Culinary Premium Supervisor | Part-Time | TD Coliseum

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 Culinary Premium Supervisor is a key member of the culinary team, responsible for assisting in managing all aspects of culinary operation. This role demands a passionate and experienced culinary professional with strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. The Culinary Premium Supervisor will help oversee kitchen operations, food production, and the stewarding department; lead staff; and ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food across all TD Coliseum food service areas and in Catering, Clubs, and Premium Areas.

This role pays an hourly rate of $26.00 CAD and is tip eligible.

Benefits for Part-Time roles: Pension matching.

This position will remain open until December 4, 2026.

About The Venue

TD Coliseum in Hamilton, ON—$280 million renovation. The project will transform the facility into an 18,000-seat capacity venue with a reimagined facade, premium seating, enhanced acoustics, improved sightlines, upgraded concourses, optimized clubs and suites, and artist lounges. The newly modernized venue will join a rapidly growing southwestern Canadian marketplace with the ability to accommodate larger shows alongside Toronto’s Scotiabank Arena. Opened Fall 2025.

Responsibilities

• Provides a two-way line of communication between premium BOH & FOH during events, expediting food to events.
• Enforces sanitation and quality controls of food standards for the culinary department.
• Ensures all kitchen guidelines are always followed by the team.
• Assist in tracking and maintaining food and labor cost goals set by the Executive Chef.
• Coordinate with the suite attendants to ensure maintenance of all equipment, event setups & breakdowns are in line with event needs.
• Approach all encounters with guests and employees in a friendly and service-oriented manner.
• Always comply with company standards and regulations to encourage safe and efficient facility operations.
• Have thorough working knowledge of menus and preparation skills required to produce food according to facility standards.
• Ensure the completion of necessary food and station preparations prior to events to ensure that guests are served promptly and efficiently.
• Supervise and assist in the food preparation for Catering, Concessions, and Commissary Kitchen as well as other departments as required, following specifications of Banquet Event Orders.
• Assist with menu development for the ala carte, catering, and premium menus, and any other special request by Executive Chef or Management.
• Maintains the “Clean as You Go” policy.
• Responsible for maintaining the sanitation and cleaning schedule of the kitchen.
• Keeps all storage areas neat, orderly, and clean.
• Responsible for cleanliness and sanitation of individual work areas and kitchens, including equipment, counters, tools, waste areas, etc.
• Supervise and assist with the breakdown of commissary kitchens/concession stands/concession spaces and kitchen lines, ensuring proper storage of food and equipment at the end of each meal period following food safety and sanitation regulations.
• Supervise and coordinate kitchen staff, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to recipes and standards.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Interact with members/guests professionally, helping them with changes and last-minute requests as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in a supervisory or similar role, preferably in a high-volume environment such as a stadium, hotel, or large restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of culinary techniques, food safety, sanitation practices, maintaining food safety, sanitation, and standards set by the company and the local health department.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate teams.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in kitchen management software is a plus.
• Ability to undertake and complete multiple tasks in a fast and organized manner.