultivating repeat business
- Suggestively sell menu items to guests, making drink pairing recommendations
- Take and deliver food and beverage orders promptly
- Prioritize and organize drink orders
- Consistently prepare beverages according to standard recipes and venue specifications, abide by all control systems utilizing liquid measuring tools for consistency
- Welcome and acknowledge Foundation Room members, Live Nation Executives and VIPs to instill appreciation for their membership and patronage
WHAT THIS PERSON WILL BRING
Required:
- Applicants for employment in the U.S. must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa
- Attention to detail
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork; work well with others, in a high-volume and sometimes stressful environment
- Keep a clean, well-groomed appearance
- Punctual attendance with a flexible schedule including nights and weekends
- Tolerance of all cultures, music, and art forms
- Responsible Alcohol Awareness Training Certification or Equivalent (paid training will be provided)
Preferred:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a high volume, fast paced work environment (specifically upscale dining)
- Experience recognizing valid ID’s
- Cash handling experience
- Beer, Wine & Liquor knowledge, current with latest drink trends
- Point of Sales knowledge, preferably MICROS
Physical Demands/Working Environment:
- Willing to commute to downtown area (discounted $7 parking available daily)
- Working environment is fast paced, can be hot, and/or loud
- Position requires extended periods of prolonged standing and/or working on your feet
- Must be able to lift or move up to 25 lbs. using proper lifting techniques
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
We are passionate and committed to our people and go beyond the rhetoric of diversity and inclusion. You will be working in an inclusive environment and be encouraged to bring your whole self to work. We will do all that we can to help you successfully balance your work and homelife. As a growing business we will encourage you to develop your professional and personal aspirations, enjoy new experiences, and learn from the talented people you will be working with. It’s talent that matters to us and we encourage applications from people irrespective of their gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability status or caring responsibilities.
Live Nation strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of age (40 and over), ancestry, color, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), family and medical care leave or the denial of family and medical care leave, mental or physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), marital status, domestic partner status, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, military and veteran status, political affiliation, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship, race, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, and gender expression, sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law, rule, ordinance or regulation. We will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act and consistent with other similar and/or applicable laws in other areas.
We also afford equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability. For this reason, Live Nation will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant consistent with its legal obligations to do so, including reasonable accommodations related to pregnancy in accordance with applicable local, state and/or federal law. As part of its commitment to make reasonable accommodations, Live Nation also wishes to participate in a timely, good faith, interactive process with a disabled applicant to determine effective reasonable accommodations, if any, which can be made in response to a request for accommodations. Applicants are invited to identify reasonable accommodations that can be made to assist them to perform the essential functions of the position they seek. Any applicant who requires an accommodation in order to perform the essential functions of the job should contact a Human Resources Representative to request the opportunity to participate in a timely interactive process. Live Nation will also provide reasonable religious accommodations on a case-by-case basis.
HIRING PRACTICES
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
Live Nation recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms.
**Please note that the compensation information provided is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and Equal Pay Transparency Rules. It is estimated based on what a successful Colorado applicant might be paid. It assumes that the successful candidate will be in Colorado or perform the position from Colorado. Similar positions located outside of Colorado will not necessarily receive the same compensation. Live Nation takes into consideration a candidate’s education, training, and experience, as well as the position’s work location, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value, including seniority and merit systems, and internal pay alignment when determining the salary level for potential new employees. In compliance with the CO EPEWA, a potential new employee’s salary history will not be used in compensation decisions.
Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.
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Which media and entertainment companies sponsor F-1 OPT visas in Ohio?
Ohio-based employers with a track record of hiring OPT workers in media and entertainment include Nexstar Media Group affiliates, iHeartMedia, Dispatch Media Group, and Cincinnati-area broadcast stations. Larger production companies and digital media firms in Columbus's Short North corridor have also filed OPT-related paperwork. OPT authorization comes from your DSO and USCIS, so the employer does not petition on your behalf during the OPT period itself, though many still require documented sponsorship intent for future H-1B filing.
Which cities in Ohio have the most media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbus is Ohio's largest media market and has the broadest concentration of digital media, advertising, and content production employers. Cleveland follows closely, with a strong broadcast and live events industry anchored by network affiliates and sports media outlets. Cincinnati rounds out the top three, particularly for advertising agencies and broadcast television. Smaller markets like Dayton and Toledo have regional broadcasting opportunities but fewer OPT-friendly openings overall.
How do I find media and entertainment F-1 OPT sponsorship jobs in Ohio?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and graduates seeking OPT-eligible roles, including media and entertainment positions in Ohio. You can filter by visa type and state to surface employers who have previously sponsored international workers in production, journalism, digital content, and broadcasting. Because OPT authorization does not require employer sponsorship upfront, focusing on employers with a history of H-1B filings in media roles is a useful signal of long-term sponsorship intent.
What types of media and entertainment roles typically qualify for F-1 OPT sponsorship in Ohio?
Roles that align with a qualifying degree field are eligible for OPT, so a broadcast journalism graduate working as a news producer, a film studies graduate in a production coordinator role, or a communications graduate in a digital marketing position would generally qualify. Technical roles such as motion graphics designer, audio engineer, and video editor also commonly qualify when tied to a relevant major. Positions must be directly related to your field of study to count toward OPT employment requirements.
Are there any Ohio-specific considerations for F-1 OPT in media and entertainment?
Ohio's Film Tax Credit program has attracted production activity to the state, which can create short-term contract roles. F-1 OPT students should be aware that contract and freelance work counts toward OPT employment only if it meets the 20-hours-per-week minimum and is directly related to your degree. Ohio does not have state-level visa sponsorship programs, so all OPT authorization goes through your designated school official and USCIS. Students pursuing STEM OPT extensions should confirm their media or communications program carries a qualifying STEM designation, as not all do.
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