Hawker | Seasonal Part-Time | Rogers Stadium

Oak View Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in venue management is seeking a dynamic Hawker for its seasonal food and beverage service. This role involves serving concession items to guests, ensuring a high standard of customer service, and adhering to safety and sanitation policies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, be adaptable to customer needs, and possess excellent communication skills. Join a vibrant team and be part of the excitement in a role that offers flexibility and the chance to work in a lively outdoor setting. This position is perfect for those looking to engage with guests while enjoying the atmosphere of live events.

Benefits

Pension matching

Qualifications

• Previous food and beverage service experience preferred.
• Excellent guest service and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Serve food and beverage items to guests in the stands.
• Maintain cleanliness of bins, trays, and bags.
• Process cash transactions and uphold inventory integrity.

Skills

Guest service skills

Communication skills

Basic math skills

Ability to carry up to 22kg (50lbs)

Adaptability

Education

Food handling certifications

Safe 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.

Overview

The Concessions food and beverage Hawker serves concession items to guests located in the stands. Due to the nature of this venue, the successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors.

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

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.

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

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

Responsibilities

• Carries an assortment of food or beverage items for in seat sales to guests
• Ensure bins, carrying trays, and bags are clean and ready for use
• Adheres to all alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines including checking patrons’ identification.
• Processes cash transactions for food and beverage items served; accepts payments and makes change as appropriate
• Upholds inventory integrity and adheres to cash handling policies and procedures
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Is adaptable to customer needs
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including established food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets
• Dedication to attendance of scheduled events including the ability to arrive on time in uniform
• Maintains clean and professional appearance meeting OVG and Rogers Stadium uniform standards

Qualifications

• Right to work legally in Canada
• Previous food and beverage service experience preferred
• Experience as a roving vendor a plus
• Demonstrates excellent guest service skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Requires basic math and counting skills
• Requires constant standing, walking, bending, and climbing stairs
• Requires the ability to carry up to 22kg (50lbs)
• Ability to work quickly, energetically, and efficiently
• Work may involve exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures
• Ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Has SIR and/or food handling certifications
• Safe Serve certification
• Three or more months’ experience in food service industry preferred
• Previous cash handling experience preferred
• Ability to learn to handle cash and learn to operate a cash register and corresponding system
• Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests