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.
Overview:
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 $15.00 CAD and is tip eligible.
Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.
This position will remain open until June 12, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Maintaining host stand area, ensuring organization and cleanliness at all times.
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Possess a working knowledge of the venue (location, direction, events, policies etc.).
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Effectively manage guest flow to maximize seating capacity.
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Know all table numbers and maintain awareness of which servers are in each section.
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Communicate with Managers and FOH staff during events to maintain proper guest flow throughout the venue.
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Assist management and FOH staff in all necessary preparations and set up for events.
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Manage the guest waitlist.
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Escort guests to their table.
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Performs other job-related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a customer service position.
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Strong oral communication skills.
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High attention to detail.
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Ability to remain calm under pressure while working in a fast-paced environment.
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Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
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Ability to maintain a level of professional urgency and momentum.
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Minimum 1 year experience in customer service, restaurant experience.
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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.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
