Bartender (26-27 Season)

About the role

Milwaukee Repertory Theater, a LORT theater located in the heart of Wisconsin’s largest metropolitan area, is seeking part-time Bartenders for the 2026/27 Season. This position is available for immediate hiring.

Responsibilities

• Mixes ingredients such as liquor, soda, etc. to prepare cocktails and other drinks according to established recipes
• Serves wine, beer, and food to guests in a timely and professional manner
• Collects payments (credit cards or cash) for items served following established accounting procedures for all transactions
• Monitors inventory of beverages to ensure adequate stock is maintained and properly rotated
• Maintains knowledge of bar equipment and provides preventive maintenance upkeep
• Observes and responds to guests’ needs to ensure a positive customer service experience and handles any guest complaint or issue respectfully and gracefully
• Maintains thorough knowledge of food, wine, alcohol, and non-alcoholic beverage menus
• Checks identification of customers to verify age requirements for purchase of alcohol
• Follows alcohol awareness procedures for preventing intoxication of guests and/or handling intoxicated guests
• Prepares drinks properly and verifies correct pricing
• Assists servers in developing their bar knowledge (proper glassware, correct garnish, etc.)
• Possesses proficient knowledge of liquors, spirits, wine, and beer
• Prepares an extensive variety of different drinks
• Maintains professional knowledge on new and revised beverage recipes
• Cleans and sanitizes workplace according to company procedures to ensure compliance with health regulations
• Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner
• Maintains a favorable working relationship with all other company employees and vendors
• Works as part of a collective team and upholds the standards of the organization at all times
• Dresses neatly and well-groomed in alignment with the company-approved dress code
• Washes bar glassware
• Bartends in other venues as needed

Requirements

• One year of experience in a high-volume operation
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to acquire bartender’s license within 30 days of employment
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Demonstrated cash handling skills
• Knowledge of drink recipes and preparation of cocktails
• Ability to operate POS system to perform all necessary transactions; knowledge of Toast POS system preferred
• Ability to read menus to sight-impaired guests
• Ability to work service well and serve patrons in a timely manner
• Ability to hear guest orders amongst loud background noise
• Ability to stand for up to 6 hours at a time and lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted
• Frequent bending and stooping required
• Must be available for weeknight and evening work
• Ability to pass a background check in accordance with state and/or Federal laws
• Ability to provide proof of fully vaccinated status before first day of work