Cabaret Bartender

Barrington Stage Company; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 22,041; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Evening shifts

On-site work

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company in Pittsfield, MA is seeking Bartenders to join our Cabaret team for a seasonal on-site role. You will pour wine, beer, pre-made cocktails, coffee and light snacks during 94-seat performances, and you’ll be part of a lively cabaret environment at 36 Linden Street.

The position runs May 30 to Sept 5, 2026, with shifts generally 6:30pm–10pm and a schedule that includes 4–18 hours per week. Compensation is $15 per hour plus tips, with on-site housing not provided.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills across different personalities and ages.
• Experience serving and comfort around alcohol.
• Experience handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Must be able to stand for at least 60 minutes and lift 30 lb.
• Reliable transportation to and from the venue.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and snacks to patrons before and after performances.
• Track and complete transactions in Square POS.
• Maintain movement of patrons and orders in the tight pre-show window.
• After performances, clean space, wash glassware, restock, and close out sales with supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience serving

Cash handling

Standing for 60 minutes

Lifting 30 lb

Reliable transportation

Tools

Square POS

Job description

Reports to: Artistic Producer and Seasonal Line Producer
Start Date: May 30, 2026
End Date: September 5, 2026
Working Location: On-Site
Department: Cabaret
Housing: Housing not available
Compensation: $15/hr plus tips
Schedule: varies, between 4 hours and 18 hours a week, evening

Position (see Below) ABOUT BARRINGTON STAGE COMPANY Barrington Stage

Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking Bartenders to join our Cabaret team in Pittsfield, MA. Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musics; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs.

BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented Groups To Apply.

JOB OVERVIEW

Bartenders provide quality and efficient service to our customers in our 94-seats cabaret space by responsible pouring wine, beer, pre-made cocktails, coffee and light snacks. The venue is a small performance with a bar inside the space (which means bartenders get to see every performance) located at 36 Linden Street in Downtown Pittsfield. This position is perfect for someone with a day job who loves interacting with people and live music and is looking for a fun way to make some Extra Money.

REQUIREMENTS

• Serve Drinks (alcoholic And Non-alcoholic) and snacks to our patrons before and after the cabaret performance.
• Track and complete transactions in our Point-of-Sale Square.
• Keep patrons and orders moving in the tight time-frame prior to the performance.
• After the performance, clean-up space, wash glassware, restock inventory, and close out the sales bank with the other bartender and supervisor.
• Ideal candidates would be available to work at least 15 of the 19 dates listed below.

SCHEDULE

In general shifts are from 6:30pm-10pm on each of the following days but those times can shift by half an hour depending on length and needs of the performance.

• Sunday, May 31
• Monday, June 1
• Monday, June 8
• Sunday, June 14
• Monday, June 15
• Tuesday, June 16
• Monday, July 6
• Sunday, July 12
• Monday, July 13
• Monday, July 20
• Monday, August 10
• Sunday, August 16
• Monday, August 17
• Sunday, August 30
• Monday, August 31
• Wednesday, Sept. 2
• Thursday, Sept. 3
• Friday, September 4
• Saturday, September 5

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal skills across different personalities and ages.
• Experience serving and comfort around alcohol.
• Experience handling cash and credit card transactions.
• Must be able to work from a standing position for at least 60 minutes and able to lift a 30 lb box from table height and transport at least 50 ft.
• A love for music, especially musical theatre and jazz, helpful.
• Reliable transportation to and from the venue.

*This job description is not comprehensive and is subject to change at any time