Cabaret Bartender

Barrington Stage Co.; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Barrington Stage Company, an award‑winning theatre company, seeks Bartenders to join its Cabaret team in Pittsfield, MA. The role involves serving wine, beer, pre‑made cocktails, coffee and light snacks during 94-seat cabaret performances.

Shifts are evening and part‑time, with 6:30 pm–10 pm windows on a varying schedule. Housing is not provided, and compensation is $15/hr plus tips. All applicants should enjoy live music and customer interaction.

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 lift a 30 lb box.

Responsibilities

• Serve drinks and snacks before and after cabaret performances.
• Track and complete transactions in the Point-of-Sale system.
• Maintain flow of patrons and orders in a tight pre-show window.
• Clean up after performances and assist with closing duties.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Experience with alcohol service

Cash handling

Standing for 60 minutes

Reliable transportation

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 musical; 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

The Bartenders provide quality and efficient service to our customers in our 94‑seat 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 6:30 pm–10 pm on each of the following days but those times can shift by half an hour depending on length and needs of the performance.

Performances are currently scheduled on:

• 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 be 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.