Food & Beverage Duty Manager (part time)

TO Live; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A major arts organization in Toronto is seeking a part-time Food & Beverage Duty Manager to lead operations during events. The successful candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance with standards, and deliver excellent service. Requirements include certifications in responsible alcohol service and food handling, along with supervisory experience in food service operations. This role involves a variable schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience in food and beverage environment.
• Strong knowledge of cash handling and inventory management.
• Exceptional organizational skills in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise staff during events.
• Support the planning and execution of events.
• Conduct inventory counts and manage cash handling.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Food service operations

Leadership skills

Multi-tasking skills

Communication skills

Education

Smart Serve Certification

Safe Food Handling Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

TO Live is seeking an experienced and service-driven Food & Beverage Duty Manager to join the Patron and Event Services team on a part-time basis. The Food & Beverage Duty Manager is a key leadership role within TO Live’s Food & Beverage operations. Reporting directly to the Senior Manager of Food & Beverage (or their designate), this position oversees day-to-day bar, concession, and event operations while ensuring compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and service standards. The Duty Manager provides hands-on leadership for frontline teams, supports event execution, and helps deliver a seamless and professional patron experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise unionized staff and contract personnel (servers, security, etc.) during events to ensure smooth, professional operations.
• Support the planning and execution of events, acting as a key operational contact on-site.
• Provide ongoing staff training in TO Live service standards, responsible alcohol service, safe food handling, sanitation, and departmental technology.
• Ensure compliance with cash handling procedures and maintain accountability for POS operations.
• Monitor staff conduct, uniforms, and hygiene to uphold organizational standards.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment for all team members.
• Respond to patron and staff inquiries, resolving issues directly or escalating to senior management where necessary.
• Oversee bar and concession setup, sanitation, and close-down in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
• Conduct accurate opening and closing inventory counts and investigate discrepancies beyond tolerance thresholds.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Senior Manager of Food & Beverage or designate.

Job Specifications

• Smart Serve Certification (mandatory).
• Safe Food Handling Certification (ServSafe or equivalent).
• 1 – 3 years of supervisory experience in a comparable food and beverage environment, preferably in a unionized setting.
• Strong knowledge of food service operations, cash handling, and inventory management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, Explorer); ability to learn POS systems quickly.
• Exceptional organizational and multi-tasking skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach.

Working Conditions

• This role typically involves working in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to move quickly for long periods of time.
• The position may require handling and lifting items (generally up to 45 lbs., with occasional heavier lifting). Accommodations can be made where appropriate.
• Work within unionized environments, adhering to the terms of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
• Variable and event-driven work schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Limited natural light in certain workplace areas.
• Travel between TO Live venues as required

The Organization

TO Live is one of Canada’s largest multi arts organizations, operating three iconic venues: Meridian Hall, the St. Lawrence Centre for the Arts and Meridian Arts Centre. In addition, TO Live presents a full range of performing arts, theatrical and concert events at these venues in both downtown and uptown Toronto. With these two hubs of creativity and content creation, TO Live has a unique place and perspective to activate creative spaces by inspiring local and international artists, connect audiences and to be the nexus for new ideas, elevate artistic potential, and be the catalyst for creative expression that is reflective of Toronto’s diversity.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply through our TO Live careers website at: tolive.bamboohr.com/jobs/

No phone calls or emails please. TO Live thanks all applicants in advance. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Together with the Toronto Public Service’s (TPS) initiatives, TO Live encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions. We ask that you complete the questions provided as part of the online application to assist us in ensuring our recruitment process and programs are equitable and accessible. Your responses are voluntary and the information that you provide is strictly confidential. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Human Resources department will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Date Posted: September 22, 2025

Application Deadline: October 05, 2025

Start Date: As soon as possible