Bar & Hospitality Manager
(Frederick, Maryland)
Part-Time / Seasonal Position
Candidates MUST reside in or commute daily to Frederick, Maryland

The Role:
 The Frederick Flying Cows professional basketball team is seeking a Bar & Hospitality Manager to oversee and execute all aspects of our game day and event hospitality operations. This role is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of the fan experience in a professional sports environment. The Bar & Hospitality Manager will be responsible for managing bar operations, supervising staff, maintaining inventory, ensuring compliance with venue and alcohol regulations, and delivering top-notch service to fans, sponsors, and VIP guests.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in hospitality, event management, or food and beverage service, with excellent leadership and organizational skills. We strongly prefer candidates who are either from or currently living in the Frederick area.

This is a paid, part-time, seasonal position that requires a hands-on, customer-focused individual who thrives in fast-paced, high-energy environments. The position requires working all Frederick Flying Cows home games and scheduled events, as directed by the General Manager.

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON OPPORTUNITY! Candidates must already reside in the Frederick area and be willing to commute daily or fully relocate to the area.

Who are the Flying Cows?
 The Frederick Flying Cows are a professional basketball organization that plays in the United States Basketball League (USBL). The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The league is positioning itself as an alternative option for players who might be playing in professional leagues overseas and are hoping to build their careers towards playing against the highest possible competition. The USBL play is high quality – just a notch below the level of the NBA G-League. Thus far, the Flying Cows have built a successful on-court product as well as a one-of-a-kind brand off the court.

What you can expect…
 We are a small team, meaning our staff work cross-functionally, are involved in multiple aspects of the organization, and have the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of areas. With that, the Bar & Hospitality Manager will prioritize all things hospitality, bar operations, and guest experience management on game days. As the Frederick Flying Cows Bar & Hospitality Manager, you may work on the following, but not limited to:

Key Responsibilities:
 Oversee all bar operations, including setup, staffing, inventory, and cash handling procedures.
 Manage the service and hospitality experience for VIPs, suite guests, sponsors, and premium seating areas.
 Supervise and train game day hospitality and bar staff to ensure consistent service quality and compliance with safety standards.
 Ensure all food and beverage service adheres to state and local alcohol regulations, health codes, and team policies.
 Coordinate with vendors, caterers, and operations staff to ensure smooth event execution.
 Track and manage inventory of beverages, catering supplies, and bar equipment.
 Monitor fan and guest feedback, addressing issues promptly to maintain a positive environment.
 Collaborate with the Game Operations, Sales, and Sponsorship teams to execute pregame, in-game, and postgame hospitality activations.
 Maintain a professional, energetic presence throughout all events to enhance the overall fan experience.

Basic Expectations & Requirements
 Minimum 2 years of experience in hospitality, bar management, or event coordination (sports/venue experience preferred).
 Must be located in the Frederick, MD area.
 Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
 Knowledge of alcohol service laws, food safety standards, and venue compliance.
 Comfortable managing staff, multitasking, and solving problems in real time.
 Must be available for all home games (March–May) and select events.
 Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.
 Reliable, professional, and customer service–oriented.

Who are we looking for?
 We are seeking a motivated, energetic professional with a passion for creating great fan experiences and managing high-quality hospitality operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. This is a fun and rewarding opportunity for someone who takes pride in leadership and guest satisfaction.

Perks:
 Gain hands-on experience managing game day hospitality operations for a professional sports team.
 Network with local businesses, vendors, and sponsors.
 Develop leadership and event management skills applicable across the sports and entertainment industry.
 Be part of a fast-growing, community-driven professional basketball organization.
 Work in a fun, high-energy environment where you directly impact the fan experience.

More about Frederick Flying Cows
 The league regular season runs twenty-four (24) games long from March – May, with 12 home and 12 away games. Playoffs are in June. The USBL provides a high level of play and entertainment, and the Frederick Flying Cows are proud to bring professional basketball to Frederick County.

We are a well-prepared group with the goal of building a championship-quality organization! We believe there are three (3) key legs of the stool required to build a quality franchise.
 We need to create and manage a high-quality entertainment product that is appealing to a broad age range. We want USBL basketball home games to be a high-quality, fun, and entertaining event that people, both basketball fans and non-basketball fans, will enjoy.
 We need to put together an excellent basketball team and basketball organization.
 We need to build a community organization that is invested in Frederick County. Our goal is basketball, over time, to be part of the fabric of the community and a team that the people of Frederick are proud of.

As we think about putting together our team, we have broken the operation down into three (3) areas of focus: Basketball Operations, Business Operations, and Sales & Marketing. We are looking for staff to assist in all areas of the business. Building a team and organization from scratch will be both demanding and rewarding.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with energy, drive, and a positive attitude who will gain great satisfaction from being a part of creating something new.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.