Department/Team: Lobby & Events
Position Reports To: Lobby & Events Manager / Food & Beverage Lead
Work Location: In-Person (155 Mercer St)
FLSA Classification: Seasonal/Part Time/Hourly/Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $21.30 per hour plus tips
Application Deadline: Open until filled
ABOUT US
Founded in 1963 and recipient of the 1990 Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, Seattle Rep remains one of the country’s leading not-for-profit regional theaters. Bold stories, brilliant artists, and passionate audiences come together to shape each season at Seattle Rep, which includes everything from new play workshops to world premieres, celebrated classics, and recent Broadway hits. Over the decades, we’ve launched landmark productions, provided training opportunities to generations of youth and emerging theater practitioners, and built programs that expand access to theater for audiences of all ages from across our diverse community.
We are powered by a year-round staff of professionals who are passionate about making theater that matters, and we believe that their best work happens when everyone feels seen and valued. This culture is fully reflected in our:
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
ABOUT THE POSITION
SEATTLE REP is seeking quick-witted, flexible Theater Floor Staff to join the Lobby & Events Department. Acting as the face of Seattle Rep, our Theater Floor Staff contribute to front-of-house operations during performances, serve concessions and alcohol for shows, rentals, & events, and provide quality customer service to enhance the patron experience while upholding our equity practices.
This is a part-time position that works for the duration of the 2026-2027 Season, which begins in July 2026 and is scheduled to end approximately in early June 2027. Training for the new season will begin in June/July 2026.
Theater Floor Staff are flexible, energetic members of Seattle Rep who are dedicated to making our patrons’ experience match the quality of the art on stage. This position is primarily present during matinee and evening performances and operates the concessions stand, bartends, assist with accessibility accommodations and devices, and helps with the setup and breakdown of various lobby functions/special events.
Typical Duties Include:
Build and strengthen relationships between Patrons and Seattle Rep
- Represent the organization to our audiences while upholding our EDI values
- Provide high quality customer service to Seattle Rep patrons
- Respond to patron inquiries and requests for information during performances
- Ensure cleanliness and decorum of Seattle Rep lobby space and other patron-facing areas, setting up and breaking down events as needed
- Enforce safety and health standards set forth by local health guidelines, COVID Safety, and Seattle Rep leadership.
Financial transactions and cash handling
- Handle and manage financial transactions from Concessions and Coat Check using Square
- Contribute to the setup and break down of various point-of-sale terminals throughout the lobby
- Reconcile cash draws
Operate concessions and coat check
- Serve food and beverages at special in-house events and receptions
- Pour, mix, and serve both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
- Maintain cleanliness of concessions preparation areas and storage spaces
- Check patrons’ personal belongings at coat check
- Receive and deliver orders to seated patrons at lobby tables and in house
- Distribute accessibility devices, as requested
Actively participate in our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives
- Attend affinity groups and Employee Resource Groups, as desired
- Support efforts and initiatives that improve accessibility offerings
- Engage in trainings related to Anti-Racism, de-escalation, and Sensory Access
Minimum Qualifications:
- Commitment to cultivating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace via decisive action including consistently seeking out opportunities for self and community improvement in the areas of racial equity, accessibility, gender inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity.
- Availability to work a flexible and irregular schedule, primarily evening and weekend hours
- Genuine interest in theater and working with the public
- Passion for customer service that strengthens our overall lobby experience
- MAST Permit and Washington State Food Handler’s certification
- General knowledge of coffee, wine, beer, and cocktails
- Ability to stand and walk for up to four hours, as well as move furniture, stock, and boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.
- Commitment to learning more and engaging in racial equity and social justice practice
Desired Qualifications:
- One to two years customer service experience
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Strong diplomacy, interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and in written form
- Mixology, bartending, and/or serving/barista experience
Seattle Rep is excited about and actively working towards becoming a more diverse, anti-racist organization. We are interested in attracting, developing, and advancing the most talented individuals regardless of their race, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, disability status or any other dimension of diversity. We strongly encourage people of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and others from underrepresented groups to apply.
Every candidate brings something special to the table. If your experience and skills don't perfectly align with the job qualifications but you are excited about the role, feel your values align well with Seattle Rep, and are willing to strive for excellence in your work, please apply. We will train the right candidate.
TO BE CONSIDERED
- Submit a resume detailing related experience and education
- Submit a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position and illustrates why you want to work at Seattle Rep.
Workplace accessibility and accommodations can be discussed with HR once an offer of employment has been extended.
