Front of House – Bartender The Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre exists to celebrate the widest spectrum of theatre art. Deeply rooted in the province of Manitoba, which gave it life and provides for its growth, Royal MTC aspires to both reflect and engage the community it serves. Canada’s oldest regional theatre, each season Royal MTC produces ten plays at two venues as well as the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, and an annual regional tour. RoyalMTC.ca

Reporting to the Front of House Manager, the Front of House – Bartender plays a critical role in ensuring an outstanding patron experience. Bartenders must be able to work a minimum of 60% of all seasonal MTC events. Note: This is an hourly seasonal position that typically starts in October and ends in June.

Responsibilities

· Serve a variety of standard beverages and pre-packaged food.

· Identify and address Front of House safety issues.

· Operate point of sale system.

· Maintain cleanliness and organization of workstations.

· Contribute to the cleaning and sanitizing of all Front of House areas and public areas; including washrooms.

Qualifications

· Smart Choices (formerly Serving it Safe) certification required or be willing to obtain certification prior to start date.

· Excellent customer service skills with an energetic and positive attitude.

· Self-motivated with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

· Excellent oral communication skills.

· Team-oriented with an authentic enthusiasm to be part of a vibrant theatre scene

· One year of serving experience as an asset.

· Experience with Clover point of sale systems is an asset.

Salary

$16.40/hour

Physical Working Conditions





Front of House responsibilities requires high mobility and the ability to carry up to 30 pounds and be able to climb stairs and move about the theatres and lobbies swiftly for extended periods of time.

Hours of Work

Schedules are primarily aligned with theatre production schedules which will require flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and some matinees.

Application Process

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter and resume to human resources at [email protected] by August 31, 2026. Resumes will be reviewed once the posting has closed. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Only applicants selected to interview will be contacted.

Have you worked with us before?

If you have previously been employed by, contracted with, or volunteered at Royal MTC, please let us know in your application. We love welcoming people back, and this helps our HR team make sure records are accurate and everything is set up properly.

As demonstrated by our Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism Commitment to Action, Royal MTC is on a deliberate and strategic path to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and to becoming an anti-racist organization. We desire to attract a workforce that reflects and shares these values. Recognizing the historic underrepresentation of Indigenous, Black, and People of Colour (IBPOC) in leadership positions, we will prioritize qualified individuals who self-identify as IBPOC.

Royal MTC is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with all applicants requesting accommodation at any stage. If you require accommodations or have any questions about this role, please email [email protected].

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Part time, Seasonal

Contract length: 8 months

Pay: $16.40 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Front of House - Bartender (Winnipeg)
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