Busser - Opera House

Live Nation, Inc; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ticketing program

Free live events access

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment at Toronto's Opera House is seeking a dedicated busser to help deliver memorable guest experiences at a historic venue. The role involves supporting servers and kitchen, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring timely beverage service during events.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in a busser role, can lift cases, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required; compensation in Ontario is CAD 17.90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience as a busser in a high-volume venue.
• Ability to safely carry 2 cases of beer through the venue and up stairs.
• Familiarity with food safety basics is helpful but not required.
• Must be able to stand, walk, and bend for long periods.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Demonstrates a balance of professionalism and a friendly, upbeat attitude.

Responsibilities

• Perform opening and closing busser duties.
• Maintain standards for servers and kitchen to ensure flawless execution.
• Deliver beer and liquor to bars accurately and promptly.
• Stay informed about current menu items and allergen information.
• Keep floors, storage areas and spaces clean and safe.
• Follow safety policies to maintain a safe work environment.
• Keep utensils organized and stocked for efficient use.
• Anticipate guest needs and respond with urgency.
• Communicate effectively with F&B management on levels and needs.
• Foster teamwork and support among staff to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Busser experience

Lift heavy items

Guest service oriented

Stamina for long shifts

Job description

Job Summary: 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. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com. Who are you? 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

You will have the opportunity to be part of the team at Live Nation’s iconic Opera House, helping deliver unforgettable experiences at one of Toronto’s most historic live music venues. If you are passionate about live events and ready to help create memorable nights for our guests, keep reading!

Responsibilities

• Perform various opening and closing busser duties.
• Ensuring the servers and the kitchen are consistently up to appropriate standards for flawless execution
• Run beer & liquor accurately to the bars in a seamless, gracious manner
• Stay informed of current menu items (including allergen & nutritional information)
• Keep floor neat, clean and free of food, trash and other obstacles throughout shift
• Focus on the cleanliness and sanitation of the space, including but not limited to: storage areas, garbage spaces and other working spaces
• Follow safety procedures and policies to ensure a safe and clean environment
• Ensure all kitchen utensils are organized and stocked for efficient use and access
• Anticipate the guests’ needs and respond appropriately with a sense of urgency
• Create an atmosphere where coworkers are connected and committed through seamless communication and the willingness to help others win
• Maintain thorough communication with F&B Management team on par levels and various other food & beverage needs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience as a busser or similar role in a high-volume environment
• Ability to carry 2 cases of beer safely though the venue and carrying them up stairs
• Takes great initiative and is able to anticipate the needs of bartenders knowledge of food safety protocols & kitchen equipment is an asset, but not required
• Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
• A passion for live events and desire to ensure every customer experience is exceptional!
• You’ve found the balance of being respectful and professional whilst being fun and jovial in a work environment
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required

The expected compensation for this position in Ontario is: $17.90/hr.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

lifts up to 10 pounds regularly; exposed to typical office environment conditions and noise levels; ability to walk up and down stairs repeatedly while carrying cases of beer throughout the event.

Employment Equity

Live Nation Canada strongly supports equal employment opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by provincial and/or federal law. Accommodations for candidates with disabilities are available on request during all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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 Entertainment recruitment policies are designed to place the most highly qualified persons available in a timely and efficient manner. Live Nation Entertainment may pursue all avenues available, including promotion from within, employee referrals, outside advertising, employment agencies, Internet recruiting, job fairs, college recruiting and search firms. This job description is a summary of duties that are expected to be performed. Duties outlined on this job description may not be all-inclusive, and can be modified at any time if requested by management. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recognized for seven years as a Great Place to Work® and named one of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies, 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. Our world-class teams specialize in all aspects of the live entertainment industry, from ground-breaking innovations in ticketing, global venue development and operations, concert promotion and production, sales and brand partnerships, and unparalleled artist management supported by professionals in all facets of corporate operations. We believe in taking care of the countless employees helping artists bring live music to fans all around the world. Our many unique benefit programs are designed to help our teams live life to the fullest including generous vacation, healthcare, retirement benefits, student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering and perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips. And of course, access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program. There is no bigger stage for your career. See what your future looks like at Live Nation Entertainment.