Bartender

OVERVIEW

Founded in 1947 by Nina Vance, the Alley Theatre is a pioneer of regional theatre, and one of the leading nonprofit theatre companies in the United States. The Alley has been awarded the prestigious Regional Theatre Tony Award® and the Texas Medal of Arts Award. The Alley has transferred productions to Broadway, Off-Broadway, major European Festivals, and to 40 American cities. Unique among regional theatres, the Alley is committed to maintaining a Resident Acting Company and providing them work year-round. Nationally recognized directors, actors, playwrights, and designers from across the country have regularly joined the Resident Acting Company.  

Rob Melrose, Artistic Director at the Alley, took over as artistic leader of the organization in 2019. His vision for the future of the Alley is both thrilling and ambitious. His strategic goals include upholding the Alley’s artistic excellence, keeping longtime Alley Theatre devotees eager to return each season, creating productions and cultivating new audiences.

Rob Melrose, Managing Director Dean Gladden and the Alley’s leadership team are committed to fostering an environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their authentic selves.

HOURLY: $14/HR Minimum

JOB DUTIES:

• Greets customers and takes orders; processes cash and credit card transactions
• Mixes and serves both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
• Adheres to all alcohol service policies and safe drinking guidelines including checking patrons' identification
• Adheres to cash handling policies
• Sets up and breaks down workstations, including cleaning and sanitizing
• Takes inventory counts and ensures product is stocked to appropriate levels
• Provides excellent customer service, anticipating guests needs
• Maintains a positive attitude towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Ensures security of company assets
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager

In addition to the duties listed above, the Alley Theatre expects the following of each employee: adheres to theatre's policies and procedures; works in a safe manner; performs duties as workload necessitates; maintains a positive and respectful attitude; communicates regularly with supervisor about department issues; demonstrates efficient time management and prioritizes workload; demonstrates regular and consistent attendance and punctuality; meets department productivity standards; participates in Alley Theatre events as needed or required; and completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:  

• Previous experience as a bartender preferred
• Proven knowledge of bartending principals and recipes
• Must be able to obtain all state/local required alcohol service certifications
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Demonstrates organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 25 lbs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Essential physical requirements are: standing for extended periods of time, lifting 25 lbs. routinely, bending, squatting, raising both arms over head, moving and adjusting to tight spaces.
• Must be flexible with scheduling and available to work weekend, holidays and evening hours as needed

BENEFITS & PERKS:

• Free  and  discounted tickets to Alley Theatre performances.
• Discounted Parking (Bi-weekly $4 dollars).

Alley Theatre is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at HRdept@alleytheatre.org.

The Alley Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Salary : $14