Barback | Part-Time | TD Coliseum

Oak View Group

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 Barback is responsible for supporting the smooth running of the beverage service. They must be organized, have an excellent attention to detail and adapt well to an ever changing fast paced environment.

 

This role will pay an hourly rate of $17.60 CAD and is tip eligible

 

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching

 

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

About the Venue

TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON - $280 million renovation. The project will transform the facility into an 18,000-seat capacity venue with a reimagined facade, premium seating, enhanced acoustics, improved sightlines, upgraded concourses, optimized clubs and suites and artist lounges.

 

The newly modernized venue will join a rapidly growing southwestern Canadian marketplace with the ability to accommodate larger shows alongside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Opening in Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with opening and closing duties.
• Organization and restocking of the bar with Ice, alcohol, wine, glassware, garnishes.
• Running and serving of cocktails, beer, and wine in a high paced environment.
• Keeping the bar clean by wiping down surfaces, removing soiled glassware, scrubbing coolers and storage areas, emptying trash receptacles, and removal of recycled bottles.
• Learning about food menu items and having a strong knowledge of house as well as classic cocktails.
• The preparation of some complicated syrups, infusions and other items needed to execute a high-end bar program.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Must be Smart Serve Certified.
• Knowledge of beverage products.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• Able to stand/walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to work well under pressure and continue to communicate.
• Must be able to work different shifts, which may include holidays, evenings and weekends.
• Able to legally work in Canada.

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.