Barback - HISTORY, Ottawa

Live Nation Entertainment • Ottawa, ON

1d • Onsite

About The Position

You will have the opportunity to be part of a very special team for Live Nation’s newest Canadian venue, HISTORY Ottawa. A state-of-the-art venue with a capacity of up to 2000 hosting over 180 concerts and private events annually. If you are ready to be a part of Ottawa’s most memorable and historic shows, this role might be for you!

Requirements

• Must be Smart Serve Certified and at least 19 years of age
• 1-2 years of experience as a barback or similar role in a high-volume environment with high standards
• Knowledge of various spirits, beers, wines and champagnes
• Takes great initiative and is able to anticipate the needs of bartenders
• Must be able to stand during scheduled shift, withstand repetitive walking, reaching, and bending for long periods of time
• Have an incredible ability to thrive in a fast-paced and high volume environment while maintaining a first-in-class hospitality and food and beverage experience
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Liaises with F&B management team on par levels and various other food and beverage needs
• A passion for live events and desire to ensure every customer experience is exceptional!
• Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays as required

Responsibilities

• Handle duties including; stocking ice bins, liquor, beer, and wine, including lifting/moving up to 25lbs.
• Perform various opening and closing barback duties.
• Ensuring the bar is consistently up to appropriate standards for flawless execution
• Ensure stock is rotated and stored correctly, reporting any damage and waste.
• Maintains back of house areas including stockrooms, making sure they are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Energetic and willingness to be active in the workplace, completing tasks that are both physical and repetitive
• Recognize when guests are becoming too intoxicated and bring them to the attention of a bartender/server, manager and/or security
• Create an atmosphere where coworkers are connected and committed through seamless communication and the willingness to help others win

Benefits

• generous vacation
• healthcare
• retirement benefits
• student loan repayment
• tuition reimbursement
• six months of paid caregiver leave for new parents including fostering
• perks like Roadie Babies helping new parents care for their babies on work trips
• access to free live events through our exclusive employee ticketing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed