The posting
The Organization
The Columbus Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is more than just a performing arts organization—it's a cornerstone of creativity, culture, and community in Central Ohio. At CAPA, we are committed to inspiring and transforming lives through the power of the performing arts. With a rich history and a dynamic vision for the future, we manage iconic theaters, host world-class performances, and foster a love of the arts in audiences of all ages.
The Opportunity
- Are you excited about ensuring a world-class entertainment experience for theatre patrons, employees, and volunteers?
Primary Function
The Bartender provides exemplary service to patrons during events, maintains stock and cleanliness of bars, and provides cash and cost control accountability through proper pour techniques.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintains guest service standards and procedures. Resolves guest complaints/issues or directs them to appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Understands alcohol management, including procedures for checking ID’s, and recognizing personal limits of guests.
- Maintains accurate and secure cash handling while verifying opening bank account, proceeds generated, and post-event closing bank account.
- Maintains stock of bars before, during and after events while communicating needs to the Food & Beverage Manager.
- Maintains cleanliness of bars and storage areas.
- Oversees concession volunteers while working in tandem.
- This job description is not designed to cover or contain an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and key performance objectives that are expected of the employee. These items may change, or new job-related items may be assigned from time to time.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Ability to do basic math quickly.
- Knowledgeable of applicable Ohio Liquor Laws.
- Ability to maintain certification in approved alcohol seller/server courses.
- Excellent fiscal responsibility.
- Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Credentials and Experience
- High School Diploma/GED Equivalent.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Experience in guest relations or hospitality.
- Base pay for this role is $11.00/hr. + tips
Special Requirements
- The majority of CAPA’s public events take place at night and on weekends. This position requires presence on-site during nights and weekends.
- Willingness to work at all 5 CAPA Theatres, the Columbus Commons, The McCoy Theatre and at Festival Latino in August.
The Columbus?Association for the Performing Arts (CAPA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CAPA does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, lactation status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other protected status.



