The Ordway: The Ordway is the arts epicenter of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and one of the leading nonprofit performing arts centers in the country. Founded on the belief that performing arts should be wide-ranging and accessible to all, the Ordway is home to a variety of performances that encompass the finest in Broadway musicals, concerts, dance and vocal artists. Known as the most comfortable place to catch a show in Minnesota, the Ordway includes a magnificent 1,900-seat Music Theater, a state-of-the-art 1,100-seat Concert Hall and spacious lobbies. The Ordway aims to reflect the communities it serves and address barriers to ensure everyone can experience the power of the performing arts.

Position Purpose:

The Barista/Bartender is responsible for providing Ordway customer service, while maintaining and stocking bars, coffee, snack, and storage areas. If assigned, coat check duties include taking care of guests checked items and assisting with building questions when required.

Position Details:

• Posting Date: 10/14/24
• Closing Date: The Ordway is dedicated to building an equitable environment and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. This position will remain open until a diverse and qualified pool of candidates is identified. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Employee Type: Part-time, Nonexempt
• Pay: $15.57 per hour
• Department: Guest Services 
• Reports to: Director of Guest Services

Key Performance Areas:  

• Provide beverage and snack service to guests and clients with the highest level of customer service to ensure the Ordway experience.
• Ensure that all state and federal laws are followed when serving alcohol or food.
• Perform pre- show and post- show set-up, clean up, and inventory.
• Clean work area, stock storage areas, and reconcile cash boxes after each shift.
• Provide coat check service to guests with the highest level of customer service to ensure the Ordway experience.
• Follow established coat check procedure, maintain numerical order of coats, and return correct coat at the end of the performance.
• Assist guests with directions or information as needed.
• Reconcile cash box at end of each shift.
• The Ordway is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and inclusive excellence of the organization through their communication skills.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to frequently lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
• Successful candidates must be committed to working with diverse community populations.
• Ability to quickly and easily move around and maintain body equilibrium.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, including excellent oral and written communication skills and professional maturity.
• Proficiency in the use of POS systems and standard cash management.
• Exceptional customer service required.
• Previous bartending experience is preferred.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to serve alcohol.
• The ability to work evenings and weekends is required.

The Ordway requires all employees to adhere to the COVID safety standards set by the artists and tours that perform on our stages. This means that at times Ordway employees may be required to wear masks, to take COVID tests, and possibly, to provide proof of COVID vaccination. The Ordway is an equal opportunity employer and will consider requests for reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants based on disability or sincerely-held religious beliefs.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, visit Ordway.org/employment.

Ordway is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, age, local human rights commission activity, national origin, and veteran, or disability status.  The Ordway Theater and administrative office are wheelchair accessible and service animals are welcomed. All applicants who have questions or needs regarding access accommodations or interpreting assistance for job interviews are encouraged to reach out to Human Resources.   

We know there are great candidates who may not fit into the criteria we’ve outlined here, or who have important skills we haven’t listed. If that’s you, please don’t hesitate to apply anyway and tell us about yourself.