Barback, KeyBank Center - Part-time

Delaware North Sportservice is a renowned hospitality and food service provider that operates concessions, clubs, and suites at various iconic venues, including the NHL's Buffalo Sabres' home arena, KeyBank Center in Buffalo, New York. Founded over 100 years ago, Delaware North has built a global legacy as a family-owned company dedicated to delivering exceptional guest experiences through its diverse operations in sports, gaming, national parks, retail, and hospitality. The company prides itself on fostering a work environment that promotes professional growth, customer service excellence, and teamwork. As a part-time Barback at the KeyBank Center, you will play an important support role within the vibrant atmosphere of the arena, known for hosting large crowds and dynamic events. This role offers a competitive hourly rate of $15.75, excluding potential tipped earnings, making it an appealing opportunity for those looking to gain experience in the fast-paced hospitality industry. The position emphasizes delivering exceptional guest service by ensuring the timely stocking and delivery of beverages, maintaining organized inventory levels, and supporting bartenders and other team members as needed. As a Barback, your contributions will be crucial to the smooth operation of beverage service during sporting events, concerts, or other major gatherings at the 19,200-seat facility. In addition to the rewarding nature of the job, Delaware North invests in its employees through various benefits such as weekly pay, employee assistance programs, flexible work schedules, training, development opportunities, and generous employee discounts. Eligible team members may also access health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans with company matching, paid vacation, holidays, parental leave, and tuition reimbursement programs. These offerings highlight Delaware North's commitment to the personal and professional well-being of their team members. Working as a Barback at Delaware North Sportservice means engaging in a physically demanding environment where you will often lift and move heavy loads, manage inventory, maintain cleanliness, and work closely with a diverse team in a fast-paced setting. This role nurtures the development of hospitality skills such as inventory management, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing individuals for future career growth within the company or the broader hospitality industry. Joining Delaware North allows you to become part of a global family that values diversity and equal opportunity. As the company continues to shape the future of hospitality across various sectors, the Barback role at KeyBank Center provides a unique blend of hands-on experience, team collaboration, and exposure to an iconic sports venue. Whether you’re a student, early career professional, or someone seeking flexible part-time employment, Delaware North invites you to grow and succeed within their comprehensive, supportive work environment.

• Ability to lift, move, or maneuver up to 165 pounds
• Ability to pull heavy carts of stock
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, and reaching during shifts
• Willingness to work days, evenings, holidays, weekends, and event schedules
• Exposure to outdoor and variable temperatures including extreme hot and cold
• Exposure to fumes from delivery trucks and equipment