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. 

The Concessions Manager is responsible for the effective management of venue concessions operations including inventory controls, product ordering, training new employees, cash controls, compliance with alcohol service polices, cleaning, safety, guest service, employee/volunteer training and supervision, warehouse oversight, troubleshooting, closing duties, event planning support, food preparation and production, and any other tasks assigned. The Concessions Manager is responsible for providing comprehensive oversight of events, demonstrating technical expertise, and offering operational and personnel support to ensure the efficient functioning of the stadium and the Concessions Department. It is essential for the Concessions Manager to recognize that work hours will be determined by the demands of the event and the necessary preparations leading up to it.  As an outdoor venue, it is essential for the Concessions Manager to recognize that employment is not contingent upon weather conditions. The expectation is to work at every event, regardless of the elements present.

The Concessions Manager is responsible for supervising, coaching, and mentoring employees to ensure adherence to company quality standards. This role may involve initiating or recommending various employment actions, including hiring, termination, suspension, discipline, promotion, and transfer. Additionally, the Concessions Manager will oversee and address employee performance issues, actively managing all facets of employee relations to foster a positive, compliant, and collaborative work environment. Candidates must demonstrate excellent attendance and be available for a flexible, event-driven schedule that includes evenings and weekends. Strong interpersonal skills, professional presentation, self-direction, and proficiency in technical aspects such as computer systems and point-of-sale (POS) technology are essential. 

This is a seasonal role from April 2, 2026 and will end on September 30, 2026

This role pays a biweekly salary at a rate equivalent to $1,538.46-$1,634.62 CAD per week

This position will remain open until June 5, 2026.

Rogers Stadium is Toronto’s newest large-scale outdoor concert venue, built on the Downsview lands (YZD). With a capacity of up to 50,000 fans, it hosts major touring acts and high-energy summer shows. Designed for fast turnaround and big production impact, the venue features modern staging, strong infrastructure, and easy access via transit. It’s one of the city’s most exciting new destinations for live music and large-format events

• Responsible for managing, developing and mentoring a staff of part time and full-time concessions employees, including initiating employee discipline as required. Responsible for completing documentation of employee performance and attendance issues in accordance with company policy and practice.
• Ensure proper set-up of all concession’s locations prior to doors.
  • Set-up duties may include verifying opening inventory, assigning duties to concession workers (employee/volunteer), ensuring sanitation standards are met, verifying that each location is fully operational, ascertaining levels of food production based upon projected guest attendance has been met; assuring that SL or NFP Stand Leader has followed proper procedures for distribution and handling of cash.
• Provide a high level of oversight and operational expertise resulting in the smooth, efficient and profitable execution of events.
• Ability to oversee a large volume of inventory, order product, and manage high volume sales.
• Manage and run all venue concessions operations before, during and after the event. Duties include staff scheduling, employee check-in, equipment inspection, POS monitoring and troubleshooting, guest complaint resolution, training, food production, clean-up, post-event reconciliation and reporting, and any other duties as assigned by the DFB.
• Training new & current employees with regarding to property procedure & best practices.
• Willing to cover/back-up any open position to assure location is fully operational and company standards pertaining to speed of service and guest satisfaction are met; assist with Premium Services operations and event needs, as directed.
• Provide direction and oversight to Concessions Supervisors, Stand Managers, Concession Cooks, and Cashiers.
• Ensure that all Provincial / Federal, and IEC policies, procedures and practices are adhered to, including compliance with alcohol distribution / service and food handling / sanitation guidelines, general safety policies and procedures.  Report any alcohol service or other compliance issues to Director of Concessions immediately.
• Complete post-event evaluations, data compilation, tracking of monetary and product shortages, generating reports; serves as a resource for POS applications and training.
• Ensure work environment is safe and free from harassment or discrimination; immediately address all safety concerns, potential hazards, accidents or incidents. Relays safety/health issues to management immediately.
• Ensure event staff and volunteers are aware of workplace expectations; provide on-going assistance, training and mentoring to event staff and volunteers; promote a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative workplace environment by working side-by-side with staff and volunteers; reinforce procedures and practices through repetition; lead by example and provide on-going constructive feedback.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of all existing concession locations: geographical locations, equipment, evacuation procedures, adjacent employee and guest areas and facility access.

• Associate’s Degree (A.A.) or greater in Culinary Management, Business Management, or related field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Concessions Management, other Food & Beverage Management, or related experience.
• Solid working knowledge of computer applications: Microsoft office, POS systems, timekeeping system.
• Experience training new employees and volunteers
• Advanced knowledge of inventory procedures and controls
• Experience ordering product for a high-volume venue or facility
• Ability to communicate with employees, co-workers, volunteers, management staff and guests in a clear, professional and courteous manner which fosters a positive, enthusiastic and cooperative work environment.
• Ability to make sound business/operations decisions (i.e. regarding employee placement, staffing adjustments, and/or respond to technical, product or equipment challenges during an event) quickly and under pressure.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented, fast-paced, event-driven environment.
• Possess thorough working knowledge of all applicable sanitation requirements, food preparation guidelines, alcohol service policies, safety standards, etc. pertaining to IEC concession operations.
• Ability to calculate basic math functions (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, percentages) as they relate to POS cash/credit transactions, cash reconciliation and product inventory.
• Ability to consistently adhere to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, ethics and confidentiality.
• Provincial recognized food service sanitation training course certification preferred
• Provincial recognized alcohol service training course certification preferred.

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.