Hawker | Part-Time | Spruce Meadows

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 concessions food and beverage Hawker serves concession items to guests located in the stands. Due to the nature of this venue, the successful candidate must be comfortable working outdoors. 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 November 6, 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 Carries an assortment of food or beverage items for in-seat sales to guests. Ensure bins, carrying trays, and bags are clean and ready for use. Adheres to all alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines, including checking patrons’ identification. Processes cash transactions for food and beverage items served; accepts payments and makes change as appropriate. Upholds inventory integrity and adheres to cash handling policies and procedures. Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. Maintains a friendly, outgoing, efficient, positive customer service demeanor toward customers, clients, and co-workers. Is adaptable to customer needs. Adheres to safety policies and procedures, including established food safety and sanitation. Ensures security of company assets. Dedication to attendance of scheduled events, including the ability to arrive on time in uniform. Qualifications Previous experience in the food service industry is preferred. Experience as a roving vendor is a plus. Demonstrates excellent guest service skills. Demonstrates excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Requires basic math and counting skills. Must be comfortable with exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures. Ideal candidate will be available to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. Has food handling certifications. ProServe certification. Ability to learn to operate a POS system. Excellent interpersonal skills & a friendly, positive attitude with co-workers, managers, volunteers & guests. 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.

The Hawker is responsible for selling food and beverage items to guests in their seats while maintaining a positive customer service demeanor. Key duties include processing cash transactions, adhering to alcohol service policies, and ensuring the cleanliness of equipment.

Candidates should have food handling and ProServe certifications, with previous experience in food service or as a roving vendor preferred. The role requires the ability to work a flexible schedule in outdoor environments with extreme temperatures.

• Pension matching

• Customer servicePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred
• Cash handlingPreferred
• CommunicationPreferred

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• Customer Service
• Cash Handling
• Food Safety
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Basic Math
• POS System Operation
• Alcohol Service Compliance

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Sports & Recreation
• Retail

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 6, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level