Bartender (Casual)

ORGANIZATION:
Vancouver East Cultural Centre (The Cultch)

DEADLINE:
Aug. 4, 2025

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION:
As Vancouver’s most diverse and innovative arts and cultural hub, The Cultch has created meaningful, impactful connections across communities for over 50 years.

As a presenting theatre, we curate unique, intimate, and diverse performances from Vancouver, Canada, and across the globe — offering dynamic contemporary programming in theatre, dance, music, circus, and visual arts.

We host vibrant gatherings and lively conversations around the issues, topics, and ideas that are presented in our shows.

We remove barriers to access by providing ASL interpretation performances and free tickets to those for whom cost is prohibitive.

We are connectors, facilitators, culture changers, and we are committed to providing the highest level of service and care we can offer.

We activate this work in our three theatres—the Historic, the Vancity Culture Lab, and the York—a gallery, and various multi-use spaces in the heart of East Vancouver, as well as our Cultch Online digital presentations that reach international audiences.

We welcome everyone who loves live performance into our spaces and invite them to make The Cultch their home.

WEBSITE:
http://thecultch.com/

JOB DESCRIPTION:
For over 50 years, The Cultch has presented unforgettable theatre, dance, and music, bringing world-class local, national, and international presentations to thousands of patrons each year.

The Cultch is also a great place to work. Our team members include people like you — enthusiastic, innovative, passionate, detail-oriented, and energetic, who have a love and knowledge of the contemporary performing arts in all forms and delight in sharing this passion.

The Cultch operates three theatres: the Historic Stage and Vancity Culture Lab at The Cultch on Venables Street and the York Theatre on Commercial Drive. We believe you'll find our high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and artistically rewarding. Join our team and share our vision of a future filled with the best that contemporary art has to offer.

Reporting to the Audience Services Manager and Front of House Supervisor (while on shift), the bartender provides excellent customer service at The Cultch & York bars.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of a casual Bartender include but are not limited to:

• Serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and concession food

• Opening, closing, and stocking the bar

• Handling cash and balancing

• Working with an online POS system

• Ability to handle large crowds in a small amount of time

• Ability to problem-solve

• An understanding of math, including calculating tax

• Maintaining bar and area cleanliness and upkeep

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required skills and qualifications include but are not limited to:

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills

• Well organized and efficient, on time, and reliable

• Ability to work calmly under pressure, handle unexpected situations, and be a team player

• Serving It Right certification

• Strong cash handling skills

• Experience in the hospitality industry

• Good computer skills

• Level 1 Occupational First Aid certification & Food Safe are assets

• Knowledge of social-profit arts and theatre is an asset

• Availability to work over the holiday season

HOW TO APPLY:
This is a casual position, and shifts vary from month to month. Most work hours will take place in the evening, including weekends. Preference is given to those available to work at least three evening shifts and at least one weekend shift a week.

If this sounds like you, please send your application and cover letter with your availability and references to hiring@thecultch.com with “Bartender” in the subject line.

The Cultch is committed to an accessible, safe, and inclusive environment. We respect, value, and celebrate the diverse experiences of each person and actively encourage everyone to consider joining our team. If you need assistance or have questions at any stage of the application process, please do not hesitate to reach out. Applications from equity-seeking groups are particularly encouraged. Accommodation will be provided throughout the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working at The Cultch, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

REMUNERATION:

$21.16 / hour plus 10% in lieu of health & benefits, 4.4% stat not worked, 4% vacation pay, less 2% union dues.

This job is a union position governed by the terms and conditions of the Front of House Collective Agreement between The Vancouver East Cultural Centre and IATSE Local 118.

Contact Name: Ry Strachan
Contact Email: hiring@thecultch.com