Event Bar Staff

EVENT BAR STAFF

Overhire / As-Needed Part-Time Non-Exempt
$15.00/hour tips

TheatreSquared is looking for friendly dependable Event Bar Staff to join our seasonal overhire team and help support performances special events and other activities at The Commons Bar & Café.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people likes the energy of performances and special events and is interested in bar serviceeven if you dont have traditional bartending experience.

Our Event Bar Staff primarily serve beer wine and pre-batched cocktails work the register and help keep the bar and café running smoothly during busy performances and events. Youll work alongside experienced TheatreSquared staff and will not be expected to operate the bar or café on your own.

Previous bartending experience is not required. Experience working a register and providing customer service is more important. If youve worked in a restaurant coffee shop fast-food environment retail concessions as a bar-back or in another customer-facing position your experience could translate well to this role.

WHAT DOES OVERHIRE MEAN

Overhire staff work as needed based on TheatreSquareds performance and event schedule rather than receiving a regular weekly schedule.

Available shifts may be offered for pickup or assigned based on availability and staffing needs. During performance weeks there may be several opportunities to work while during dark weeks with no performances there may be few or no shifts available. Special events may also create additional opportunities throughout the year.

Most shifts are approximately35 hours and may take place during the day evening late night weekends and occasionally holidays.

There is no minimum number of shifts required. Howeverreliability is extremely important. Once you pick up or are scheduled for a shift we count on you to be there and ready to work.

WHAT YOULL DO

The majority of this positionapproximately 6070%is focused on beverage service and supporting the bar during performances and events. Responsibilities may include:

• Serve beer wine batched cocktails water and other beverages.
• Step in and assist with bar service during busy or peak periods.
• Operate the point-of-sale/register system and accurately process customer payments.
• Provide friendly welcoming and efficient customer service to TheatreSquared patrons and guests.
• Restock beverages cups glassware ice and other bar and café supplies.
• Clear and wipe tables counters and service areas.
• Wash glassware and assist with general cleanup throughout and at the end of a shift.
• Serve coffee snacks prepared food and other café items as needed.
• Support bartenders and full-time staff wherever additional help is needed.
• Occasionally assist with food or catering preparation when specifically scheduled for that type of shift.
• Wash dishes by hand and/or load dishwasher after catering events
• Follow all TheatreSquared procedures related to alcohol service food safety cash handling and customer service.
• Help create a clean organized welcoming and enjoyable environment for our patrons and guests.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR

• Must be at least 21 years of age to serve alcoholic beverages.
• Previous experience operating a register or point-of-sale system is required.
• Customer service experience is required; restaurant café bar-back concessions retail fast food or similar experience is welcome.
• Bartending experience is welcome but not required. Were happy to show the right person how we do things at TheatreSquared.
• Friendly and comfortable interacting with the public.
• Dependable and able to show up for accepted shifts.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment during busy performances and events.
• Able to work collaboratively and take direction from TheatreSquareds Bar & Café management and event staff.
• Available for some daytime evening late-night weekend and occasional holiday shifts.
• Able to stand for extended periods bend reach clean restock supplies and lift and carry up to approximately 30 pounds.
• Reliable transportation to and from TheatreSquared.

COMPENSATION & SCHEDULING

This is a part-time non-exempt overhire/seasonal position paying $15.00 per hour plus tips.

Event Bar Staff do not have a guaranteed number of weekly hours or a regularly scheduled work week. Work opportunities are based on TheatreSquareds changing performance and special-event schedule.

During active performance weeks Event Bar Staff may have opportunities to work approximatelythree shifts per week with additional shifts sometimes available for special events. There may also be periods of several weeks between productions when significantly feweror noshifts are available.

This position is a good fit for someone looking forflexible occasional work and extra income rather than someone seeking a consistent weekly schedule.

THEATRESQUARED MISSION

We believe that theatredone well and with passioncan transform lives and communities. At the theatre in schools and online we create remarkable performances; broaden access; foster empathy equity and cohesion; and gather with one another around art conversation food and other shared experiences in a welcoming inclusive space.

Required Experience:

Junior IC