Server/Bartender for Drunk Shakespeare CHI

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 28,000

Part time

6 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Tip sharing
Training provided

Job summary

Drunk Shakespeare Chicago is hiring for servers and bartenders to join our theatre-themed team. This is a part-time, evening-focused role in a lively venue, with shifts roughly 5:30pm–10pm on weekdays and 3:30pm–12am on weekends.

Candidates should have weekend and holiday availability; bartending or box office experience is a plus, but we train motivated individuals. All front-of-house staff share production and service duties, and tips are pooled to reward teamwork.

Qualifications

  • Weekend and holiday availability is required.
  • Experience in serving or bartending is a plus but training provided.
  • Theatre box office experience is a bonus.
  • Must be 21+.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with running box office / checking IDs.
  • Assist with set up and clean up.
  • Serving drinks to guests during the duration of the play.
  • Assist Bar Manager/Bartender with all aspects of bar maintenance and execution.
  • Stock bar area, prepare garnishes, light food prep.
  • Maintain theatre and bar area, running laundry, cleaning and stocking bathrooms.
  • Consolidate trash in the basement & move to sidewalk for twice weekly pick-up.

Skills

Bartending
Customer service
Weekend availability

Job description

SERVER/BARTENDERS WANTED for DRUNK SHAKESPEARE Chicago!

The hit comedy, DRUNK SHAKESPEARE, is hiring in Chicago! We are looking for savvy professionals to join our team of multi-talented support staff. We foster an incredibly fun environment in the style of a secret society & speakeasy. We strive to provide patrons with a unique and memorable experience, so service quality is a top priority. This is an opportunity to be part of an incredible Chicago experience.

Candidates must have weekend and holiday availability.

Weekday shifts will run approximately 5:30pm-10pm

Weekend shifts can vary, with staff working 4-7 hours between 3:30pm and 12am

This is a part-time position.

While we look for candidates with backgrounds in cocktail bartending and service; Theater box office experience is a bonus, but not required. We are willing to train smart, motivated people. All FOH staff share production and service responsibilities, splitting tips among bar and FOH. We value friendly, hardworking multi-taskers who place guest experience above all else.

Actively seeking employees who are eager to cross-train on Bar. Bartending experience is a plus.

All employees must be 21.

Working as a team, all employees will:

  • Assist with running box office / checking IDs
  • Assist with set up and clean up
  • Serving drinks to guests during the duration of the play.
  • Assist Bar Manager/Bartender with all aspects of bar maintenance and execution.
  • Stock bar area, prepare garnishes, light food prep.
  • Maintain theatre and bar area, running laundry, cleaning and stocking bathrooms.
  • Consolidate trash in the basement & move to sidewalk for twice weekly pick-up
  • Compensation: $12.36 /hr + Tip Share (tips usually add $15-$30/hour), $17.51/hr for admin tasks as they arise.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $17.51 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Shift:

Evening shift

Experience:

Serving: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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