Bartender (26-27 Season)

Milwaukee Rep; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Milwaukee Repertory Theater in Milwaukee, WI is seeking part-time bartenders for the 2026/27 season. The role involves mixing and serving alcoholic beverages, selling food items, and delivering friendly, top-notch service to guests.

Responsibilities include cocktail preparation, cash handling, shifting inventory, and promoting menu items. Applicants must be 21+, have at least one year in a high-volume setting, and be able to obtain a bartender’s license within 30 days.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a high-volume operation.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to acquire bartender’s license within 30 days of employment.
• High school diploma (or GED).
• Demonstrated cash handling skills and knowledge of drink recipes.

Responsibilities

• Mixes ingredients to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to recipes.
• Serves wine, beer and food to guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Collects payments for items served following established procedures.
• Monitors beverage inventory and maintains stock rotation.
• Maintains knowledge of bar equipment and performs preventive upkeep.
• Ensures guest satisfaction and handles complaints gracefully.
• Maintains knowledge of menus and verifies pricing.
• Checks IDs to verify alcohol age requirements; follows alcohol-awareness procedures.
• Prepares an extensive variety of drinks and ensures correct pricing.
• Assists servers with bar knowledge and garnishes.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Drink knowledge

POS operation

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Toast POS system

Job description

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, a LORT theater located in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area, is currently seeking applicants for

part-time Bartenders for the 2026/27 Season .

If you are responsible, efficient and a team player, this is the job for you! This position is available for immediate hiring.

Position Summary

Bartenders are responsible for mixing and serving alcoholic beverages, serving non-alcoholic beverages and selling food items to guests as well as creating a friendly and memorable experience for guests by providing excellent customer service and increasing sales by promoting special drinks and menu items.

Other Major Duties And Responsibilities Include

• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda etc. to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to established recipes
• Serves wine, beer and food to guests in a timely and professional manner
• Collects payments (credit cards or cash) for items served following established accounting procedures for all transactions
• Monitors inventory of beverages to ensure adequate stock is maintained and properly rotated
• Maintains knowledge of bar equipment and provides preventive maintenance upkeep
• Observes and respond to guests’ needs to ensure a positive customer service experience and handles any guest complaint or issue respectfully and gracefully
• Maintains thorough knowledge of food, wine, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage menus
• Checks identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication of guests and/or handling intoxicated guests
• Prepares drinks properly and verifies correct pricing
• Assists servers in developing their bar knowledge (proper glassware, correct garnish, etc.).
• Possesses proficient knowledge of liquors, spirits, wine, and beer
• Prepares an extensive variety of different drinks
• Maintains professional knowledge on new and revised beverage recipes
• Cleans and sanitizes workplace according to company procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees and vendors
• Works as part of a collective team and upholds the standards of the organization at all times
• Dresses neatly and well-groomed in alignment with the company approved dress code
• Washes bar glassware
• Bartends in other venues as needed

Requirements

Qualifications:

• One year of experience in a high-volume operation
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to acquire bartender’s license within 30 days of employment
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Demonstrated cash handling skillsKnowledge of drink recipes and preparation of cocktails
• Ability to operate POS system to perform all necessary transactions, knowledge of Toast POS system preferred
• Ability to read menus to sight-impaired guests
• Ability to work service well and serve patrons in a timely manner
• Ability to hear guest orders amongst loud background noise
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours at a time and lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted
• This position requires frequent bending and stooping
• Must be available for weeknight and evening work
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or Federal laws
• Ability to provide proof of fully vaccinated status before first day of work