Bartender

**ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION**

Drayton Entertainment is a registered, not-for-profit charitable organization and one of Canada's most successful professional theatre companies. We present the finest in live theatre for all ages at seven unique venues across Ontario: the Drayton Festival Theatre in Drayton, Huron Country Playhouse (Mainstage and South Huron Stage) in Grand Bend, King's Wharf Theatre in Penetanguishene, St. Jacobs Country Playhouse and Schoolhouse Theatre in St. Jacobs, and Hamilton Family Theatre Cambridge. In addition to our seven venues, we also operate a Youth Academy in Waterloo, Ontario.

**Reports to**:Facility Manager

**Function**: The Bartender manages the lobby areas for all theatre productions and events, including organizing the proper arrangement of product, equipment, space and supplies to meet the theatre’s needs for all functions.

**Duties and Responsibilities shall include but not be limited to**:

- Order, stock, and sell all concessions.
- Track sales, inventory, and purchases.
- Maintain accountability to the Facility Manager regarding inventory, sales, and incoming product.
- Balance cash and prepare bank deposit after each shift.
- Secure revenue after every performance and event.
- Track inventory accurately by performing daily physical inventory counts.
- Communicate any issues with the operation of all lounge equipment to the Facility Manager.
- Provide assistance to the Facility Manager and House Manager for receptions and events.
- Adhere to health and safety laws concerning the serving and handling of all products.
- Comply with all liquor laws as they pertain to the facility.
- Provide superior customer service, including knowledge of product, theatre programming, directions, and other common customer inquiries.
- Assist with Fire Safety Plan and Emergency Procedures.
- Enforce Drayton Entertainment policies and procedures including our Duty of Care.

**Required Skills**:

- The Bartender must have a demonstrated maturity in working with the public.
- Evening and weekend work is required, per theatre programming.
- Excellent customer service skills.

**Other qualifications include**:

- Emergency First Aid Training is an asset.
- Smart Serve Training & Certification required.

**Term**: Contract position from May 29 to September 3, 2023
- This position is based at the _**Huron Country Playhouse**_ _in _**Grand Bend, ON**_. Individuals required to work onsite must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination in accordance with Drayton Entertainment’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. Accommodations may be requested due to medical exemption._

Ellen Berwick
Director of Audience Services

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Schedule:

- Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Drayton Entertainment continues to adhere to its COVID-19 policies and procedures, including requiring employees to wear masks and provide proof of vaccination.

Application question(s):

- Individuals required to work onsite must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, unless medically exempt. Are you able to comply with this policy?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-05-15
Expected start date: 2023-05-29