Bartenders

Porchlight Music Theatre is looking for experienced, BASSET-certified bartenders for its live theatre performances at the Biograph Theatre. The bar will offer a limited menu focused on beer, wine, soft drinks, premixed signature cocktails, packaged snacks and swag.

Shifts are available for its upcoming runs of;

Little Shop of Horrors: Nov 4-Dec 13, 2026

Dead Outlaw: Feb 10-March 21, 2027

Shake It Away: The Ann Miller Story - April 3-25, 2027

Miscellaneous Events and possible extensions TBD

Shifts are generally 4-5 hours in length, except for 2-show days where shifts may be up to 9 hours. The number of staff per shift varies based on house count. Many shifts will be solo. Lead bartenders will also have some administrative hours. Typical single-show shifts are 6pm-10pm or 1:30pm-5:30pm.

Compensation: Lead bartenders $18.50/hr base pay plus tips. Non-leads $16.50/hr base pay plus tips.

• Bartender Duties:Daily setup, including premixing signature cocktails, preparing stock, and ensuring that everything is clean, ready, and attractive at doors opening.
  

• Efficient, responsible, friendly service to our theatre guests.
  

• Operation of Square terminal for ordering and payments.
  

• Proper closeouts of Square, as well as cash (if any).
  

• Keep the bar area tidy and well-presented throughout shifts.
  

• Take all bar garbage to dumpsters at the end of shift.
  

• Other duties as assigned.
  

Lead Bartender Additional Duties:

• Working with the Executive Director and snack/beverage partner to ensure stock levels are adequate, and to place/pickup/receive stock when it arrives.
  

• Scheduling of bartender shifts. It is intended that Lead Bartender work as many shifts as possible, supplemented by others as nec essary.
  

• Maintenance of Square POS
  

Requirements:

• BASSET certification
  

• At least one year experience in bartending (restaurant or event)
  

• Familiarity with Square POS an asset.
  

About Porchlight Music Theatre
Porchlight Music Theatre is the award-winning center for music theatre in Chicago. Dedicated to setting the stage for the future of the American musical, Porchlight celebrates the past, present, and future of this unique art form through live performance, youth education, and community outreach. As a leader in the Chicago arts community, we are committed to looking at the musical theatre canon through a modern lens, offering intimate and powerful theatrical experiences that inspire and connect our audiences.