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Front of House Bartender
Pittsburgh Public Theater is seeking reliable and friendly staff members to provide bar service to patrons at Pittsburgh Public Theater performances, special events, and rentals. This position will report to the Senior Manager of Guest Services & Belonging. Successful candidates will work to help create an environment of sincere welcome and provide excellent customer service.
Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Equity
At Pittsburgh Public Theater, we aim to ensure that every individual who enters our space feels seen, heard, and valued. Our employees’ experiences and perspectives are key to our success, and we believe inclusion is everyone’s responsibility. Ideal candidates will contribute to a work environment that supports and nourishes the lives and experiences of our staff, community, and all those with whom we partner. Ideal candidates must be willing to broaden their multicultural competency and knowledge in support of our diversity, inclusion, and equity commitment. Front of House Bartenders will join our team in working toward a welcoming, safe, multiculturally competent workplace.
Compensation
This is a part-time non-exempt position with duties performed in-person at The O’Reilly Theater. The hourly rate is $12/hr and bartenders are tipped.
Job Duties
- To operate the Theater bar area, including the preparation and service of drinks to patrons.
- To assure the bar area is clean and stocked for operations.
- To service customers and perform all assignments in a polite and courteous manner.
- To assist the Senior Manager of Guest Services & Belonging in all duties as assigned.
- To maintain reliable attendance.
- To participate in all required training efforts.
Job Requirements
- RAMP training for servers or willingness to be trained.
- Strong verbal communication abilities.
- Accuracy in recording cash and credit card transactions.
- Standing, walking, lifting, pushing and/or puling, carrying, grasping, reaching, stooping and crouching. Speaking and listening.
- The ability to lift an average of 15 pounds, a maximum of 50 pounds, and push/pull an average of 15 pounds and a maximum of 25 pounds.
- Ability to model and practice the values of artistic excellence, joyful collaboration, and resolute respect – especially when faced with challenges – through constructive, clear, solution-focused communication with fellow staff, supervisors, guest artists, and any other individual involved in the work at hand.
- Possess an appreciation of the arts and passion for advancing the theater's mission
- Ability to demonstrate and support the Theater’s racial justice efforts by applying anti-racist tools and practices to individual and departmental processes and systems, and to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of, respect for, and engagement with persons of all cultures, identities, and backgrounds (for more information see www.ppt.org/racialjustice)
Note: Interested in this role but it’s not quite the right match? Applicants who meet some but not all of, or exceed the above criteria are still encouraged to apply! We are eager to speak with candidates with diverse backgrounds and can assess abilities and skills on an individual basis.
Application Information
To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume and 3 references to Lisha Logan, Director of Human Resources at llogan@PPT.org with the subject line “Front of House Bartender.”