Host | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows

Oak View Group; Calgary; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matching

Job summary

Oak View Group (OVG) invites applications for a Host at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. You will warmly welcome guests, manage seating flow, and keep the host stand organized, even in outdoor conditions. You’ll assist with guest directions and coordinate with FOH staff during events.

The position is part-time with an hourly rate of $20 CAD. Pension matching is offered, and the posting remains open until December 31, 2026. Availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service or restaurant environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure in a fast-paced venue.
• Organizational skills and multitasking ability.
• Must be able to work different shifts, including holidays, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the host stand area, ensuring organization and cleanliness at all times.
• Possess working knowledge of the venue, events, policies, and directions.
• Effectively manage guest flow to maximize seating capacity.
• Know all table numbers and monitor server assignments.
• Communicate with Managers and FOH staff during events to maintain guest flow.
• Assist management and FOH staff with event setup and preparations.
• Track guest waitlists and escort guests to their tables.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Calm under pressure

Organizational skills

Shift flexibility

Tools

POS knowledge

Job description

Oak View Group (OVG) is the global leader in premium live entertainment infrastructure and services, with a platform spanning venue development and end-to-end capabilities across venue management, hospitality, and sponsorship sales. Founded in 2015, the company serves a collection of seven world-class owned venues and a client roster of the most iconic arenas, stadiums, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions, spanning four continents.

Position Summary

The Host is responsible for providing a welcoming and efficient experience for customers as they enter the venue. This role involves managing the flow of guests, assisting with seating arrangements, and ensuring the host stand and dining area are organized and ready for service. Must be comfortable working in outdoor conditions.

This role pays an hourly rate of $20.00 CAD.

Benefits for part-time roles: pension matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

About The Venue

Spruce Meadows is South Calgary's leading Sports and Entertainment District, located on the border of Southwest Calgary. Regarded as one of the top show jumping venues on the planet, a stunning 500-acre property also hosts a wide range of events, including tournaments, concerts, festivals, and world-famous markets.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the host stand area, ensuring organization and cleanliness at all times.
• Possess a working knowledge of the venue (location, direction, events, policies, etc.).
• Effectively handle guest flow to maximize seating capacity.
• Know all table numbers and maintain awareness of which servers are in each section.
• Communicate with Managers and FOH staff during events to maintain proper guest flow throughout the venue.
• Assist management and FOH staff in all necessary preparations and set up for events.
• Track the guest waitlist and e scort guests to their table.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in customer service or restaurant experience.
• Previous experience in a customer service position.
• Strong communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment.
• Organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum.
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays, evenings, and weekends.

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 our people, improves our service, and raises our excellence. 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.