Concession Runner | Part-Time | Enercare Centre

Concession Runner | Part-Time | Enercare Centre

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 Concession Runner is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of food and beverage concession stands during events, conferences, and special functions. This role involves receiving, transporting, stocking, and replenishing food, beverages, and operational supplies to ensure concession locations remain fully stocked and prepared for service. The Concession Runner works closely with concession staff, warehouse personnel, and management to maintain inventory levels, organize storage areas, and respond promptly to operational needs. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, physical stamina, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment while maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and company standards.

This role will pay an hourly rate of $19.00 CAD and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time Roles: Pension matching.

This position will remain open until December 31, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Stock and replenish concession stands with food, beverages, packaging, and operational supplies before, during, and after events.

• Transport products, equipment, and supplies between warehouse storage areas, kitchens, and concession locations.

• Monitor inventory levels throughout events and proactively restock items to prevent service interruptions.

• Assist with receiving deliveries, unloading products, and organizing inventory in designated storage areas.

• Ensure all products are properly stored, rotated, and handled in accordance with FIFO (First In, First Out) inventory procedures.

• Maintain cleanliness, organization, and sanitation standards within concession stands, storage rooms, and warehouse areas.

• Work closely with concession supervisors, warehouse staff, and management to prioritize restocking needs and respond to operational requests.

• Assist with setting up and breaking down concession stands, including stocking refrigerators, freezers, shelving, and service stations.

• Monitor product availability and communicate low-stock items, shortages, or discrepancies to management.

• Ensure proper handling and transportation of food and beverages while following food safety and temperature-control guidelines.

• Safely operate carts, dollies, and other approved material-handling equipment to transport products throughout the venue.

• Assist with inventory counts, product transfers, and end-of-event stock reconciliation as directed.

• Remove empty boxes, packaging materials, and waste to maintain safe and organized workspaces.

• Follow all workplace health and safety procedures, including proper lifting techniques and safe equipment handling.

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.

• Provide additional operational support to concession stands and food and beverage teams as required.

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors and management to support successful event operations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in concessions, food and beverage operations, warehousing, inventory management, or a similar role is preferred.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-volume event environment.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and respond to operational needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift for extended periods throughout scheduled shifts.
• Ability to safely lift, carry, push, and transport heavy objects.
• Experience using carts, dollies, pallet jacks, and other material-handling equipment is considered an asset.
• Basic understanding of inventory management, stock rotation, and FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures is preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety, sanitation, and proper food storage practices is an asset.
• Food Handler Certification is considered an asset.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively coordinate with concession staff, warehouse personnel, and management.
• Ability to follow instructions, workplace safety procedures, and company operational standards.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, based on event schedules.
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain a strong work ethic during busy event periods.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Willingness to assist in various operational areas as required to support overall food and beverage service.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and organized working environment.

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.

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