Theater Bartenders

New Haven Arts; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

TheaterWorks Hartford in Hartford, CT is seeking a part-time Bartender to work during evening and weekend performances and special events. You will join the front-of-house team, provide friendly service, take orders, ring up sales, and ensure compliance with liquor laws.

Ideal candidates have prior bartending experience, reliable transportation, and the ability to work quickly and independently with strong attention to detail and excellent customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Previous bartending experience.
• Reliable transportation.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work quickly and independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service at all times.
• Takes drink orders, ring-up sales on register and collect payment.
• Checks age identification to ensure legal age requirement is met.
• Prepares drinks – beer, wine, soft drinks, mixed drinks and specialty cocktails.
• Restock supplies at service counter for start of shifts.
• Move washables bar utensils and containers from service counter to backroom at end of shifts for washing.
• Refill backroom storage refrigerator so drinks chill in time for next shift.
• Setup and brake-down mobile bar for special events.
• Adhere to organization’s standards for serving alcoholic beverages.
• Comply with all state liquor laws.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Independence

Job description

# Theater BartendersTheaterWorks HartfordWho can applyArtistsDeadlineFriday, November 20, 2026 at 12:00 AM ESTScopeGreater Hartford, Greater New HavenTypeJob OpportunityDisciplineMakersAbout this opportunityTheaterWorks Hartford, a non-profit, professional theater, located in downtown Hartford, CT seeks a part-time Bartender to work during its evening and weekend theatrical productions, in additional to special events. The ideal candidate will be customer service oriented and able to work efficiently and independently, while being part of the front-of-house team.**Primary Responsibilities:*** Provide exceptional customer service at all times* Takes drink orders, ring-up sales on register and collect payment* Checks age identification to ensure legal age requirement is met* Prepares drinks – beer, wine, soft drinks, mixed drinks and specialty cocktails* Restock supplies at service counter for start of shifts* Move washables bar utensils and containers from service counter to backroom at end of shifts for washing* Refill backroom storage refrigerator so drinks chill in time for next shift* Setup and brake-down mobile bar for special events* Adhere to organization’s standards for serving alcoholic beverages* Comply with all state liquor laws**Other Requirements:*** Previous work experience as a bartender* Reliable transportation* Ability to work quickly, efficiently and independently* High attention to detail and great pride in your work* Strong customer service skills**Physical Requirements**:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Frequent in-person customer interaction • Prolonged periods of standing, stooping, and/or bending. • Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.Wage Rate: $17-$20 per hour, tip opportunities varyPlease email resume and references to the attention of Joshua Demers at [e-mail]. Email subject line should read “Bartender Search”. TheaterWorks Hartford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. BIPOC candidates strongly encouraged to apply.