Barback | Seasonal Part-Time | Rogers Stadium

UNAVAILABLE; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Barback to support beverage service in a dynamic outdoor venue. This seasonal role offers a fun work environment during a busy concert season, perfect for those looking for part-time work. Responsibilities include assisting with bar operations, maintaining cleanliness, and serving drinks in a fast-paced setting. Ideal candidates will have Smart Serve Certification and a keen attention to detail. Join a diverse team committed to excellence and inclusivity in the live entertainment industry.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve Certified and knowledgeable about beverage products.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties of the bar.
• Serving cocktails, beer, and wine in a high-paced environment.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the bar and restocking supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Verbal communication

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Smart Serve Certification

Job description

Oak View Group

Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet.

Position Summary

The Barback is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the beverage service. They must be organized, have an excellent attention to detail and adapt well to an ever changing fast paced environment. Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.20 CAD and is tip eligible.

This is a seasonal role from approximately June 1, 2025- October 15, 2025.

EVERGREEN ROLE: Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis; there is no application deadline.

About the Venue

Welcome to Rogers Stadium, a new 50,000 capacity outdoor venue in North Toronto. Oak View Group serves the stadium as its main Food & Beverage partner during a brief but intense season of 12-15 concerts, running from June to September. This is a perfect opportunity for someone looking for an extra gig, part-time work, and a fun work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties.
• Organization and restocking of the bar with Ice, alcohol, wine, glassware, garnishes.
• Running and serving of cocktails, beer, and wine in a high paced environment.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, emptying trash receptacles, and removal of recycled bottles.
• Learning about food menu items and having a strong knowledge of house as well as classic cocktails.
• The preparation of some complicated syrups, infusions and other items needed to execute a high-end bar program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be Smart Serve Certified.
• Knowledge of beverage products.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work well under pressure and continue to communicate.
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Able to legally work in Canada.

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 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.