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 Beverage Supervisor is responsible for overseeing beverage operations during events at a high-volume indoor/outdoor entertainment venue. This position supervises bartenders, runners, hawkers, and other beverage staff to ensure efficient service, compliance with liquor regulations, and an exceptional guest experience. The Beverage Supervisor plays a key role in event execution by ensuring bars are properly staffed, stocked, and operating efficiently while maintaining high service standards.
This role pays an hourly rate of $22.50 CAD.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.
This position will remain open until June 12, 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:
Supervise event-day beverage operations across all bars, portable locations, and beverage sales.
Lead, coach, and support bartenders, bar backs, and beverage staff during events.
Ensure bars are properly stocked, set up, and operational prior to event start.
Monitor beverage service throughout events to ensure speed, accuracy, and guest satisfaction.
Ensure compliance with all responsible alcohol service standards and provincial regulations set by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Commission (AGLC).
Manage product distribution, inventory levels, and bar supply needs during events.
Address guest concerns and resolve service issues in a professional and timely manner.
Ensure all beverage staff follow proper POS procedures.
Assist with staff scheduling, training, and onboarding of new beverage team members.
Support beverage inventory counts, product reconciliation, and event settlements when required.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of bars, storage areas, and service stations.
Collaborate with concessions, culinary, and operations teams to ensure seamless event service.
Qualifications:
Minimum 2 years of experience in food & beverage operations, preferably in a high-volume venue, stadium, festival, or hospitality environment.
Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of bar operations, beverage service, and alcohol regulations.
Excellent communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays based on event schedules.
Ability to work in both indoor and outdoor environments.
ProServe Certification required or ability to obtain prior to start.
Food Safety certification considered an asset.
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.
