Bartender

MRA Recruiting Services•Arlington Heights, IL

About The Position

Metropolis Performing Arts Centre is seeking a Beverage Server/Bartender to join its Audience Services team. The nonprofit arts organization is located in downtown Arlington Heights and includes a 329-seat theatre and a performing arts school. The lobby bar is open 30 minutes before each performance and during intermission. This is a part-time role with flexible scheduling; evening and weekend availability throughout the year is necessary. Most performances take place Thursday through Saturday evenings and Saturday through Sunday afternoons, with some weekday performances. Staff rotate holiday shifts and are not expected to work every holiday. Performances are held Thanksgiving weekend, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve. The role pays $15 per hour plus tips. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check.

Requirements

Must be at least 21 years of age.
Good communication skills for positive interactions with patrons and co-workers.
Ability to lift up to 25 pounds during a shift.
Evening and weekend availability year-round, including some holidays, is necessary.
Successful completion of a background check is required for an employment offer.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of prior bartending experience preferred.
High school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete the Basset Certification and Food Handling Certification programs and renew the certifications every three years.
Sell alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages while following applicable certification guidelines.
Check patrons’ identification to comply with local and state laws on alcohol sales.
Maintain the appearance of the service bar.
Provide excellent customer service to everyone entering the space.
Communicate and problem-solve with Front of House employees.
Complete inventory, reporting, and cash handling, and pull reports from credit card machines using the Square point of sale system.
Handle stressful situations calmly, rationally, and tactfully.
Communicate inventory needs to the Audience Services Director and Supervisor.
Thoroughly clean the bar and bar items after every shift, including mopping as needed.
Monitor patrons’ condition to avoid over-serving.
Demonstrate Metropolis’s PERFORM values and help create an inclusive and accessible environment.
Complete other duties as assigned by the Audience Services Director, Executive Director, or Artistic Director.