Lead Barback - HISTORY, Ottawa

Live Nation Entertainment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

Live Nation Entertainment is seeking a Barback to support operations at HISTORY Ottawa. This role involves leading the barback team, ensuring bar stock, and assisting with inventory management in a dynamic concert environment.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in a similar role and a SmartServe certification. Passion for live events and strong communication skills are essential. The expected compensation is $20 per hour, with opportunities for evening and weekend work.

Qualifications

• Must be SmartServe Certified and at least 19 years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience as a barback or in a similar role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the barback team during event operations.
• Assist F&B Manager with month-end inventory.
• Ensure all bars are fully stocked during events.

Skills

SmartServe Certification

Knowledge of various spirits, beers, and wines

Communication skills (English)

Job description

Overview

Live Nation Entertainment is the world’s leading live entertainment company, comprising global market leaders such as Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. Ticketmaster is the global leader in event ticketing, selling over 620 million tickets annually to roughly 10,000 clients worldwide. Live Nation Concerts promotes more than 50,000 events each year for nearly 7,000 artists in 40+ countries. Live Nation Media & Sponsorship connects over 1,200 sponsors with the 145 million fans that attend Live Nation Entertainment events every year.

Job Summary

You will be part of a very special team at Live Nation’s newest Canadian venue, HISTORY Ottawa — a state‑of‑the‑art venue with a capacity of up to 2,000 that hosts over 180 concerts and private events annually. This role involves supporting barback operations in a high‑volume concert environment and contributing to the success of live shows.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the barback team during event operations.
• Help train, mentor, and support new barback staff while promoting venue standards and expectations.
• Assist the F&B Manager with month‑end inventory, including physical counts and documentation.
• Delegate tasks and provide direction to barback staff to maintain efficient and organized bar operations.
• Ensure all bars are fully stocked with liquor, beer, wine, mixers, garnishes, ice, glassware, and operational supplies before, during, and after events.
• Monitor inventory levels throughout events and communicate restocking needs with the barback team when necessary.
• Assist bartenders and bar staff with operational support to ensure fast and efficient guest service.
• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and safety standards across all bar and storage areas.
• Coordinate garbage removal, recycling, and product organization at the end of each event.
• Troubleshoot operational issues and support management in maintaining smooth event execution.
• Support setup, breakdown, and closing duties for all bar operations.
• Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and responsible alcohol service policies and procedures.
• Maintain a positive, professional, and team‑oriented attitude in a fast‑paced live entertainment environment.

Qualifications

• Must be SmartServe Certified and at least 19 years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience as a barback or in a similar role in a high‑volume environment.
• Knowledge of various spirits, beers, and wines.
• Strong initiative and ability to anticipate the needs of bartenders.
• Must be able to stand during scheduled shifts, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment while maintaining first‑class hospitality and food‑and‑beverage service.
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal in English.
• Liaise with F&B management team on par levels and various other food and beverage needs.
• Passion for live events and a desire to ensure exceptional customer experience.
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.

Benefits

The expected compensation for this position in Ontario is: $20 per hour.

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.

Application Process

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. Live Nation Entertainment will never request payment or equipment purchases as part of the hiring process. Recruiters will only contact candidates from official Live Nation or affiliated brand email domains.