Part Time Food and Beverage Staff
Reports To: Manager, Bars and Concessions
Direct Reports: None
Department: Food and Beverage
Location: Downtown Toronto
Vacancy Status: This posting is for a current vacancy on our team
Application Deadline: July 12th 2026
About Us
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall is a registered charity that operates two of Toronto’s most iconic venues: Roy Thomson Hall and Allied Music Centre—home to legendary Massey Hall, TD Music Hall, Allied Music Centre Theatre, Deane Cameron Recording Studio, and more. Guided by a professional management team and volunteer Board of Governors, the Corporation is dedicated to enriching communities through the cultural, social, and economic power of music. The Corporation is actively engaged in Artist Development and Education & Community Engagement initiatives as an investment in the next generation of artists and audiences.
Position Overview
We are currently looking for additional Bar Staff to join our Food & Beverage Team. The Food and Beverage team is responsible for providing personable, professional guest service, ensuring guest safety, and contributing to the efficient operation of the lounge, sponsor bar area and all other areas of the Food and Beverage Department during shows/events.
Key Responsibilities
Guest Service
- Provide quality customer service to guests including but not limited to greeting guests by name, identifying any needs that they may have and seeing to them
- Proactively maintain current knowledge of upcoming events, and services/facilities available at the Halls and surrounding areas to be able to expertly respond to guest’s questions
- Ensure responsible service of alcohol
- Assist in the set-up of the lounge and sponsor bars and concessions, ensure adequate supplies are available prior to each performance or event
- Adhere to, communicate, and enforce all lounge policies
- Support staff in selling bar and concession items, minimizing wastage and spillage; help with clearing dirty glassware from sponsor areas
- Help maintain cleanliness of sponsor bar and concession areas in accordance with Ontario Health regulations and the Corporation’s policies
- Resolve guest complaints and if necessary, escalate to management
- Ensure cleanliness and readiness of assigned areas prior to event
- Provide feedback to management with respect to guest comments and concerns
- Ensure assistance for guests with special needs
- Help with the washing of glassware and restocking sponsor bars at end of every shift
- Complete Stock Sheets and cash deposit information at the end of shift
- Return unused stock to appropriate storage areas at each workstation in accordance with security procedures and Corporation’s policies
- Report any items requiring cleaning and/or repair immediately to lounge coordinator or management
- Identify potential problems and report to management, developing solutions wherever possible
- Other duties as required
Guest Safety
- Maintain a current, in-depth knowledge of emergency procedures and be prepared to coordinate emergency evacuations or respond to guest incidents
- Ensure that no unsafe conditions exist in assigned area and make changes as required
- Ensure a safe traffic flow is maintained in all public areas
- Enforce the assigned room capacities of the lounge and all other areas
Leadership
- Act as a positive role model for other staff with respect to professionalism, guest service and teamwork
- Ensure you are informed of specific details of each event
- Work with team members, Front of House managers and supervisors to coordinate activities and maximize the efficiency of operations
Qualifications
- Previous food and beverage service experience with payment handling
- Valid Smart Serve Certification
- Catering experience an asset
- Friendly, outgoing disposition toward patrons and co-workers
- Dedication to excellence and superior customer service essential
- Professional manner with excellent communication and people skills
- Flexibility required, average 15-20 hours weekly, day, evening and weekend shifts required, if there are shows on both Saturday and Sunday, employees are required to work one of the days
- Be available to work at least 50% plus 1 (one) of the shows and events scheduled each week (a combination of days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Core Competencies
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Cash and POS Handling
- Adaptability
- Bartending
- Food Safety Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
Work Conditions
- Work flexible schedule, including day, evening, weekend hours and holidays, as required
- Manual dexterity required to operate computer screens, POS and peripherals
- Interacts with patrons, employees and management
- Moderate-high levels of considerable mental concentration
- Sitting, standing, lifting and walking on occasions to both venues
Additional Information (if applicable): This role is based in Toronto with a combination of remote work and on-site presence at Roy Thomson Hall, and Allied Music Centre. Evening and weekend availability will be required depending on event schedules.
The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process should contact the Human Resources Department. The Corporation is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.