Bartender

SIGNATURE THEATRE COMPANY; New York (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading Off-Broadway theatres, is seeking BARTENDERS at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street. We expect the position to begin around August 7th, 2026.

Weekend availability is required, most shifts will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Bartender duties include maintaining health and safety practices, providing top-tier service, handling transactions, and helping with event setups.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in food service/hospitality or bartender experience preferred.
• Knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails or willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Familiarity with NYC Department of Health standards a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain health and safety practices and comply with state liquor laws.
• Assess patron needs and make recommendations with excellent service.
• Manage bar area cleanliness and bar equipment.
• Handle cash and card transactions and ensure correct change.
• Work events including openings, galas, and other special occasions.
• Set up and breakdown tasks and restock inventory as needed.
• Work nights and weekends; collaborate in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

POS knowledge

Cocktail knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Health standards

Theatre knowledge

Education

Bartender experience preferred

Food Handler’s Certificate

Tools

Square POS

Job description

Description

Job Summary

Signature Theatre, one of New York’s leading Off-Broadway theatres, is seeking BARTENDERS at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street. We expect the position to begin around August 7th, 2026. Weekend availability is required, most shifts will take place Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Duties Responsibilities

• Maintain all health and safety practices for all areas of the Café & Bar, including compliance with State Liquor Laws.
• Assess patrons’ needs and preferences and make recommendations and ensure that excellent customer service is delivered.
• Maintain food & beverage compliance standards.
• Foster a welcoming and respectful climate among all team members and patrons.
• Will work nights, weekends, and holidays (when applicable).
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Reliably complete all assigned setup and breakdown tasks.
• Handle cash, credit, and debit card transactions, ensure charges are accurate and return correct change to patrons.
• Maintain a clean work and bar area by removing trash, cleaning tables, and washing glasses, utensils, and equipment.
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer throughout the night and be able to account for any and all discrepancies in the final drawer tally.
• Bartender will be scheduled to work events happening at Signature Theatre such as opening nights, galas, and any other special events.
• Bartender will be responsible for cleaning the bar at the end of the shift, including but not limited to inventory restock and cleaning and resetting bar equipment.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of POS system (Square knowledge a plus).
• In-depth knowledge of wine, spirits, and cocktails or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills.
• Self-motivated with outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Positive, engaging personality, and professional appearance.
• Handles well under pressure while coordinating a wide range of activities.
• In-depth knowledge of NYC Department of Health standards.
• Passion and knowledge of the Off-Broadway and Broadway community a plus.

Education/Experience/Certifications

• Previous Bartender experience is preferred or a minimum of 1-year experience in food service/hospitality.
• Food Handler’s Certificate preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50lbs and stand for long periods of time.

Annual Training

• Anti-Harassment Training