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. Interested applicants should apply promptly according to the directions below.
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:
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Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda etc. to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to established recipes
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Serves wine, beer and food to guests in a timely and professional manner
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Collects payments (credit cards or cash) for items served following established accounting procedures for all transactions
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Monitors inventory of beverages to ensure adequate stock is maintained and properly rotated
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Maintains knowledge of bar equipment and provides preventive maintenance upkeep
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Observes and respond to guests’ needs to ensure a positive customer service experience and handles any guest complaint or issue respectfully and gracefully
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Maintains thorough knowledge of food, wine, alcohol and non-alcoholic beverage menus
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Checks identification of customers in order to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
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Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication of guests and/or handling intoxicated guests
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Prepares drinks properly and verifies correct pricing
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Assists servers in developing their bar knowledge (proper glassware, correct garnish, etc.).
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Possesses proficient knowledge of liquors, spirits, wine, and beer
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Prepares an extensive variety of different drinks
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Maintains professional knowledge on new and revised beverage recipes
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Cleans and sanitizes workplace according to company procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations
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Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
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Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees and vendors
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Works as part of a collective team and upholds the standards of the organization at all times
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Dresses neatly and well-groomed in alignment with the company approved dress code
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Washes bar glassware
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Bartends in other venues as needed
Requirements:
Qualifications:
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One year of experience in a high-volume operation
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Must be 21 years of age or older
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Ability to acquire bartender’s license within 30 days of employment
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High school diploma (or GED)
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Demonstrated cash handling skills
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Knowledge of drink recipes and preparation of cocktails
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Ability to operate POS system to perform all necessary transactions, knowledge of Toast POS system preferred
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Ability to read menus to sight-impaired guests
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Ability to work service well and serve patrons in a timely manner
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Ability to hear guest orders amongst loud background noise
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Ability to stand for up to 6 hours at a time and lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted
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This position requires frequent bending and stooping
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Must be available for weeknight and evening work
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Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or Federal laws
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Ability to provide proof of fully vaccinated status before first day of work
